Do you think there would be more hate crimes on Yahoo Answers...?

Question

...if people's personal info (address, phone #, etc) suddenly became visible? If not, do you think people would be less inclined to talk smack about other people, knowing that they could be found?

This is only a question. I know people get pretty worked up in the religion section. There have already been instances of "internet rage" reported. I wondered if Yahoo! Answers would be part of the "rage" phenomenon also...

Answer 1

I'm inclined to think that very few people, when offended, are ever in a position to act out against the source of their offense; however, I find it highly likely that the removal of anonymity would incline the community toward gentler and more thoughtful responses.

Answer 2

Actually, as I am very good with computers, I can. From this site, I can get your IP address. With that, I can get your full name, address, phone number, and any other info you have ever used online.

Answer 3

Agreed. that is operating rampant everywhere in the internet, a lot less difficult to be passive-aggressive over the internet than to actual have the dump automobiles to threat getting their faces rearranged for his or her deranged options and slurs.

Answer 4

if people could be easily identified people would definitely think twice before saying something. there are already so many idiots on answers, spreading their rage

Answer 5

yeah of course but you know I can still get people personal info so nothing is really safe you know what I am saying

Answer 6

this is the net...that is reality. They are very different.

Answer 7

lol, thats funny.

Answer 8

hmmmm...quite possibly

Answer 9

Probably so.