do we have a right to anonymity? If so can other morally important considerations conflict with this right?
Q. do we have a right to anonymity? If so can other morally important considerations conflict with this right?
Asked by tanjarin21 - Mon Feb 11 22:32:24 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Do you mean an absolute right to go through life without a name or anyone else remembering anything about you to identify you by? Of course not because it would be impossible to guarantee or enforce or administer. Do you have a right to anonymity in certain transactions? I believe the case law says yes on that, but the scope is limited.
Answered by Barry C - Mon Feb 11 22:49:16 2008

What do u think about gossip mongers that hide behind the anonymity of the Internet?
Q. First there were pictures of Obama with a turban on and now people have suggested that Sarah Palin's relatively young son is actually her daughter's. I know nothing about either of these things, but would like to know what you think???
Asked by magpie - Tue Sep 2 01:19:11 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Political mud has been flung for many years. The rumor mill is ripe with it every year. They do it to confuse people and misdirect voters to the real issue of electing the right person for the job. McCain knows he can't possibly win so his camp is gearing up with Republican mongering. I don't pay any attention to it. Gossip in a more personal way is unnecessary and wrong. It'll come back to bite the person in the end.
Answered by Mary C - Tue Sep 2 01:31:13 2008

why does anonymity on the internet make some people nasty while others remain fair and decent?
Q. anyone can assume an imaginary name, and go on rampage mistreating people. Some, however, chose not to go down that road. What makes the difference?
Asked by Aziz - Sat Jan 5 04:45:21 2008 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Those who are regularly insulting rather than fair and objective have poor social skills. They use the internet because it's safe, and they're much less vulnerable to the problems they have socially.
Answered by bablshams - Sat Jan 5 04:50:35 2008

Did Cassidy G learn a little something about the anonymity of the internet today?
Q. I wasn't gonna do that stuff, but I hope I scared some sense into you. That was a seriously idiotic thing to do.
Asked by Mar Mar the Candy Bar - Sat Jan 24 18:00:56 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hope you did scare some sense into her, cause that had to be the second dumbest thing I've seen. At least on Yahoo! Answers
Answered by momog rly14 - Sat Jan 24 18:09:42 2009

Social research qs: What's the difference between anonymity and confidentiality?
Q. Social research qs: What's the difference between anonymity and confidentiality?
Asked by karishmaa - Wed Aug 5 09:44:02 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

How important is your anonymity to you on Yahoo Answers?
Q. Just curious. Would you care if someone you know realized it was you?
Asked by Jen - Fri Nov 9 20:04:53 2007 - - 11 Answers - 1 Comments

A. heh, heh. must lurk in the corner, in the shadows. if anyone saw me ...i'd know they followed the links i provided. i am who i am, online or off. actually, i'm a bit more respectful online, just a matter of culture. and too i am always aware that this site, in particular, is scanned by homeland security, so i tone it down a bit. btw, there really is little anonymity here. that's a thin illusion.
Answered by Golden - Fri Nov 9 20:37:15 2007

Do you consider yourself to be a coward who hides behind anonymity?
Q. Or do you have the guts to reveal yourself?
Asked by Benny Suspendy - Fri Jan 9 23:13:06 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Just ask. I have nothing to hide. There's a few who know the real me. All they did was ask.
Answered by Broken Heart Grimey - Fri Jan 9 23:17:09 2009

Does the default setting in Foxy Proxy preserve anonymity?
Q. I want to know if my IP is protected by the default settings.
Asked by Patrick - Wed Jul 29 07:00:08 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. foxyproxy does not inherently make you anonymous.,
Answered by ' slimRazor ' - Wed Jul 29 07:40:00 2009

Given your anonymity, how many of you would honestly choose a newborn pet over an adopted one? Why?
Q. I am trying to encourage animal adoptions to prevent over breeding and animal abuse/ abandonment. Honest answers are imperative to obtain an accurate consensus. If I can find out why people would rather have a newborn and hear their own preferences or concerns about adoptions, then possibly, I can develop an approach to meet such apprehensions with a reassuring and very gratifying alternative.
Asked by curious me - Thu Feb 22 03:28:02 2007 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I have never had a dog of my own since being a pup. One day I will but as I work in a vet surgery I seem to keep adopting clients pets that they can no longer keep. But yes one day I will get a puppy
Answered by chanmckinlay - Thu Feb 22 03:32:26 2007

What is a good pay proxy server that will give me security from hackers and anonymity?
Q. What is a good pay proxy server that will give me security from hackers and anonymity?
Asked by forsril - Fri Aug 28 00:25:40 2009 - - -9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Proxies leak info and IP addresses and are trivial to block. Get yourself a Personal VPN that encrypts your entire network connection and does not leak info. Plus it never gets blocked.
Answered by Shawn - Sat Aug 29 03:05:27 2009

Would YA be better or worse without the anonymity?
Q. A lot of people here seem to ask questions, rate people, and answer questions with a kind of fearlessness that comes from the anonymity of the service. All things considered, would the service be better without that anonymity? Why, or why not?
Asked by C V - Thu Jan 31 12:56:33 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. anonymity protects us there are some people who do not take being told they are wrong well. Even if you offer up a new viewpoint, they take extreme offense Would you want the crazy few to know where you live the anonymity also allows Kids and others to seek help from us, when there is no one else -- and allows us to be totally honest as we hide behind the mask of our Avatars Anonymity allows Yahoo Answers to exist - Many would quickly leave without an Avatar to protect them. It allows you to say anything within the guidelines. How many questions or answers would not be here if, everyone around you in the real world knew about it. Teachers or neighbours asking why you said that. Good enough arguement for you??
Answered by steven m - Thu Jan 31 13:09:19 2008

Is TOR really reliable for network anonymity?
Q. I just wanna really know if TOR will make packets really unreadable... Any answers are appreciated.
Asked by J-me - Sun Oct 19 20:41:13 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I depends on the security practices of the intermediate servers. If they log for any duration there could be risk. Otherwise it is probably as safe as you can find these days.
Answered by Klathorn - Sun Oct 19 20:51:01 2008

I want Internet anonymity. I've tried a lot of proxy, i need fresh one?
Q. I want Internet anonymity. I've tried a lot of proxy, i need fresh one
Asked by .com .net - Wed Feb 11 02:03:29 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You can give this proxy a try to unblock those blocked websites; it works like a charm! Be sure to tell your friends about it so they too can enjoy. Happy surfing!
Answered by Ronnel S - Wed Feb 11 09:23:26 2009

What are some good affiliate programs for online privacy and anonymity?
Q. Sites such as hide-my-ip.com, findnot.com offer affiliate programs. I am looking for more.
Asked by Dan C - Tue Oct 2 13:01:36 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I use a software/service from this company called PrivacyView Software. I am not in the business so I don't know the specifics of what you are looking for but it is online privacy/anonymity so I guess that should help. I noticed the affiliate section when downloading some of their products, but again the affiliate thing isn't my area of expertise.
Answered by ReckLess - Wed Oct 3 11:44:34 2007

Rape Shield Law: Should the accused have equal anonymity?
Q. I am doing a research paper for my college english class. Everyone knows the cases on the Kobe trial and the Duke Lacrosse team. should they have posted Kobe Bryant name and picture across the world and should they have did the same thing for the Duke Lacrosse team.
Asked by Tiffany - Fri Oct 31 13:29:13 2008 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I understand the sentiments regarding men being falsely accused by some scheming women, the problem would be in changing the law is that burglars etc. who have been falsely accused could then demand anonymity also. There have been just as many men who's lives have been ruined by false allegations of burglary as there are men falsely accused of rape. I think the answer is in tightening up the rules of the prosecution when faced with allegations of rape.
Answered by Ron - Fri Oct 31 13:53:52 2008

Do you think that men accused of rape should be granted anonymity until after the trial finishes?
Q. I've heard several stories of men being falsely accused of rape, and eventually being acquitted, but still having their lives ruined due to the fact that they were named in the media. Supposed victims of rape recieve anonymity, but should the accused also be granted this?
Asked by frostyismad - Tue Dec 26 09:36:47 2006 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Actually, I think ANYONE accused of ANY crime should receive anonymity until after the trial. I understand the "freedom of press" issue, but so many accused are "guilty until proven innocent" because of the media. I think that this can ultimately interfere with the ability of the accused to have a fair trial.
Answered by wendy g - Thu Dec 28 01:53:21 2006

what are some sites for web anonymity or proxy servers?
Q. i'm trying to log on to some forum sites that have been banned by other users who have a similar ip address to me. how can i circumvent this?
Asked by mp01 - Mon Jul 9 02:03:17 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

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Answered by James L - Wed Jul 11 15:19:29 2007

Does the anonymity of the internet reveal the true face of humanity?
Q. Does the anonymity of the internet reveal the true face of humanity?
Asked by The Miracle Toaster 2000 - Sun Mar 8 21:53:56 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. ...sorry... ...what basis of true face of humanity are we speaking of... ...im just passing through to have a good time... ...surely i don't speak for humanity...
Answered by *RED* - Sun Mar 8 22:16:10 2009

I'm in Greece, but I want the Internet to think I'm in England. Is there an advanced anonymity tool for this?
Q. I've currently installed Tor, but I'm not convinced it's doing much at all. Google always knows I'm in Greece (though I supposed Tor never promised more than that). Is there another tool I can install where I can specify a country of origin for the IP?
Asked by Shant - Wed Dec 26 05:29:34 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. To accomplish this, you will need to use a proxy in England. A simple definition of a proxy is a redirector. You will send all of your request TO the proxy, and the proxy will load all of the information you wish to see through its system. There are a number of proxies world wide. Most will be anonymous proxies setup to mask the identification of the individual doing the web browsing (hence the name anonymous!) If you are a Unix / Linux person and have a system setup in England, there are a number of open source proxy applications you can configure at your home that will allow you to do all of your Internet activity through the proxy on your box.
Answered by John S - Wed Dec 26 06:09:06 2007

Why do so many Yahoo Answers participants hide behind anonymity?
Q. It would be so nice sometimes to be able to exchange views [off line?] with intelligent people. It is so frustrating to look up so many person's profiles to find they are uncontactable. How do those who ARE contactable feel? I think it should be a requirement for inclusion at level4 and above that there is a contact mechanism in place. What do you think?
Asked by SouthOckendon - Sat Nov 18 05:48:33 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Maybe if only level fours could contact each other and on up to level seven that is. I received a lot of e-mail from someone trying to harass me. Needless to say I had to turn my e-mail contact off for a week or so. But it is back on now. I can understand why people turn it off, but a lot of people do hide behind anonymity.
Answered by RIDLEY? - Sat Nov 18 05:55:15 2006