Anonymous feature.

Actually the extra account deal is very very possible. And the admins would have power to lock its signature and such so that it doesn't get contaminated, and they can also change the password if someone naughty changes it.

More than one would be nice. Like three. But they have to have cool names or I'm not for it.

'Del Anonymous'

I usually go for a complicated solution, so it might be simpler than this:

- make an account
- make the name and pass of that account only available through a stickied thread in EoEO
- make a new user group, whose priviledges are only to post in EoEO, block the edit profile, block access to all forums, block post attachement ability so that account can only post/read in EoEO (and only in own threads, can't edit/delete own posts/thread) and nowhere else, also disable the ability to send PMs.
- Warn users that abusing of the account will result in sanctions. But, I hear, how to check who posted and abused it? Simple, my dear Watson. the IP tells us pretty accurately who did it.

Abusing the account is:
- posting crap
- impersonating
- flaming, harrassing, etc... you get the idea, whatever isn't tolerated normally isn't either.

There are a ton of ways to be anonymous on the internet that don't require me, or Bleys, or clout to do any work. What the heck're you trying to do to us?

Well, in either way, we would like people to post their problems without having to worry about being flamed or anything. Personally, if they have a problem about not being anonymous, then they should PM someone they trust about it and let them post a thread for them, but not releasing the name of the person who wishes to remain anonymous. *shrug*

Seriously though, I think no one should be scared to post their problems in EoEO, as we should have most of the people who cause problems out of that specific forum Especially those 'lurkers'

There are tons of way of posting on the Internet that doesn't require you, Bleys or Clout to do any work, yet somehow, 8500+ users since the last reset chose to register here to have a chance to do so (and give you something to do).

What's wrong with just prefixing all sensitive EoEO topics with "I have a friend who..."? That's completely anonymous, and noone would suspect a thing.

Seriously though, I think no one should be scared to post their problems in EoEO, as we should have most of the people who cause problems out of that specific forum Especially those 'lurkers' --Proto

That's one thing I've always agreed with. If the MB is working right, all the jerks should be gone already, and people should be perfectly comfortable posting whatever they feel like posting, especially in EoEO. What with that new rule giving rude people the boot from that forum, it should be truer now than ever. I think it is true for the most part.

Besides, Linus, the fact that you're the one to suggest this makes me nervous. I don't think we need to give you another outlet for cute little jokes.

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Originally posted by Dr Unne
What with that new rule giving rude people the boot from that forum

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I am still there...looks like the system isn't perfect.

I just use one of my various second accounts to post anonymously.

Only one account beyond your first can be your second account :P. Anyway, if something is so personal that a person doesn't want to post it under their main username, noone here could probably do much to help anyway.

I agree that if you have something you want to post anonymously, PM a staff member and have them post it.

"A member has asked me to post the following anonymously..."

Hell, I'll even throw in a few threads that are really about my friends just to keep it credible. But I think I agree with Shlup. We're not falling for any more of your wolfcries, boy!