How come people here get so "courageous" as soon as anonymous opinions are allowed?

[Disha10]

The audacity of being an asshole, cocky, and rude while hiding behind the anonymous wall.

Does it make them feel good about themselves? Does it make them think they did something badass? Lol

Fucking cowards.

[D_Bone_Steak]

I think you said it... they're fucking cowards. So weak that they can't even stand behind they're own profile and say the same shit. I mean seriously, my real name isn't D_Bone so why isn't that anon enough already?

Oh now I'm thinking about it.

These fuckers think they have a reputation that matters and they go anon to vomit bullshit don't they... in order to protect a profile's reputation? Yeah... they're just the most cowardly of fucking cowards.

Anon shouldn't even be a thing here...

[Finchie40]

For the most part yes , they think they are courageous but really they are weak wimps hiding behind a computer screen or cell phone screen , they don’t have the courage to say shit to someone’s face , so I just ignore them, because they clearly are wimps. When anyone writes Anom on here , I just ignore them if they are talking shit. Their words mean nothing to me. Sadly it gives them a rise for being that way because they can’t admit that they are really cowards that hate themselves, for being ugly or weak. They lack self esteem and confidence in themselves. So just ignore them , they mean nothing

[sdjaks]

People who try to insult and vilify other people online and usually miserable losers with unhappy lives offline. It’s best to not reply to people who try to vilify others online. Don’t give them attention. You have probably heard the saying don’t feed the troll

[DollAlone]

Because people fear being judged or criticized and feel safer with that anonymous protection up so they can freely state their opinion with no inhibitions or possibility of an embarrassing situation

[ohsheeT]

Welcome to the new world of the evil angry voices of Drama .. they try to tell you how wrong you are for your post. With out a name.. so how can they be right...

When you're the one that asked the question you're the one who put your name on it. But you're so wrong . The people that don't have a name makes no sense to me the people without a name

[Unit1]

Gotta agree.

Luckily there's the block function to block one and the same anonymous from posting in your questions and mytakes. I barely see any of them posting in my questions.

[DryGermanGuy]

That’s why more people should deactivate anonymous answers to their questions. It could train people to actually stand for what they have to say, even if just in the smallest digital sense.

[Dargil]

That's right. They are cowards that conceal their sociopathy. But almost everyone here is actually anonymous. My handle is an abbreviation. So these cowards don't want their venom even attached to their anonymous handles. I admit I occasionally go anonymous, when I discuss something really edgy, sexually. I do that because prowlers here like to fixate on others they don't like and and continually rag them.

[MikeTheBartender]

People are afraid of hurting other people's feelings. I mean people can always create a second account to say whatever the hell they want if they don't want to destroy the rep of their first account. I also never believe anything on the internet is truly anonymous, the moderators know who you are, and any tech geek can figure it out. But overall, I think people are a lot better at shouting something from a crowd than saying something to somebody's face. Which is sad.

[kellytheman]

Yeah I never really anonymous when I ask a question or post a comment on someone’s question. I also feel it’s men that are usually anonymous so they can be an asshole. I might understand women who can be anonymous if they feel uncomfortable or even embarrassed about answering a question and not be judged.

[White_Widow]

Its an emotional distance they create, or an extra wall. It helps them to say whatever they want whether positive or negative and to accept answers more easily whether positive or negative. Without crawling up in a ball of pain lol.

[Shiprex]

Do the responses to anonymous end up at the individual who posted anonymously? I've never used it so don't know.

[RandomUser1000]

How about if I have the audacity and courage to write a response without using anonymous function?

What would you think about that?

Would you still call me fucking cock cow?

(by the way, you seem a bit upset)

[DJB72]

I don't change how I answer questions if I choose to answer anonymously. I've been blocked after posting some opinions on topics like abortion, Trump and God. So I look at who's asking and I can guage whether I should stay anonymous or not.

[Abbycado]

Yep, they are cowards alright. Any question I ask I disable anon answers. I also use the anon block function if I answer their question and they are offensive or just trolling.

[Shiprex]

There's an anon block function? Hmmm!

[Abbycado]

@Shiprex yes, as soon as you answer, top three dots and block.

[Shiprex]

Thanks I don't ask many questions but enjoy them. I will look out for the anonymous cowards

[adventurous-1]

people are always bolder if there's no chance of them being identified. This way they personally don't face ridicule or humiliation from undefendable, racist, or crude comments, exposing their questionable IQ status.

[douride2]

This is why I think GAG should at the very least put a limit on how many anon comments a person can post in a day.

[HungTexan]

I don’t post anonymously. I think it’s disingenuous.

[ChiTown33]

There's a real simple fix for this. You know you can block all anon posts when you make the question right?

[Grond21]

That's true across the whole internet. When people don't have to own it as themselves, so many allow themselves to be really nasty

[WhitneySnow]

Some people need anonymity to give them courage. Especially in political debates.

[TCredo]

Cowards for sure! I find it funny when an anon gets all tough lol :)

[Connie88]

Cause people wanna be keyboard warriors not worry about the consequences. This same people wouldn’t say it to you in your face.

[LiamJHayden]

Probably no fear of it being attached to the account.

[Bklynbadboy12]

Cause they're assholes. On all my questions I'm gonna turn off the anonymous feature. In fact Gag should do away with the anonymous feature period

[LunarEclipse433]

I hate anonymous replies. If you believe in something say so. I will never post anon.

[Ironco]

I never use the anonymous option.

If I'm going to be an asshole, I'll own it...😜

[MiMiAlsDad]

Yaa lol. They definitely get much more narcissistic in general when behind a curtain

[volunteery]

Nope just that they feel safe bec same stuff they won't be able to say if they weren't anonymous

[chrissykerdock]

my harshest comments were by anonymouus

[NathanDavis]

I've never used Anon...

[molonski2]

What can I say = agreed.

[Notherndude84]

I take it you had a troll 🧌 moment

[beefcakebradybatson]

Keyboard courage.

[BoobMan]

LOL! What happened Disha?

[BigTex53]

I really dislike anonymous posts.

[GlowUpGirly5]

The same reason you have fake pfp

[CubaPirate]

Couldn't agree more

[electromagnetic]

Hiding