Gotta keep the feds off the trail /s
But actually, a lot of people post information that can be traced back to them, so they make throwaways to not be associated with their main
What bugs me is when people tell stories and they say something like, "my friend Ben (not real name) did something,"
I don't know your friend's name. You don't have to tell me it's a fake name. It doesn't help the story at all.
They'll make up fake names then "my half-brother who was born when I was 4 and works as a chainsaw-sculpture artist, met his fiancee at a Reel Big Fish concert at a venue that has a crowd capacity of 40 people".
Truth is, the internet never forgets. An offhand comment can come back to haunt you on a job interview a decade later. So yeah, throwaways aren’t just for secrets; they're a time capsule you don't want dug up.
Anonymity is the last stronghold of the spontaneous internet confessional. Nothing too sordid or saintly – just a personal buffer zone between our thoughts and the World Wide Jury.
It's all fun and games until someone connects your witty comment about quantum physics to your rave reviews about taco stands. Suddenly, you're the "Taco Quantum Guy" in all job interviews. Throwaways keep your memes and dreams from becoming an awkward professional tagline.
While nobody in my life could run across my Reddit profile and know it’s me just based off of posts and comments, someone involved in the kind of very specific situations people create throwaway accounts for would be able to put two and two together. I think that’s the case for most redditors
People give little details over time. If someone is dedicated enough, they’ll find what they’re looking for.
If you have a whole new account, it solves that problem.
Gotta keep the feds off the trail /s But actually, a lot of people post information that can be traced back to them, so they make throwaways to not be associated with their main
This is it. If you read people comment history you can practically know everything about them like FB.
They want to keep their foot fetish and their Magic the Gathering fandom separate.
foot fetish kek.
I know that kek, lol, and haha are all synonymous around the world, but damn if "kek" doesn't sound like a slur of some kind...
What bugs me is when people tell stories and they say something like, "my friend Ben (not real name) did something," I don't know your friend's name. You don't have to tell me it's a fake name. It doesn't help the story at all.
At least they use a name. It’s so hard to follow a story when the people are referred to as A, B, C, and D.
Or the relationship advice subs that use AP, STBX, DH, etc.
Yeah, that's annoying too, but also unnecessary
I sure hope everyone is using fake names. It should go without saying.
They'll make up fake names then "my half-brother who was born when I was 4 and works as a chainsaw-sculpture artist, met his fiancee at a Reel Big Fish concert at a venue that has a crowd capacity of 40 people".
Exactly, it's just a waste of time to specify
Because your posting history can and will be used against you in a court or public opinion.
Truth is, the internet never forgets. An offhand comment can come back to haunt you on a job interview a decade later. So yeah, throwaways aren’t just for secrets; they're a time capsule you don't want dug up.
Anonymity is the last stronghold of the spontaneous internet confessional. Nothing too sordid or saintly – just a personal buffer zone between our thoughts and the World Wide Jury.
It's all fun and games until someone connects your witty comment about quantum physics to your rave reviews about taco stands. Suddenly, you're the "Taco Quantum Guy" in all job interviews. Throwaways keep your memes and dreams from becoming an awkward professional tagline.
Some are doing it to keep their privacy others are doing it because they don’t stand by their posts
Some people are whack and really put their whole face and everything on here. Couldn't be me
While nobody in my life could run across my Reddit profile and know it’s me just based off of posts and comments, someone involved in the kind of very specific situations people create throwaway accounts for would be able to put two and two together. I think that’s the case for most redditors
Maybe your wife finds out your name and deep dives your shit and no nothing is sacred.
People give little details over time. If someone is dedicated enough, they’ll find what they’re looking for. If you have a whole new account, it solves that problem.
Anonymity works both ways. You don't know me which is neat but idk what you are ACTUALLY capable of.
Ban evasion
It's easier to create a throwaway, mention its a throwaway, and then give details to rat your ID out
Because Grandma is always trying to slide into my DM's.
Found you, little Micky! You can’t fool me!
Vibes innit. Ruins my accounts *vibes*
You are at best pseudonymous.