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I don't see the issue with using the username hiding feature when posting politically charged content. Why do you think it's an issue?
Because it gives people an excuse to act like a jerk. If you are going to be a jerk, you should own it, instead of hiding behind a wall.
I like that we get to see what people are honestly thinking. It helps me keep in mind that those people who disagree with me do exist. They are my neighbors, co-workers, bosses and in-laws.
Lmao, you really made this post after you got into an argument with that prospect. But yeah, I agree with you. WSO is already anonymous, they act like someone’s going to dox them.
One of the greatest values of WSO is the insights provided about a firm/division by people using their account. If you get rid of anonymous posting entirely it is definitely possible to start backtracking and doxx identities based on that firm/division/college info. Most of cancel culture is not the few people that make it to Fox/CNN. It’s localized “headhunters” (teens with 0 life) who actively search social media looking to cancel people in their region.
Ok Prospect.
Don’t be scared homie.
I don’t really care either way lol. Post any way what you feel comfortable posting. I see your point, but the chance of getting cancelled is slim to none for normal people like us.
There is a pretty simple fix to your issue: don't give out your personal information.
What is a prospect? Does that mean you are in college or doing an internship?
Ok, so you're offended by political views that get heated and disagree with your sensibilities... Get over it? You don't have to participate in a conversation you don't agree with, instead go give some constructive advice in one of the topic forums if you're so drained by the off topic section. At the end of the day the feature increases engagement and, albeit with some shit-throwing fests, results in some meaningful debate arising from it. Shit is going to get political, it's literally the US presidential election in 2 months which is arguably the most significant recurring political event in the world.
Classic "this is annoying and I disagree with it so it shouldn't be allowed." WSO isn't your "safe space." When you see just how overly censored every other social media space is, I think most people here appreciate having the option to vent or express an opinion they might not want associated with their main account.
Says the anonymous poster...
But yeah OP is likely pissed off and ranting. I've gotten into arguments with him, every time he's logically cornered (because he can't possibly defend his position), he makes excuses about "How people aren't gonna spend time reading long posts because they have jobs", when he literally just spent hours arguing with me.
In all seriousness, OP has a point though. You're already using a pseudonym to begin with. What's to worry about? Anonymous posting on Off Topic forum's gotta go. We need accountability back into discussions.
I mean, I chose to post anonymously in the hope it triggers OP just a bit extra because I'm an admittedly shameless antagonist with nothing better to do on a Saturday night than sit back, watch the new season of The Boys on Amazon, and converse with finance professionals on the internet. Personally I love when people have long thought out posts and replies, your Enlightenment 2.0 for example. Better than any of the swill I find on FB or Twitter that's for sure.
I mean, if everything is anonymous then what's the point of accountability? Your argument that we're using pseudonyms already doesn't mean much. Again I bring this back to at the end of the day we're on a form of social media that's focused on driving traffic. The quality of content I've seen in all the topic forums has been growing at a significant rate, and there have been some fantastically detailed anonymous comments among some of the popular posts. Who cares if the off topic forum gets rowdy? That's what it's for, to be a place where everyone can let the steam out so when they're in the topic forums things stay on topic. Plus it's fuuuuuun :D
Regarding your comment using excuses for not defending a position, perhaps it is an excuse but the main issue is that I do not always want to take to take the time to do the research. To be honest, the benefit of making a stronger argument by doing to research to defend a position just would not be a good use of time, especially when it is a topic in which I have no expertise. For an investment topic, I would do the research because I would have more at stake reputationally. With that said, in an anonymous forum, there is not much at stake reputationally and there is very little overlap between this forum and other forums I use that are more relevant to my business.
It does not increase engagement... It does the opposite I would think that most people would rather engage with someone they know as opposed to someone they do not know. If you at a bar, are you really going to start having a conversation with someone who you do not know who is acting like a jackass
I mean, you're engaging right now so mission accomplished. If you really wanted to prove a point you wouldn't, but you can't, because you know you're wrong. As @Milton Friedchickenman" pointed out you seem to frequently find yourself backed into these corners from which you're unable to get yourself out and instead have to resort to, "but this dumb because 'states personal opinion as fact' and therefore X is a 'insert ad hominem'."
Am I reading this right? It's in your opinion a waste of time to do research in order to defend a position you chose to take on a topic in which you don't have expertise. So you are in fact, just intellectually lazy and unwilling to defend your own statements. And here you argue that we shouldn't have anonymous posting in the first place because it prevents people from "owning their statements," the same statements you seen incapable of defending when given the opportunity. Truly fascinating.
Based purely on my anecdotal observations from disagreements I've gotten into with people on either side of the political spectrum on this site, by and large it's the conservative position that will come back to me with multiple sources or at least an attempt to provide a decent counterargument defending their position. It's the liberal side of the isle, however, which will quite reliably start a conversation off with a link or two then quickly devolve into name-calling/declaring the premise a waste of time once they're presented with a counter, as you have so wonderfully displayed here.
Honestly, it has to be exhausting to be this offended all the time. You might want to be careful with that. Doctors have shown too much stress is bad for your health and weakens your immune system, making you a perfect target for the uber spooky WuFlu monster.
I agree, WSO is already anonymous, and having usernames allows you to figure out who the trolls are, and to confirm that someone actually is an analyst or an associate based on their other posts
If you're scared of being made fun of then don't parade around with your stupid opinions.
this x1000 financeabc
What your saying does not make much sense. You can use your own username and say the same shit.
I have yet to see anyone give out information that you could track to their actual identity. To be blunt, I could not possibly care less if WSO people know who I am. I am not going to give out any personal information beyond what I would put on Linkedin.
Some people don't have the ability to post anonymously.
This is how I feel when I run past someone in a wheelchair... eat your heart out
You must be in a special category
I think you have to specify your position and not just be "Position: Other" in "Industry: Other"
It's because you post too many fantastic mirror selfies and they're just haters.
Lol at feeling the need to post anonymously on a internet forum , people think too highly of themselves
Says that guy that created a completely fresh account to comment.
Seriously, what does an Analyst 2 In CorpDev do at work? I have always though that corporate development was sales but may be I am thinking of business development.
I didn’t mean to offend u , my apologies for my Internet comment making u upset
You are partially right in that no one really wants your personal information. What the fuck would I do with their personal information, anyway. I am not sure if it is that they think too highly of themselves. I think it more based on the fear of being doxed and then something bad will happen to them.
Hold on. You realize that, before anonymous posting, people were making throwaway accounts to do the exact same thing right?
Anonymous posting just reduces the clutter of inactive throwaways on this site.
You have a point but why is there a need for a throw away account. Use one account, say whatever you want but own your statements.
Well, because we live in the era of “cancel culture” and people don’t want to risk damaging their careers if someone finds out who they are/where they work. This is the same reason why we have so many posts on this site that are removed or edited to just say “delete delete delete” a bunch of times. For the most part, WSO users are ambitious, career-oriented, and risk averse.
No- Constant complaining about anonymous postings, by equally anonymous posters, on an anonymous forum is whats annoying.
Compliance has entered the chat.
Oh shit! The enemy is among us.
There definitely is a need for anonymous posting. You want to encourage people to talk about their experience at XYZ firm without having to worry if they’ve given enough info from past post history to be identified personally. If I was to say where I’ll be working, there is a pretty good chance that someone could identify who I am.
At the same time, posting anonymously definitely has some draw backs. I’ve seen people say things about a firm that I know from personal experience are not true because they can hide behind anon. OP’s political point is also pretty valid imo.
Net net, I think anon posting is worth it. I’ve used it to drop my experience without the chance of it being tied back to me.
I am pretty sure if you do not act like a dick and don't give out personal information, you are good to go. I rarely ever see someone reveal who they work for in the off topic section. The fear is someone finds out their political affiliation and then can somehow tie to them personally, it might have a negative impact on their career. If you are respectful, you can say whatever you want politically in a forum and no one is going to give a shit. I do not think it is a good practice to talk politics at the office because these conversations sometimes get heated and that could have a negative impact on you.
I just sent out 10 linkedin messages to former colleagues who I know are either republicans or independents, asking them if they plan to vote for Donald Trump? Half of them responded and two of them said they plan to vote for Trump. I followed up by asking them for the reason for casting a vote for Trump. One guy expressed concerns about socialism and then he went on to say that he thinks George Soros is the most dangerous man in America. A normal person would not have a different view of you if you are concerned about socialism. The George Soros comment is little over the top but he is still my friend. I do not think you want to make Soros comments but the probability of you being doxed is so low. The other guy who said he is voting for Trump would not write the name "Trump" in the message. He listed a bunch of policy issues including concerns about socialism. He gave me a very thoughtful reply and I respect his response. Two other repubs/independents said they would not vote for Trump but so far have provided a reason.
The large number of anonymous posts here is symptomatic of a society where censorship is increasingly being accepted as commonplace and people are afraid of expressing views that don't agree with the mainstream political / social narratives.
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