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RE: Known Anonymity: The End Of The Internet Troll?
But I guess ... accountability exists because there is an identity that bears that weight?
Exactly, and even though we may not use our real names, the identity, or rather the reputation of the identity becomes important. Which for me is more akin to real life, just like if you go to a party with someone, but hate all the people there. Few of us would do anything other than make polite conversation till we left, we wouldn't instantly start insulting and offending people.
Maybe Steemit isn't the final solution to trolling, but I feel we're moving in the right direction.
True. Steemit and real-world alike can suppress trolls. Because of one's instincts to protect themselves, no one unnecessarily acts out because of perceived consequences.
But the intent behind all the trolling still remains - which I think is a problem both online and offline interactions.