Ending online anonymity won't make social media less toxic
- Written by Shireen Morris, Senior lecturer, Macquarie University
In recent months the government has proposed cracking down on online anonymity. The idea is that attaching online posts to a person’s real name will reduce abuse and increase accountability.
Online bullying and misinformation are growing problems, and government action to address them is overdue.
However, limiting anonymity alone...
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