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Why are you anonymous, and if not, why not?

Because I don't want my portfolio to be scrutinized
13 (13%)
Because I might get 'punished' by the agencies I am negative about
18 (18%)
Because I always post anonymous anywhere on the internet
5 (5%)
Because I am a troll
5 (5%)
Because I think the discussions get too 'personal' here
3 (3%)
I am not anonymous because I dont worry about any of the above
9 (9%)
I am not anonymous because I have nothing to hide
12 (12%)
I am not anonymous because I like to be open and up front with people
19 (19%)
I am not anonymous because it never crossed my mind to be anonymous
16 (16%)

Total Members Voted: 85

Author Topic: Why are you anonymous, and if not, why not?  (Read 18265 times)

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« Reply #75 on: January 20, 2013, 02:22 »
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I know almost exactly who is who here, friend or foe, dont matter, its easy finding out who is hiding behind a pseudo. I actually learnt that from a programmer wizard,  who used to work with Bruce years back before he sold IS.

On another note. I can understand ppl hiding behind pseudos, people afraid of getting punished either by egencies or members, etc.

I for one, ClaridgeJ, lagereek, chris56 or whatever, use it as free advertising and earn good revenue from these, heck! I could do with some more I think.


« Last Edit: January 20, 2013, 02:25 by ClaridgeJ »


mattdixon

« Reply #76 on: January 20, 2013, 13:40 »
+1
If I worked for MI5 I might see the point, but for hanging out in microstock forum it's a bit over the top.

« Reply #77 on: January 20, 2013, 13:55 »
+1
I was anonymous because Fotolia was punishing people it found out had been negative truthful about it on this forum. When I dumped Fotolia I also said who I am, though most people had probably worked it out by then anyway.

If iStock had a policy of closing the account of anybody who criticised it in any way on the internet then I imagine there would be even more anonymous posters than there are (probably including some of those who say that there is no excuse for anonymity).

mattdixon

« Reply #78 on: January 20, 2013, 15:04 »
0
So much for free speach, that's is just plain bullying, it's a sad state of affairs if contributors have to hide for fear of account closure.

Poncke

« Reply #79 on: January 20, 2013, 15:44 »
+1
At the moment thats the only reason why I am anonymous, but I have been wanting to go public for a long time, but I am afraid I have been too negative about a few sites. Anyhoo, I am working on an exit strategy and go public on MSG and just talk nice about agencies ;-)

« Reply #80 on: January 20, 2013, 15:55 »
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At the moment thats the only reason why I am anonymous, but I have been wanting to go public for a long time, but I am afraid I have been too negative about a few sites. Anyhoo, I am working on an exit strategy and go public on MSG and just talk nice about agencies ;-)

Gave you a heart.  That is close to my situation. In the past I've been "threatened" by some MS agencies due to my "frankness" in their forums and banned on one. I know I've been overbearing here on MSG a few times and I've committed to cleaning up my act. I think that this year I will go public.  Some on here know who I am. I don't claim to have an awesome port, but I have been doing this for 7 years so I do have some opinions. This is to day that I am not necessarily worried about people copying my port because, most on here, would never be able to copy my best sellers. I am worried about "revenge"....i.e account closure. But the recent activity at IS almost assures me I will become a public figure at MSG sooner than later.

« Reply #81 on: January 20, 2013, 20:39 »
0
At the moment thats the only reason why I am anonymous, but I have been wanting to go public for a long time, but I am afraid I have been too negative about a few sites. Anyhoo, I am working on an exit strategy and go public on MSG and just talk nice about agencies ;-)

I understand you, when I joined here I was naive, if not I would be anonymous too I guess, apart from that the only agency that punished me (unfairly) was Cutcaster, I believe I can live without them, anyway I know who you are and I am fine with that ;)


 

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