So I just went to a meeting where I had to fill out a survey. And I'm not gonna lie, I said some pretty harsh things answering the questions about the program. At the top of the paper it said "Name: (optional)" which made me think of this anonymous section we're in right now.
I was really considering not putting my name there because of my harsh words, but then I thought that I would own up to my words and wrote my name on it. Even though they may have not been the nicest answers, it was what I truly believed in. I'm not afraid of getting called out by the teacher for my answers because I what I said was honest and true.
With anonymity comes great responsibility, but with credit comes even greater responsibility. As writers and the growing future of America, we should not have to be afraid to say what's on our minds to the point where we need to be anonymous. Trolls should stop offensive commenting because everyone has the right to share in a constructive conversation without hiding their identity.
That is very true. I agree that people shouldn't have to hide their identities just to speak their minds. It's honestly sad how people can be afraid to own up for what they have to say.
ReplyDeleteYou've brought up a good, strong point. I always thought anonymity allowed people to state their opinions without fear of backlash. But maybe adding their name is what would force the most to own up to their words and ideals. Maybe anonymity only supports reckless behavior because there is no punishment provided for it.
ReplyDeleteI see what you mean about anonymity and how it supports reckless behavior, but it not only helps the trolls that use its power that way. It really does help those that struggle to step out of their comfort zone and outside the box to share their ideas. People like this are so afraid of speaking out that they would rather stay quiet than have others read their work. This in my opinion could and would be limiting us from possible eye-opening and incredible ideas and point of views, that come from people that are really shy and afraid to open up. I guess I just see it from the good side of anonymity, but a lot of people seem to use it more for bad than for good.
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