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Online anonymity

Facebook and Google + recently reignited the online identity debate by saying they want Internet anonymity abolished … Their argument: if web users have to sign in using their real names then there will be an improvement in the quality and tone of online commentary and discussion.

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By Electron Libre

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anonimity

by Anonyme - 17/11/2011 - 22:31

Personally I'm shoulder to shoulder with Google and Facebook.

I can readily stand behind ANYTHING I write, I have no fears of reactive response, I am quite prepared to face up to anyone, be they religious, political or otherwise.

I have the right to say my piece, and if that upsets individuals, corporations, or the government.... then tough!

I do not challenge all to be as open, but just as I demand the right to comment on any subject under the sun, or moon for that matter, over my own legal name, I also respect the right of others to be anonymous if they feel that is the way they should submit their comments.

May I sign off with my own name now....J Morgan

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