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Germany's Merz calls for real names on the internet (dpa-international.com)

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cross-posted from : https://lemmy.zip/post/59424100

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for an end to widespread anonymity on the internet, saying users should post under their real names.

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[–] WoodScientist@lemmy.world 102 points 2 days ago (3 children)

I propose that all politicians must have cameras installed and streamed 24/7 in any spaces they regularly occupy. This includes offices, private homes, and even bathrooms. These spaces must have enough cameras that there are no blind spots within the rooms. Let's make every politician live in a very literal manifestation of 1984. Don't want to have the whole world watch you take a crap? Don't run for office.

[–] UltraGiGaGigantic@lemmy.ml 1 points 21 hours ago

I want a camera up their butthole

[–] grandel@lemmy.ml 36 points 2 days ago

As soon as any politician critisises this idea, tell them there is nothing to worry about if you have nothing to hide.

[–] chicken@lemmy.dbzer0.com 33 points 2 days ago

Merz criticized defenders of online anonymity, saying they are "often people who, from the shadows of anonymity, demand the greatest possible transparency from others."

Dude is non-comprehending and very offended to hear it