Ending online anonymity won't make social media less toxic

  • Written by: Shireen Morris, Senior lecturer, Macquarie University
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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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