5/17/22

Here’s an Idea – No More Anonymity

I play a game on-line with people from all over the world. Each of us has the name we used on our credit card used to pay for the game prominently displayed for all to see. We can converse with each other and call each other by the name displayed. This doesn’t prevent negative communications (most likely for some perceived or real action) but it does allow anyone pursuing a reprimand from the administrators a specific person to address. No hiding behind some nom de plume.

The advent of anonymity has brought out the worst in some people. Without accountability, bullies and outright nasty people think they can spew whatever vitriol they please with no repercussion. Those that find this hiding advantageous are weak and cowardly and use their façade to feel powerful. Few have the guts to say out loud with attribution what they are saying from the basements of their homes.

What to do? I suggest…..

In order to have a Twitter account, you must sign on with a valid email and credit card. This will (may?) eliminate bots and other technological falsehoods. It will allow Twitter administrators to target those who do in fact do things that Twitter defines as “against their rules”. Twitter can do whatever it wants as a private concern. I have no problem with that. Cancel, remove, etc. just let everyone know what the rules are at the outset and then enforce them equally.

Same goes for Facebook and the other social media platforms.

After anonymity is removed from social media, next up is campaign contributions!!!