The reason for the poster not using their name doesn't matter relative to my comment which has to do with the fact that if you knew them or something about them you might give more weight to what they have said in the absence of all the information being considered.
Obviously there is a reason they aren't using their identity.
Would you feel the same if you heard a story from a friend you knew and trusted vs. overheard a story being told from a complete stranger? That's the point I am making. That you are more likely to believe something from someone you know something about rather than a complete stranger. Has nothing to do with why they have decided to not reveal their identity. What about my comment indicates to you that I think they should have revealed who they are exactly?
If I revealed my identity and I was actually a well known person you might give more credence (and respect) instead of reacting with "idiocy" to what I've said. And that would make sense. Just like people will react to what PG says with more respect then a random HN poster and cut more slack.
Thanks for saying "absolute idiocy" and assuming that I don't know something as simple and obvious as "it's a really bad idea to associate your name with the situation".
Obviously there is a reason they aren't using their identity.
Would you feel the same if you heard a story from a friend you knew and trusted vs. overheard a story being told from a complete stranger? That's the point I am making. That you are more likely to believe something from someone you know something about rather than a complete stranger. Has nothing to do with why they have decided to not reveal their identity. What about my comment indicates to you that I think they should have revealed who they are exactly?
If I revealed my identity and I was actually a well known person you might give more credence (and respect) instead of reacting with "idiocy" to what I've said. And that would make sense. Just like people will react to what PG says with more respect then a random HN poster and cut more slack.
Thanks for saying "absolute idiocy" and assuming that I don't know something as simple and obvious as "it's a really bad idea to associate your name with the situation".