Including an explicit checkbox to post/comment anonymously could be useful. This would empower users who would otherwise feel uncomfortable expressing themselves (whistleblowers, users who fear social reprisal, etc).
However, it’s arguable that this proposal would reduce users’ sense of ownership of their words, and/or disincentivize users from associating their true identities with their stated beliefs.
Including an explicit checkbox to post/comment anonymously could be useful. This would empower users who would otherwise feel uncomfortable expressing themselves (whistleblowers, users who fear social reprisal, etc).
However, it’s arguable that this proposal would reduce users’ sense of ownership of their words, and/or disincentivize users from associating their true identities with their stated beliefs.