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Names do not matter, only thoughts are important. I wish HN would randomly create and rotate usernames making sure nobody has the same username twice (at least

by haydios 17y ago

Names do not matter, only thoughts are important. I wish HN would randomly create and rotate usernames making sure nobody has the same username twice (at least not across multiple posts). "anonymous772", "registered9873" is better than "JacobAldridge".

JacobAldridge 17y ago
"Names do not matter, only thoughts are important." There's a fine line between an appeal to authority and wanting some credibility. Just because I'm an expert on xyz doesn't mean my thoughts are more important, but in a discussion about different thoughts credibility and experience (via a name) do matter. As for rotating usernames, I disagree, though I would support a feature that allowed that by choice. I choose to use my full name for the very reason that, where relevant, people can review my credibility. Consistent usernames also encourage discussion and help thwart trolling. Jumping into a class action run by someone wanting to remain anonymous runs a red flag for me.
- apple_lawsuit 17y ago
  Jumping into a class action run by someone wanting to remain anonymous runs a red flag for me. What do you think could be the danger/problem? Perhaps I should repost with my normal account?
  - JacobAldridge 17y ago
    I appreciate your response and your concerns, and it's also worth noting that I'm not an iPhone developer so my view may not be representative of the group you're trying to target. My observation, from having been involved in and observed class action cases in the past, is that the named individuals who represent the class need to be prepared to fight on behalf of everyone. They are taking greater risks by standing up the front, and the joining, support, and enthusiasm of the rest of the class is dependent on the class being able to trust them to do that leading. If you're concerned at this early stage about shielding your identity, then could I (hypothetically) trust you to fight the good fight on my behalf? I guess the danger / problem is that by posting anonymously you will get fewer, and less-genuine responses from those you seek to help. If your gmail account runneth over, you can consider me wrong.
    - apple_lawsuit 17y ago
      That makes sense. At this point, all I want to do is collect stories, to determine if there is widespread evidence of abuse, so it seemed like people would understand a wish to remain temporarily anonymous. That said, my gmail account doth not run over, tho it may be that I just picked a bad day to post this to HN.

by haydios 17y ago

JacobAldridge 17y ago

"Names do not matter, only thoughts are important." There's a fine line between an appeal to authority and wanting some credibility. Just because I'm an expert on xyz doesn't mean my thoughts are more important, but in a discussion about different thoughts credibility and experience (via a name) do matter. As for rotating usernames, I disagree, though I would support a feature that allowed that by choice. I choose to use my full name for the very reason that, where relevant, people can review my credibility. Consistent usernames also encourage discussion and help thwart trolling. Jumping into a class action run by someone wanting to remain anonymous runs a red flag for me.

apple_lawsuit 17y ago
Jumping into a class action run by someone wanting to remain anonymous runs a red flag for me. What do you think could be the danger/problem? Perhaps I should repost with my normal account?
- JacobAldridge 17y ago
  I appreciate your response and your concerns, and it's also worth noting that I'm not an iPhone developer so my view may not be representative of the group you're trying to target. My observation, from having been involved in and observed class action cases in the past, is that the named individuals who represent the class need to be prepared to fight on behalf of everyone. They are taking greater risks by standing up the front, and the joining, support, and enthusiasm of the rest of the class is dependent on the class being able to trust them to do that leading. If you're concerned at this early stage about shielding your identity, then could I (hypothetically) trust you to fight the good fight on my behalf? I guess the danger / problem is that by posting anonymously you will get fewer, and less-genuine responses from those you seek to help. If your gmail account runneth over, you can consider me wrong.
  - apple_lawsuit 17y ago
    That makes sense. At this point, all I want to do is collect stories, to determine if there is widespread evidence of abuse, so it seemed like people would understand a wish to remain temporarily anonymous. That said, my gmail account doth not run over, tho it may be that I just picked a bad day to post this to HN.