Looks like the article is off the main page, but there are probably more comments on this than any other story.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-tv/j ... 07521.html
If I understand it correctly, and it has been acknowledged as a confusing announcement between the ME and CTO, HuffPo will disable anonymous posting soon.
As they say in Internet Land, discuss.
Keeping it anonymous
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Re: Keeping it anonymous
For all intents and purposes, it's still anonymous in the sense that I could be "Mickey Mouse", though I have a verified account with the site. It's the same as here (as opposed to the AB where anyone could drive-by post with a different name each time).
I've been subpoenaed (sp?) in the US for a comment I made on a news story about a criminal case. Everyone who commented was, as it turns out. I ignored it, but still. Things you post can have consequences.
I've been subpoenaed (sp?) in the US for a comment I made on a news story about a criminal case. Everyone who commented was, as it turns out. I ignored it, but still. Things you post can have consequences.
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Re: Keeping it anonymous
Yes the system can be easily gamed, though I doubt many would want to bother. I would either not post or would post different things on different forums if I had to.
What exactly is a Verified Account, and why would you choose one over an anonymous one?
Plus I question the anonymity of anonymous accounts, though I don't know enough to be sure outside of say MAC addresses.
What exactly is a Verified Account, and why would you choose one over an anonymous one?
Plus I question the anonymity of anonymous accounts, though I don't know enough to be sure outside of say MAC addresses.
I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book. Groucho Marx