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Originally Posted by esquire
I don't really zealously guard my identity but I kind of like having at least some cloak of anonymity, as flimsy as it may be.
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Originally Posted by Daveography
I don't exactly make an effort to hide my real identity, it's pretty easy to find.
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I think the idea that we're all not that anonymous in the end is something that helps keep the forum civil.
It's easier to be an inflammatory douchebag when you know you're absolutely impossible to track.
On the other hand, if your identity on a forum like SSP is nearly public, you are unlikely to say things that you wouldn't be comfortable saying in person.
I was just reflecting about that when Travis called me out yesterday for being unreasonable. The idea that I might easily be identified by anyone inclined to do just that makes me want to make sure that I always think twice before posting something. That's why I'm always so reasonable as a SSPer
