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WyattsWillies · M
As long as confessions aren't censored for content ...
BeautifulLibra · 46-50, F
JohnOlinger81 · 41-45, M
@Andrew Can you make a group page for the mythology character Lilith
Punches · 46-50, F
@JohnOlinger81 I imagine, I IMAGINE, that is the entire reason they invented SW. To make a group page for the mythology character Lilith.
The very dreams, the very vision of the SW admins, is to create such a stellar page.
I am sure this dream will come to reality now that you have asked.
The very dreams, the very vision of the SW admins, is to create such a stellar page.
I am sure this dream will come to reality now that you have asked.
Pinkstarburst · 51-55, F
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@Pinkstarburst yes to disabling comments
acupaday · 46-50, F
@Pinkstarburst A vote for disabling comments as well
Magenta · F
I concur to disabling comments as well.
Rutterman · 46-50, M
CountScrofula · 41-45, M
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
Zaphod42 · 51-55, M
Fungirlmmm · 51-55, F
I remember what chaos some of these anonymous confessions caused when targeted at other users and including negativity. If there was more moderation iy might work, but the site was meant to be anonymous anyway so I never understood why they had that section. I do not think I would personally use that section.
Fungirlmmm · 51-55, F
@FreestyleArt It got very nasty at times in that section. Lots of people got warnings too, bc although it was anonymous to us it wasn't to them and you kind of knew who it was bc of the warnings.
Fungirlmmm · 51-55, F
@FreestyleArt Jake (former ep admin) had told me that was one of their biggest headaches for moderation. They took it fown for that reason.
@Fungirlmmm and will you hear my confessions?
acupaday · 46-50, F
I’m for it. I created a second account a good while back just so I could express what was weighing heavily on me without others knowing it was me. I don’t receive pity well and knew it would come if I shared those struggles from my main account. It would be a good venting option for those too reserved to do so openly, whether it’s because of the fear of infecting those closest to them here with darkness or because they fear the judgement that would follow by those hell bent on spouting unsupportive bs just for the sake of being an ass…which is why having comments disabled on anonymous posts (without having to pay for VIP) would be ideal if it comes to fruition. This site already doesn’t feel like the safe or even welcoming place as it once did, so it could just prove that even more if people are allowed to comment on what others are too fearful to share publicly.
Penny · 46-50, F
My first thought would be ick factor high. I mean the sleaze factor is pretty high already on here. Id be concerned that an anonymous confession feature would just amplify it in a really bad way. Id rather see a stories feature like EP had. I dont remember much how it was done technically but i do remember being encouraged to contribute more because of it.
deadgerbil · 26-30, M
BigGuy2 · 31-35, M
Seeking clarification as to why my account is not fully functional
You know that this feature is open to so much abuse... even with moderation, I wonder if it would potentially be used as a pedophile's playground in much the same way as the image tab and photo galleries currently are???
I'm getting tired of seeing comments on pictures of 12-13 year old GIRLS from men aged 50-60 and having to remind them that this is a literal child, the same age as their grandchildren to shame them into deleting the comments.
If you are going to do this, all "confessions" will have to be pre-approved in the same way as questions asked by the question bot are. Not only to keep the heat on pedophiles but to prevent it from becoming a new way to bully others and circumvent the rules on calling out other members by username.
I'm getting tired of seeing comments on pictures of 12-13 year old GIRLS from men aged 50-60 and having to remind them that this is a literal child, the same age as their grandchildren to shame them into deleting the comments.
If you are going to do this, all "confessions" will have to be pre-approved in the same way as questions asked by the question bot are. Not only to keep the heat on pedophiles but to prevent it from becoming a new way to bully others and circumvent the rules on calling out other members by username.
SpaceJesus · 41-45
@HootyTheNightOwl Best comment here, and I approve 100%
Magenta · F
Not sure it's something I would participate in, but I would say yes, try it. You can always shut it down if it becomes chaotic. Maybe put it in it's own section, not necessarily on the main page.
As far as it becoming abusive towards other members, we already have that often here and many times using names/clues that leave little doubt. On the one hand it may give some a place to unload issues or guilt not even related to here. Which could be beneficial to them. Delegating selective members is a good idea for that and other behavior.
We can't be responsible for how anyone will interpret or perceive some random confession. Plus, it's not like anyone is forced to read them.
Thank you, Andrew!
As far as it becoming abusive towards other members, we already have that often here and many times using names/clues that leave little doubt. On the one hand it may give some a place to unload issues or guilt not even related to here. Which could be beneficial to them. Delegating selective members is a good idea for that and other behavior.
We can't be responsible for how anyone will interpret or perceive some random confession. Plus, it's not like anyone is forced to read them.
Thank you, Andrew!
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Colonelmustardseed · 36-40
@NativePortlander1970 I remember that being my first outlet when I joined EP. I was able to express what was happening in my life when I didn’t feel comfortable ever doing so. At times, it was even a game, arguing back and forth with friends I made and trying to guess which was them.
Those who use it to be nasty can still be reported.
Those who use it to be nasty can still be reported.
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ImperialAerosolKidFromEP · 51-55, M
@Sunrises ah-ha! Well when all those call outs come, we'll know who it is, and so we'll call you out 😁
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Chickie · F
@DancingStarGoddess
Perhaps make an unsubscribe or ignore option for those who dislike it.
agreedEven though they will complain and or hate it, almost NONE of these people are going to decline to read a damn thing or comment on it, let's just be very real about that.
right everyone loves to pretend to be a two-goody shoes but morals here are at the very least skewed. The ones opposing are very likely to view them anyway!
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
No, we should not enable this type of cowardice. If someone is going to confess something, they should be encouraged to feel empowered to own their confession (under their screenname which for all practical purposes is mostly anonymous) ... for the good of society and the SimilarWorlds community... and each individual's own self-development.
An anonymous confession (beyond a screenname construct) is valueless and in the long-term self-destructive.
An anonymous confession (beyond a screenname construct) is valueless and in the long-term self-destructive.
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@Magenta That makes 0.0 sense. Let's take you as an example. I could be wrong, but I strongly (STRONGLY) suspect your REAL name is not Magenta. So, you essentially are already anonymous by your own choice. If I attempted to find out where you live or who your neighbours are to expose you, it would be nearly impossible for me to find someone off-screen who knows, "Magenta." Unlike me, you have already chosen to be anonymous by using a fake name. You already have the protective cloak that comes with an assumed name.
In the news business, when a source is open to revealing information but wants to remain anonymous, as a last resort we will not name the source or use terminology "an unnamed source" which weakens the credibility of the information. Instead, we offer to hide the source's face, disguise his/her voice, or assign a name that is not the source's real name... something like... oh I don't know... something like "Magenta."
You have already chosen to be anonymous as is your right and within the functional capability already afforded to you. In my case, I have chosen to not be anonymous by using my real name, but in both cases we both are fairly protected from being revealed, just to different degrees... you at maximum efficiency, me at something less than that.
My concern is you have taken your online identity as "Magenta" as something that is equal to the life you lead under your "real" name. That's dangerous. If you need healing that you can't achieve under a made-up screen name, then an "Anonymous" tag to hide behind is only going to accentuate your personal problem.
Finally, in the unlikely event your real name is Magenta, then the simple solution is to create a new made-up name rather that feeling safety by blending yourself in with every other poor frightened soul who wants to use a common "Anonymous" label that literally lumps all of you into a single collective that will make each of your individual posts meaningless to the community. If you have that high security need for that order of magnitude privacy, then you will be better served to favour recording your issues in a private, not community, journal.
In the news business, when a source is open to revealing information but wants to remain anonymous, as a last resort we will not name the source or use terminology "an unnamed source" which weakens the credibility of the information. Instead, we offer to hide the source's face, disguise his/her voice, or assign a name that is not the source's real name... something like... oh I don't know... something like "Magenta."
You have already chosen to be anonymous as is your right and within the functional capability already afforded to you. In my case, I have chosen to not be anonymous by using my real name, but in both cases we both are fairly protected from being revealed, just to different degrees... you at maximum efficiency, me at something less than that.
My concern is you have taken your online identity as "Magenta" as something that is equal to the life you lead under your "real" name. That's dangerous. If you need healing that you can't achieve under a made-up screen name, then an "Anonymous" tag to hide behind is only going to accentuate your personal problem.
Finally, in the unlikely event your real name is Magenta, then the simple solution is to create a new made-up name rather that feeling safety by blending yourself in with every other poor frightened soul who wants to use a common "Anonymous" label that literally lumps all of you into a single collective that will make each of your individual posts meaningless to the community. If you have that high security need for that order of magnitude privacy, then you will be better served to favour recording your issues in a private, not community, journal.
Magenta · F
@MarkPaul Actually it takes very little to find out who someone is in RL, believe me on that.
But yes, sure, most all of us use screen names. We have families, businesses and other things in RL we want to keep private or protect. Plus we don't want to open ourselves up to nefarious people. Internet is really not safe.
Yet, we (long term members) are not truly anonymous still, certainly not at maximum efficiency, as we all have friends that know a bit more personal things, plus all the years we have shared and posted here reveals a certain amount. Some may want to be 100% anonymous about some private matters not even their friends or other members here know. They may not want those things to be known to all about them. So confessing anonymously will be beneficial to them.
Anyway, I'm not going to argue the point. I was mostly speaking in a general sense, not sure I would even use the feature.
But yes, sure, most all of us use screen names. We have families, businesses and other things in RL we want to keep private or protect. Plus we don't want to open ourselves up to nefarious people. Internet is really not safe.
Yet, we (long term members) are not truly anonymous still, certainly not at maximum efficiency, as we all have friends that know a bit more personal things, plus all the years we have shared and posted here reveals a certain amount. Some may want to be 100% anonymous about some private matters not even their friends or other members here know. They may not want those things to be known to all about them. So confessing anonymously will be beneficial to them.
Anyway, I'm not going to argue the point. I was mostly speaking in a general sense, not sure I would even use the feature.
AntisocialTroll · 56-60, F
NerdyPotato · M
WyattsWillies · M
@NerdyPotato Agreed
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
In my experience i'd have to say no. Bad idea.
I say that because the whole point of SimilarWorlds is that you should feel comfortable enough to be honest in your approach and use.
It's already hard enough with the Trolls masquerading as occasional users who only seem to pop-up when fetishising something or pushing an extreme political view (possibly on behalf of a political group wanting traction on social media either to gain support or encourage hatred) only to disappear once they've libelled a respondent beyond exasperation.
I say that because the whole point of SimilarWorlds is that you should feel comfortable enough to be honest in your approach and use.
It's already hard enough with the Trolls masquerading as occasional users who only seem to pop-up when fetishising something or pushing an extreme political view (possibly on behalf of a political group wanting traction on social media either to gain support or encourage hatred) only to disappear once they've libelled a respondent beyond exasperation.
softspokenman · M
CrystalSkull · F
I used to read the anon confessions on Experience project all the time. Loved it. I think, if I recall, there was only a gesture response available. I think it would be cathartic for some users, I would definitely use it to express my inner thoughts and mumblings. I’ve been asking for this for ages. So yes..please. You ever read unsent letters on Reddit? Some poignant stuff on there for example, it could be similar - ha ha excuse the pun.
bijouxbroussard · F
Puppycat23 · F
softspokenman · M
Notsimilarreally · 31-35, F
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ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
Sure, go for it! And while you're at it, you might want to go for a profile pic that doesn't look like you're about to condemn someone to hard labor.
Jessmari · 46-50
I think it's something implemented for good fun, but it's viability will be heavily tested.
Any news on the group tools?
Any news on the group tools?
FreestyleArt · 36-40, M
I wouldn't....I remember it's used for a battlefield too...but that's up to you I don't care anymore.
some users here loves entertainment and I use too but I've been there. I'm too old for this
some users here loves entertainment and I use too but I've been there. I'm too old for this
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