Lucky Tan argues for the need for anonymity in the social media
http://singaporemind.blogspot.sg/2012/09/reasons-for-anonymity-on-internet-among.html
I take a middle ground. Each person should be registered, but is allowed to use a pen nam
http://singaporemind.blogspot.sg/2012/09/reasons-for-anonymity-on-internet-among.html
I take a middle ground. Each person should be registered, but is allowed to use a pen nam
e. By being registered with a real identity, he has to act honestly and responsibly. He cannot defame, insult or tell lies. He can be traced.
Andrew Loh writes with his personal name. Mr. Brown uses a pen name, but his identity is known. My identity is known. We know Lucky Tan by his pen name, and he writes responsibly.
I disagree with the threat of defamation action taken against Alex Au and against Richard Wan (which I consider to be "bullying") and against the university lecturer that was bankrupted. But, I also disagree with the extremely bad behavior of many people who writes irresponsibly under the protection of anonymity.
Andrew Loh writes with his personal name. Mr. Brown uses a pen name, but his identity is known. My identity is known. We know Lucky Tan by his pen name, and he writes responsibly.
I disagree with the threat of defamation action taken against Alex Au and against Richard Wan (which I consider to be "bullying") and against the university lecturer that was bankrupted. But, I also disagree with the extremely bad behavior of many people who writes irresponsibly under the protection of anonymity.
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