[janardanyri]

> I never understood the reasoning behind this kind of social login. If you're dead set on being an ass [...]

The purpose is to influence people who exist on the spectrum somewhere between angelic and dead set on being an ass.

[onosendai]

I understand the purpose, I'm questioning its efficacy.

[cwilson]

Is the offline version of this strategy efficient? By that I mean if we're standing in a room together are you less likely to be an asshole to me than when you're behind a keyboard?

This method is simply trying to replicate the offline version of the experience by adding a face to the name. I'm not saying it's the perfect solution, but it's probably a step in the right direction.

[jack-r-abbit]

The offline version of this is requiring everyone to wear a "Hello my name is __________" sticker but not actually checking that they put their real name on it.