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diff --git a/content/blog/2015-12-24-are-we-up-for-anonymity/index.en.md b/content/blog/2015-12-24-are-we-up-for-anonymity/index.en.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b68bd12 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/blog/2015-12-24-are-we-up-for-anonymity/index.en.md @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ ++++ +title = "Are we up for anonymity?" +lang = "en" + +[taxonomies] +tags = ["press", "freedom", "anonymity", "privacy", "surveillance"] + +[extra] +author = "harald" ++++ + +The Berliner Gazette explores the negative stigma around anonymity, and asks +what this means for a free press and privacy. + +> The dominant narrative of anonymity, as portrayed in popular media, is an +> unflattering one and its usage is associated with trolling, seedy +> transactions, harassment and terrorism. The conventional wisdom seems to be +> that online anonymity protects criminals and enables the hateful and toxic +> side of human nature. Such a negative reputation undermines an important +> practice with many legitimate uses. Anonymity can also offer vital protection +> to those who need it most. + +Read the [full article]. + +[full article]: http://berlinergazette.de/are-we-up-for-anonymity/ |