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On Fri, Feb 1, 2019 at 9:17 AM Cynede <cynede@g.o> wrote: |
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> I'd like Gentoo to support pseudonyms (for the purposes of privacy) as |
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> FSF projects does, and in that case ID/webcam verification with OpenPGP |
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> keys being signed by members of trustee makes real sense. (probably |
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> that could be off-topic here) |
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IMO this is fairly tangential to the WoT issue. |
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However, I'll point out the main issue with allowing pseudonyms is |
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that it basically reduces skin in the game. People are probably less |
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likely to treat each other terribly if it will result in them never |
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getting another job. On the other hand, people will behave better if |
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they know their reputation within Gentoo will translate into better |
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opportunities for them in the real world. |
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If somebody has a serious need for anonymity and safety, chances are |
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that some friendly government is already going to give them a new |
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name, but failing that perhaps exceptions could be made on an |
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individual basis. I don't think the simple desire to remain anonymous |
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ought to be one of them. |
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