The operators have tools that can reveal identity. A screen name just keeps Charlie from down the street from throwing eggs on your car because of something you posted. Some Nextdoor members learn about Charlie although they have gotten better at allowing females in particular to obscure names.
Let's be real, if the They want to know the identity of an anon, They will find it, and likely enough They already know it.
that isnt the point. the point is to get people used to digital identities
Quite possibly.
The operators have tools that can reveal identity. A screen name just keeps Charlie from down the street from throwing eggs on your car because of something you posted. Some Nextdoor members learn about Charlie although they have gotten better at allowing females in particular to obscure names.
It also keeps employers from being able to screen you out of the running for jobs because they dont like your political or religious views.