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It’s time to disallow anonymity on social media
Posted on 9/11/25 at 10:32 am
Posted on 9/11/25 at 10:32 am
The biggest problem with social media today can be summed up by what Mike Tyson said years ago…..
“Social media made y’all way too comfortable with disrespecting people and not getting punched in the face for it.”
Anonymity online has created a culture where people feel free to spread divisive language, troll “just for laughs,” and stir up chaos without consequence. It has gone far beyond harmless fun and is now affecting society on a global scale.
I do not see how civil rights are being violated by removing anonymity. Free speech does not mean freedom from accountability. If anything, accountability must be the priority now.
For example, take this board. There are people here that make accounts only to troll and sow division, derail conversations, and add nothing of value.
It’s a start. People will lose jobs. People will have something to lose by talking bullshite online. Something needs to change and by getting rid of anonymity is a start.
“Social media made y’all way too comfortable with disrespecting people and not getting punched in the face for it.”
Anonymity online has created a culture where people feel free to spread divisive language, troll “just for laughs,” and stir up chaos without consequence. It has gone far beyond harmless fun and is now affecting society on a global scale.
I do not see how civil rights are being violated by removing anonymity. Free speech does not mean freedom from accountability. If anything, accountability must be the priority now.
For example, take this board. There are people here that make accounts only to troll and sow division, derail conversations, and add nothing of value.
It’s a start. People will lose jobs. People will have something to lose by talking bullshite online. Something needs to change and by getting rid of anonymity is a start.
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Posted on 9/11/25 at 10:34 am to Prominentwon
I work in IT and I said nearly 10 years ago the time will come where we will have our online identity tied to our real identity and got scoffed at.
Like it or not, agree or disagree it will inevitably happen.
Like it or not, agree or disagree it will inevitably happen.
Posted on 9/11/25 at 10:35 am to Prominentwon
I disagree.
Too much risk of personal violence. One side is deranged and I don't want to be hunted because I dare say I don't want men in my bathroom.
Too much risk of personal violence. One side is deranged and I don't want to be hunted because I dare say I don't want men in my bathroom.
Posted on 9/11/25 at 10:36 am to Prominentwon
I don’t know if there’s a reasonable way to do that without infringing on basically every right we have, but I do agree that online anonymity is largely to blame for our current situation. They used masks to do the same irl.
Posted on 9/11/25 at 10:36 am to Prominentwon
TD would have less than 10 users if it wasn’t anonymous.
Posted on 9/11/25 at 10:37 am to Prominentwon
There's a LOT of people on FB outing themselves as pieces of shite in their posts and comments on Charlie Kirk related posts from news outlets. And they're posting / commenting from FB accounts with their real names and that have their city and place of employment listed on their profiles.
Going to be a lot of people spewing nonsense yesterday that become unemployed today.
Going to be a lot of people spewing nonsense yesterday that become unemployed today.
Posted on 9/11/25 at 10:37 am to Prominentwon
BS. I see too many who are more than happy to put their names next to their nuttiness or hate.
Posted on 9/11/25 at 10:37 am to Prominentwon
Imagine there being no anonymity June 2015-November 2016.
Or during all of COVID lockdowns, mandates, and employer-forced vaccines.
As good as it sounds to you right now, remember that the Dems would use it to stamp out all opposing viewpoints and thoughts.
Or during all of COVID lockdowns, mandates, and employer-forced vaccines.
As good as it sounds to you right now, remember that the Dems would use it to stamp out all opposing viewpoints and thoughts.
Posted on 9/11/25 at 10:37 am to Prominentwon
You start. Whats your name and address?
Posted on 9/11/25 at 10:38 am to Arkaea79
This is a terrible fricking idea ...
That's enough internet for you today.
That's enough internet for you today.
Posted on 9/11/25 at 10:39 am to SallysHuman
quote:
I disagree.
Too much risk of personal violence.
You should have to at least verify that you're a real person and disclose your country of residence.
Posted on 9/11/25 at 10:39 am to AmishSamurai
I never said I agree with it. Learn to read.
I said its coming whether you like it or not
I said its coming whether you like it or not
Posted on 9/11/25 at 10:39 am to cornerstore
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I don’t know if there’s a reasonable way to do that without infringing on basically every right we have
No one is forcing anyone to participate in social media
Posted on 9/11/25 at 10:40 am to SallysHuman
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Too much risk of personal violence.
That’s the tone of the post.
Accountability is 1000% needed for what we’ve become as a society and social media is mostly to blame.
Posted on 9/11/25 at 10:40 am to Prominentwon
quote:
I do not see how civil rights are being violated by removing anonymity.
Sure thing, you first.
Posted on 9/11/25 at 10:40 am to Powerman
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and disclose your country of residence.
Unless you're using a VPN ... this happens via IP ...
Come on, Powerbottom, go read up on how the internet works ...
Posted on 9/11/25 at 10:41 am to WoodCrafter
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Sure thing, you first.
Anyone that has a FB profile has their real first and last name (or at least the vast majority of people) and there is no question about who they are if you scour their social network.
X is a different animal but I have my first and last name there. (Don't post much on there though)
Posted on 9/11/25 at 10:41 am to SallysHuman
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Too much risk of personal violence.
It’s time to consider that people used to keep their inflammatory thoughts to themselves, because they realized there could be consequences
Posted on 9/11/25 at 10:41 am to Wee Ice Mon
quote:Yeah, but we'd find out WilliamTaylor21 is 17, living in his mothers basement... so there's that.
TD would have less than 10 users if it wasn’t anonymous.
Posted on 9/11/25 at 10:42 am to Arkaea79
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I never said I agree with it. Learn to read.
I said its coming whether you like it or not
Re-read your title ...
Here's how you re-write that title without the advocacy ...
"You just know that {x} is going to say (which is fricking nuts) ...{insert your title}"
This post was edited on 9/11/25 at 10:43 am
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