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 (DIR) Post #B7PtYBxwylzNyzNe2C by artemis@dice.camp
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       "People should have to use their real name/identity online."Cool, cool, so if I wanted to write about my childhood trauma, I would effectively have to "name & shame" my parents & siblings?Among many things that would do, it would make it impossible to be honest about abuse & trauma without also angering people you know or hurting people you love.It's almost like certain people would really love it if we just shut up about abuse & oppression. Almost...
       
 (DIR) Post #B7PtYCY6oKudn8IWOW by artemis@dice.camp
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       Even with my sister whom I have described as my biggest opp, I don't have any desire to actually expose her publicly. It would do no one any good, but if I were clearly identified, it would be trivial for someone to find out who she is.I want to work out my shit, & I want to talk about healing from trauma. I do not want to wage war on my family.Set aside the potential for doxxing, stalking & harassment, & you still are left with a multitude of giant problems with this type of bullshit.
       
 (DIR) Post #B7PtYCzPAqkN9n4JwO by artemis@dice.camp
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       The only possible purpose of forcing people to be identifiable in that manner is to control what people can talk about & impose consequences on those who would push the boundaries.Potential consequences of expressing yourself online include but are definitely not limited to: being hunted down by the government for your political expression, getting fired by your employer, destroying personal relationships, etc.