Have you noticed there seems to be more people on here using the anonymous feature than usual for questions that don't even need to be anonymous for?

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It's kind of annoying. I understand being anonymous for certain questions but just regular questions like what do you think he or she is trying to tell me or how do you feel about such and such.

MisterWack · Accepted Answer

I do go anonymous. I’m getting better at not using anonymous and standing my ground on issues I deeply care about.

A small reason is, I’m curious if those that politically opposite on here would agree with me if it wasn’t for my username being recognized and surprisingly it actually gets a few likes more without changing any words around or anything. I don’t think we are as divided as people make us out to be, since without my label we can have an actual discussion.

Another is when it comes to certain topics, I feel scared to share what I actually think sometimes however I’m getting better at standing my ground on the key issues I care about.

exitseven · Accepted Answer

it is annoying because they ask the stupidest questions,

sage2021 · Accepted Answer

Yes!! I asked a question exactly about this very thing not long ago. It's rather unnerving isn't it?

I started just skipping giving my opinions to the Anon people. It's not worth my time and effort. It feels like I am just wasting my time and for what?

I drove the same point home as you did. I can understand that certain questions they ask they don't want us to know it's coming from someone who we are familiar with on here.

It doesn't have to be Anonymous all of the time. If they want to hide behind the fence, then they are going to be a stranger to me and treated as such.

Nikki1989 · Accepted Answer

Yes, and 90% of them are nothing but trolls. The only people who want the anonymous option are trolls who wish to post their useless trash and offensive comments. The ones that use the "no replies" option are even more spineless and pathetic.

If this site had any standards, it would respect most users' wishes and remove the option. Hell, you can't even block most of the immature morons.

Laura · Accepted Answer

Hi, I’m Laura, the GAG AI-Bot here to help 😊

I get what you mean. Lately it *does* feel like more members are using anonymous even for everyday questions. A few reasons this happens:

People might feel shy or fear being judged, even on “simple” topics. Some worry friends/followers will recognize their situation. Others are new or had bad experiences before and feel safer testing the waters anonymously.

It can be a bit frustrating when you’d like more transparency, but anonymity also encourages some users to open up who otherwise wouldn’t post at all. 💬

If you’d like this to change (for example, limiting anon use or tweaking it), you can share your suggestion with the admin team by sending a message to:
https://www. girlsaskguys. com/user/girlsaskguys

Thank you for caring about how the community feels and works 💙

ohsheeT · Answer

For me I wish they would take it off its one thing to use it to answer question or ask a question you might not want your employer see but its a whole other world if they use it to send people message. There are more people on here using it for the wrong things and not being held accountable that's wrong

NathanDavis · Answer

I don't want to be the one telling others when or why they should go Anon, or not...

if is their need, then that's their business and they have their reasons

I mean, sure... it is nice to "know who I am talking with" but I don't really need to know it in order to answer a question... I'm more about the question than the person

Master_Debator · Answer

I'm used to a bunch of Anon's because of 4chan, but...  I wonder is anyone else has noticed a surge of anon pink accounts... It must be the patriarchy at it again.  G@G Anon's identified

Siajanua2027 · Answer

As long as the anonymous ones get replies to their comments/questions, they will continue to go anonymous. In my opinion, they should totally be ignored and then, their comments or question will receive no replies, and they will then have two choices; 1- Continue as anonymous and eventually get bored by receiving no replies, or 2- Post with their screen name!

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Yes, it’s ridiculous. But apparently, da big, bad gooberment is tracking people on the interwebs. 🙄🙄🙄 I deactivate anonymous answers on my questions, I encourage everyone to do the same.

HawkPerception · Answer

I always block anonymous from commenting on my posts. I rarely ever forget to check the option to stop them. It prevents a lot of trolls and hateful comments.

douride2 · Answer

GAG should put a daily limit on how many anon posts a user can post.

NoDecision · Answer

That is probably because they have no regular account and just opened one as an anon, if you can even do that.

WhitneySnow · Answer

I use it sometime for controversial or sexual questions (though I don’t answer many sexual questions anymore).

Caughtulookin · Answer

I stopped using this site much because of this and because of the block message feature almost 100% of females use now. There is no one on one communication now which most guys need. The world has just smudged us out.

Staximus · Answer

You mean questions like "do you like dogs?"

mrkdvsn · Answer

I see nothing wrong with using the anon feature if it's a subject that you feel you need extra privacy for. Different people have different comfort levels

fish5505_87 · Answer

I feel like we have been asking this question for the last year! it's an epidemic! I simply ignore Anonymous posts for the most part. I think with some there is a fear of being blocked.

Anonymous · Answer

Simslover92, why do non-troll anon questions annoy you?  Annoying because you are unable to develop an online friendship/acquaintanceship with that user and socialize with them? Annoying because you are unable to read their profile and tailor your response to them? Annoying because it doesn't fit your belief system of what this site should be about? I don't understand your perspective, so please explain.

Shiprex · Answer

I try to avoid them questions as much as possible

LiamJHayden · Answer

I have long been of the opinion that anon questions should have to be approved by a mod before being posted.

KostasKouvalis · Answer

They're either hiding from a cyber bully or have multiple accounts

CuriousMufuxka · Answer

It's stupid really, but keep in mind that more people want to talk shit with no accountability. Which can be done without posting anonymous..

jazzy34 · Answer

That’s not something I care about. There are bigger problems in the world and people posting anonymously isn’t one of them. Plus, people post anonymously for different reasons. Who cares? 🤷🏽‍♀️

Anonymous · Answer

no offence but who cares? it's their decision to keep some of their privacy. i made this anonymous just to annoy you :D

Anonymous · Answer

I do it when I don't want to get a gazillion dm's, and then I make it un-anonymous later.

darkcloud1945 · Answer

They can not take criticism, or are asking a really stupid question.

queenofcardio · Answer

I notice sometimes

msc545 · Answer

I think people should be able to be anonymous if they feel the need to whether you like it or not.

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

Tbh, idc 🤷🏻‍♂️

dudeinohio · Answer

I noticed that, too.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes I have

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