I don’t see a problem with speculating about whether two anonymous posters are the same person, but pushing the idea that a poster who wishes to remain anonymous is the same person as a poster who’s publicly identified is close to doxing.
If (1) it isn’t too late and (2) this is your reason for departing rather than an opportunity for doing something you’d been kinda wanting to for ages, may I suggest that you not leave? Your presence here is valuable and I don’t think one misstep changes that.
That’s an ingenious conjecture, but I don’t think I believe it. We already know Ilya’s LW name is also his real name; repeating that fact here doesn’t make any sense.
I don’t see a problem with speculating about whether two anonymous posters are the same person, but pushing the idea that a poster who wishes to remain anonymous is the same person as a poster who’s publicly identified is close to doxing.
I agree. I feel violated, offended and frankly sorry for Gleb. Illya I honestly never would have expected this and from you of all people.
Ok, I removed the post. And I am out myself.
I think your posts are awesome and a much needed breath of fresh air.
In terms of virtue ethics: you are the kind of person we want here. And if someone doesn’t, then that’s a personality failing on their part.
Please stick around.
If (1) it isn’t too late and (2) this is your reason for departing rather than an opportunity for doing something you’d been kinda wanting to for ages, may I suggest that you not leave? Your presence here is valuable and I don’t think one misstep changes that.
(I appreciate that #1 or #2 might well be false.)
I think “I am out myself” here means “my real name is publicly associated with my LW account”, and has nothing to do with leaving the site.
That’s an ingenious conjecture, but I don’t think I believe it. We already know Ilya’s LW name is also his real name; repeating that fact here doesn’t make any sense.