Would you prefer if everyone on is it normal was anonymous?

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Or maybe optional like users get anonymous option for comments like the story creator.

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  • kingofcarrotflowers
    8 years ago | pl

    No I think it would fuck with the sense of community

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  • DolphinAngel
    8 years ago | pl

    I personally would not like it at all. It's that way on many websites and it's just annoying seeing everyone as "Anonymous". Also, people would abuse this and insult other people even more.

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  • Cliche1234
    8 years ago | pl

    I'm sure this will turn into something like Omegle where everyone is an anonymous. ASL will happen like mad. So annoying.

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  • Arm0se
    8 years ago | pl

    That would cause a lot of issues.

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  • astoriaboy
    8 years ago | pl

    The site is already set up this way because making a new account is so easy, if someone wants to respond but doesn't want people to know they think that way, they just make a separate account to say it.

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  • Cuntsiclestick
    8 years ago | pl

    Most of the users here don't use their real name or use photos of themselves, so technically it is anonymous. If a person is that worried about the negative opinions of online people they will never meet, they need to either grow some tougher skin or just make an alt account.

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    • VirgilManly
      8 years ago | pl

      Are you trying to tell me that Cuntsiclestick isn't you're real name?

      It sounds sorta German -
      Greta Von Cuntsiclestick, purveyor of fine viener schnitzel and kraut.

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    • [Old Memory]
      8 years ago | pl

      Meh, I was thinking thatg but it's not really the same as being anonymous from others online if that makes sense?

      I mean, sure, you're anonymous about your personal information but your online account isn't anonymous to others online. :)

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    • Cliche1234
      8 years ago | pl

      I..agree.

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  • green_boogers
    8 years ago | pl

    No way. Names a basic pre-condition for social interaction. Anyway, my name reminds me that I need to blow my nose more often.

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    • Vile
      8 years ago | pl

      "Names a basic pre-condition for social interaction" You make a good point. So when we down vote someone's comment lowering their Karma we are making them create an alternate account they rotate to continue commenting thereby making them outcasts... Still there but with no official name fragmenting them so they cannot be identified.

      That's my form of anonymity

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      • green_boogers
        8 years ago | pl

        It's also a form of whack-a-mole.

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        • Vile
          8 years ago | pl

          The key to rotation is switching before you run out of karma so when the acc is switched back you get to respond without delay.

          People wack themselves off. lolz

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  • Freedom_
    8 years ago | pl

    I wanted to have that option when I first joined but I think it's good to have some motivation to express one's weirdness/true self even as a recognized user. Besides, if you really want to comment anonymously, you can always make an alt. Just call it 'AnonymousCommenter'

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  • NathanScot
    8 years ago | pl

    Yes...that way i can say what i realy want ; )

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      8 years ago | pl

      Why dont you say what you want? No one knows your name or address

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      • [Old Memory]
        8 years ago | pl

        Maybe because he used his real name.

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  • Secretstar
    8 years ago | pl

    No one would know who you are, you wouldn't know who they are :3

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  • galen
    8 years ago | pl

    Lately every time I comment at IIN, a few days later the mailman delivers snarky cards and snail mail letters to me from IIN members. And I never even gave out my mailing address online!

    I wish I could be anonymous here, but I've resigned myself to it as the price I pay for participating at IIN.

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  • Short4Words
    8 years ago | pl

    I don't think it would mess with anything at all. Every user has the option to showcase themself or not. Celebritism and community would still be alive and well, and maybe some users would be even more honest because after all this IS a community, and no one wants to be outed as a weirdo. God, what a shame.

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