This fascinating article suggests that out of "total anonymity", "persistent pseudonyms", and "real names", it is "persistent pseudonyms" that produces the most civil online community.

theconversation.com/online-ano

@anthracite Extremely strong agree!! That has always been my experience.

@mawr

Same, really, though I've never formally said "I think this is the best way to do online communities".

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Pretty much nailed my thoughts and experiences with onlie communites.

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