Huffington: Trolls Uglier Than Ever, So We're Cutting Off Anonymous Commenting 582
v3rgEz writes "The days of anonymous commenting on The Huffington Post are numbered. Founder Arianna Huffington said in a question-and-answer session with reporters in Boston Wednesday that the online news site plans to require users to comment on stories under their real names, beginning next month. 'Freedom of expression is given to people who stand up for what they’re saying and not hiding behind anonymity,' Huffington said."
Awesome (Score:5, Funny)
Yes, i am aware of the irony... but nevertheless I have always been in favor of this.
Re:Awesome (Score:1, Funny)
Yeah, I suck and should be exposed for the good of all!
Re:If you are afraid to be known for your comments (Score:5, Funny)
Identify yourself or be laughed at and ridiculed.
I agree completely!
AC
I call Bullshit and offer this bet. (Score:4, Funny)
Re:If you are afraid to be known for your comments (Score:5, Funny)
You are assuming everyone who is reading your comments is equally reasonable.
YOU ARE WRONG AND I WILL MURDER YOUR FAMILY!!!!
Trolls uglier than ever... (Score:5, Funny)
Well she's not exactly getting any more beautiful herself either..
Re:Does this mean no more trolling homeopathic cra (Score:5, Funny)
What is the condition where a person thinks a word has a different meaning because it sounds like something totally unrelated?
Ignorance. It's a fairly common affliction.
Re:Does this mean no more trolling homeopathic cra (Score:5, Funny)
Those homeosexuals can quit exchanging their extremely diluted bodily fluids and get back in the closet
Re:Does this mean no more trolling homeopathic cra (Score:4, Funny)
What is the condition where a person thinks a word has a different meaning because it sounds like something totally unrelated?
Homonymic?
Why did you have to bring gay people into this, you insensitive clod?!?
Re:Awesome (Score:5, Funny)
You should have seen the funny look the judge gave me when I legally changed my name to 'HornWumpus'.
Re:Unlikely. (Score:4, Funny)
I've been posting here under this name for the last 10,000 years and I see no reason to stop now.
Re:Awesome (Score:1, Funny)
Mod -1 "Disagree"
Re:Awesome (Score:3, Funny)
it seems you can actually ban all your readers, if you try hard enough!
No, moderation can get rid of 90% of your readers. To remove the final 10% you really need a pay-wall
Re:Or down moderation (Score:5, Funny)
Riiiight, I'm sure everyone's going to stop being sarcastic on the internet.