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My name is April, and I'm Awesome
So Where Does It End?
The internet as we know it is a huge online community where anything and everything is possible. But, where does fantasy end and reality begin? What lengths are you willing to go to on the internet to have your say, to have your place and be noticed? For me, I go as far as owning my own website, posting at a few webforums and generally just surfing the net being awesome. For other people, they become hackers, gamers, or Anons - or maybe all 3. They jump to the next level of extremity and this is where things become controversial. Just because somebody is a hacker - it does not mean they use their talent maliciously. Just because someone is a gamer - it doesn’t make them a teenager with acne, braces and the king of wanking. However an Anon, they are the most controversial of all. Who is Anon? What is their purpose? Why are they Anon?
Anon can be anything, anyone and anywhere. One of the largest Anon communities to this day is the notorious 4chan Imageboard. I’ve only recently become aware of this site and it makes me wonder how I’ve been in the dark for so long. This forum is not for the weak hearted - it really shows just what the internet and the real world is capable of. This website is what blurs the lines between reality and fantasy..what is real and what is fake…who is who and what is what. It opens our eyes to real life stuff that may as well just be a fantasy.
Being Anon can give you a delicious variety of delights without suffering the consequences…unless you’re stupid and can’t use Anon properly. Then - you get found out and revenge is imminent. To use Anon correctly, you need to know all the tricks of the trade. You need to master the art of Anon.
However, by being Anon comes another label…Sadistic. Many Anons use their power to post some of the most sadistic content known to man, and this reputation preceeds all Anons. It’s like in Stephen King’s book “Cell” - the flock was a whole but they spoke through one phone-crazy. One title. One purpose. People associate Anon with “Bad”, “Taboo” and “Dangerous” and Anons become controversial. By being Anon, you aren’t afraid to show your identity, more doors simply open through the title of Anonymity.
The sole purpose of Anon is to promote a very controversial opinion or engage in a very controversial act. The title of Anon, when used correctly, bypasses many consequences that could come from voicing their opinion or something of the like. Many legal repercussions are avoided through Anon and this allows humanity to be more than a flock of sheep.
I’ve had good and bad experiences with Anons, and being Anon. A bad experience - Anon decided to post my personal contact information up. However, this Anon was foolish and didn’t protect their OWN personal contact information well enough and was exposed…he’s now dealing the consequences. =] A good experience with Anon? I’ve made a lifelong, very powerful friend. And being Anon? I’ve gained so many people’s trust and acknowledgement than I would have if they knew who I really was.
If you look under a rock you discover another world.
Have you ever been Anon or had an experience with Anon?
The Brains
Hi, my name is April. I'm 16, live in Australia, own 1 cat and work in a Library. This is my blog displaying teenage angst and the soap opera that is, ultimately, my life.
Posted on 24/02 in Online, Musings, with 2 Comments