Anonymity online

[MrSwerve]

What are peoples thoughts on this? Part of me thinks, if we all had an 'online ID' where we had to post with our real identity - where we could be found by the authorities, many problems, such as online racism, would mostly be stamped out immediately. What are the downsides - not being able to say what you really think, whistleblowing...is that something that is worth losing for the greater good?

 

[Smurph]

I think the most simplistic solution would be for the social media platforms such as X, Facebook and Instagram to be held more accountable for what they allow to happen on their platforms.

 

[MrSwerve]

I think the most simplistic solution would be for the social media platforms such as X, Facebook and Instagram to be held more accountable for what they allow to happen on their platforms.

I don't disagree Smurph, I just think that with the amount of people using these platforms, there are always going to be people posting things that get through the net. If people had to own what they say, just like in real life, then there would be a lot of change to online hatred.

 

[Smurph]

I don't disagree Smurph, I just think that with the amount of people using these platforms, there are always going to be people posting things that get through the net. If people had to own what they say, just like in real life, then there would be a lot of change to online hatred.

X has been an issue for years, they have no interest in controlling the filth that is allowed to be spread on there.

I'm sure if the punishments for the owners such as Musk and Zuckerberg were more severe they would have more of an interest in moderating their platforms.

At the moment it is a free for all.

I agree it's far too easy to hide behind a username.

 

[MrSwerve]

I agree it's far too easy to hide behind a username.

100% Smurph.

You absolute bastard.

 

[Smurph]

100% Smurph.

You absolute bastard.

F**K *FF, you Cu**