The purely democratic view might be to let the majority choose whatever regulations they see fit for online discourse, our diets or our clothes. Tyranny of the

The purely democratic view might be to let the majority choose whatever regulations they see fit for online discourse, our diets or our clothes. Tyranny of the majority, etc. Democracy isn't a value unto itself in my view. I would describe it as a method. Those who object to the premises of democracy in favor of individual agency would also object to bans of online anonymity. But as you say, if you already disagree with the ban, you're more likely to to let it slide.