The problem with forums and public IRC channels is that they form cultures based around individual personalities, and those who are in or near the center are generally free to be assholes to newcomers while not being called out for that behavior, because most users are eager to please the older/more prolific posters. Fully anonymous boards are far better in this regard, because there are really no identifiable individual personalities. Thus, it doesn't matter how long you've been a poster; if you act like an idiot or an asshole there is nothing preventing other posters from being honest about your behavior. This promotes a healthy social atmosphere.

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