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Gunnar_Zarncke comments on Open Thread Feb 29 - March 6, 2016 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: ChristianKl 01 March 2016 06:15:56PM 0 points [-]

In general I think the likely benefits from the linked identities will outweigh the costs. Being known is often better than being unknown even if the reason for which you known isn't super-special.

Comment author: Gunnar_Zarncke 02 March 2016 07:17:23AM 0 points [-]

But he can link the indentities later. Unlinking on the other hand...