Anonymity Itches the Ass of Ranting Randell Again

If you live in the Wuss and you've been missing the Worcester Wonderland blog - you're in the fog. It's hands-down, one of the most entertaining local blogs worth reading.

Read WWW's latest blog titled Bill Randell: Fool, Hypocrite, or Un-American?
Read through the comment section for some pertinent points.

Anon hits it right on the head when he says, "I think posting anonymously puts emphasis on what you're saying, not who's saying it. That is just an unnecessary distraction and only serves to inflate your reputation with a suggested form of surrogate proof based on it, rather than focus on the issue at hand."

I've always believed anonymity helps keep the focus on the issue being discussed, rather than the character of the individual speaking. I thought it was just the Big Asshole in me, but it's a load off to see others appreciate this as well.

Look at that Wusstarite forum for example. Often times you'll see things like:

A: I don't like low income housing.
B: I think it's necessary.
A: You're a liberal cock-sucker.
B: No, but consider the needs of the less fortunate.
A: Your girlfriend Amy is a whore.
B: Your getting off subject here, and leave my girl out of this.
A: It's not my fault your poor darky!
B: Can we talk about housing?
A: Be a man and come see me in person bitch. I'll tell you all about it darky. Matter of fact, come to my Nola Fest if you got the balls!

You see what I mean?

Now, I've been called cowardly for not publishing my name next to my every thought, but here's the thing - many people read my blog who know me in "real life" and know my pseudonym. It's the readers of my blog who don't know me in real life that seem to get the most upset that they don't know my real name. I just can't see how this is relevant information. If we don't know each other in real life, maybe it's because I don't really want to know you.

How would it really benefit a chub like Randell if I commented, "Hi, My name is Michael Diamond, we don't really know each other outside of the blogosphere, but from what I can tell you seem to be a polyp on the colon of this town."

Would that suddenly make me a courageous guy? Would I be challenged to a duel? I've been slapped with the velvet glove before you know...

tha fuck?