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   Mr. Man-wai Chang to Tintin   
   Re: Anonymity and Free Speech on Usenet    
   06 Nov 25 22:06:53   
   
   6c568a0aa73f3cc7f33@m2usenet.local> 2d67d3a9   
   XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, alt.2600   
   From: toylet.toylet@gmail.com   
      
   On 1/11/2025 6:04 am, Tintin wrote:   
   >   
   > One of the most striking features of Usenet is its provision   
   > for anonymity. On Usenet, you can post messages without   
   > revealing your real identity. You don't have to provide a name,   
   > phone number, or any other personally identifiable information   
   > when posting. This contrasts sharply with the 'real name'   
   > policies of Facebook and the verification process of Twitter,   
   > which require substantial disclosure of personal information.   
      
   Then how could one postively identify you? What's the point of going   
   anonymous when communicating with others? Terrorism? Criminal activities? :)   
      
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