While a throwaway account might help personal protection for the coordinator, it also makes increases the risk of the coordinator not being trustworthy. Previously, we often had people who write an anonymous post but who are seasoned community member write the mods to have them vouch for the account being owned by a community member.
A LessWrong user with an established account (multiple posts and comments, having modest karma) contacted me and claimed this as their post and throwaway account. I do not know them personally but I think this user/​post is most likely trustworthy.
While a throwaway account might help personal protection for the coordinator, it also makes increases the risk of the coordinator not being trustworthy. Previously, we often had people who write an anonymous post but who are seasoned community member write the mods to have them vouch for the account being owned by a community member.
A LessWrong user with an established account (multiple posts and comments, having modest karma) contacted me and claimed this as their post and throwaway account. I do not know them personally but I think this user/​post is most likely trustworthy.