First things first - This is NOT about Mudcat guest postings. Max and the Mods (Good 1960s covers band name!) have a great handle on blocking and removing nasty anonymous posts.

This IS about anonymous postings on the social media giants. In the light of the racist abuse received by the poor lads who missed penalties in the Euro final football match there has been, quite rightly, a great outcry, including many calls to stop anonymous postings. This is usually followed by calls to ensure that anyone posting can be identified and that their identity is verified by said social media giants. While this is all well and good and, in the circumstances, I can see a good argument for it, I do worry that such open postings can and will be used for nefarious purposes to spoil innocent peoples reputations. What is more I can see some good reasons for wanting to remain anonymous.

Whatcher all think?