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Proof on whether anonymity encourages abuse
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The perception that because a real identity is known (and associations) that should protect the poster from criticism. Threats of legal action were not uncommon.
I'd find it hard to judge if anonymity encourages abuse, I suspect that overall not but for a small number of people possibly so. I've seen some vicious posters with pseudo-names and some posting under easily identifiable names.
I suspect that the consequences for standing by posted views in public would vary significantly from person to person. I don't want a potential manager being able to do a simple search and decide that they'd rather give the job to another candidate who's views align more closely with their own. I don't think I can legally discuss my own experiences in family law issues in a public space under a real name as that would then identify third parties.
I will happily express the same views in a private setting but in that situation I've got a far better idea who is listening, the trust factor is far higher. On line I've got no idea who is reading, what use some would be willing to make of what's said.
R0bert