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    • Trebach@kbin.social
      2·
      1 year ago

      It will for certain subs because they need that anonymity to talk about certain subjects that they would be persecuted for if done in public. Think LGBT+, leaving certain religions, having different political views that is massively discouraged if not outright banned in their location, having certain medical procedures that are limited if not outright banned in their location, etc.

  • RFBurns@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    1 year ago

    “Leak, or leak not: There is no ‘…will leak’.”

    – Yoda

    Claiming that “you’re gonna…” accomplishes nothing, and paints a target on your chest. Also it tips off your adversary and allows them time to:

    1. Dig up dirt on you
    2. Publish ‘mitigating data’ to soften the blow of your activity.