Banning anonymous social media accounts would only stifle free speech, democracy

Re:Banning anonymous social media accounts would only stifle... by Veen on Monday October 25, 2021 @02:17PM (#28991247)

As many UK media organisations have pointed out, linking David Amess’ murder to online speech and incivility allows politicians to be seen to do something without having to address the politically awkward problem of Islamic extremism in the UK.

Naturally, Owen Jones chooses not to mention that too.

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Re:Banning anonymous social media accounts would only stifle... by ashtonkem on Monday October 25, 2021 @03:21PM (#28991948)

Frankly, I still smell a rat. Islamic terrorism is a problem, therefore everyone in the UK must use their real name when calling their MP a wanker on Twitter? Even if you acknowledge that the problem is real, the proposed solution does not follow.

No, it seems far better targeted at getting people to stop saying mean things about them on Twitter more than anything else.

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Re:Banning anonymous social media accounts would only stifle... by throwaway472927 on Monday October 25, 2021 @04:15PM (#28992576)

It doesn't need to work for politicians to successfully "be seen to do something".

But I see your point.

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