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by thewholeview 2445 days ago
Thanks for asking. I've answered this in another thread, I'll copy paste the reply over with minor edits:

Yes, I can admit that I've created an alternate account. Because the current American political atmosphere is instilling fear for my ability to freely express the alternative that's other than the popular opinion. I'm selfish and wish to not cause damage to my credential on my main account, and leave that for non-political discussions.

I only come to hope to bring certain other perspective in peace and hoping for scholarly discussions on perspectives that I've not personally considered.

As for my life trajectory, I was born in China, studied in Canada, and now presently resides in America. I like to think that I lean towards the center, but other people may not believe so.

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Yeah, that's fine. Anonymity is important precisely because it allows one to discuss sensitive topics openly.

But you are using anonymity to advocate for a regime where anonymity has been systemically removed and where this conversation could never take place on a public forum. That's a bit of dissonance no?