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ChristianKl comments on Open thread, Oct. 20 - Oct. 26, 2014 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: ChristianKl 23 October 2014 04:16:13PM 4 points [-]

I think the case law on the issue is that, nobody speaks up when people do this and mark it specifically.

On the other hand do not use both accounts within one discussion. Don't use both accounts to vote on the same thread.

Given that you have written the thread, it's however likely a bad idea for you to start a more anonymous account right now ;) if you care about keeping secrets from people on LW and not only the casual browser.

Comment author: Gunnar_Zarncke 23 October 2014 09:16:57PM 2 points [-]

On the other hand do not use both accounts within one discussion. Don't use both accounts to vote on the same thread.

This is a very resonable recommendation.

Given that you have written the thread...

I considered this beforehand of course. Even if I did I would have plausible deniability, which is what counts. Even if regular LWers suspected something the pretense could be held. See also http://lesswrong.com/lw/24o/eight_short_studies_on_excuses/