Their system was arguably better
in that enforced anonymity meant that every post had to be judged on merit alone, rather than the personality of its author.

That's been done away with now, though.
(MooCow_Byter, Wed 3 Jun 2009, 16:34, archived)

haha
better? it killed 4chan
( well, Wed 3 Jun 2009, 16:36, archived)

In theory, maybe
but I'd be interested by what standards a system that leads to grieving parents being harassed by internet cowards is "better".
( Flapjack I spay a little mare for you, Wed 3 Jun 2009, 16:38, archived)

i'm not sure how you got that anonymity lead to that

( well, Wed 3 Jun 2009, 16:39, archived)

I'm not sure what else it was
and I'd bet money that it doesn't happen much on any forums where there are usernames and offline contacts.
( Flapjack I spay a little mare for you, Wed 3 Jun 2009, 16:42, archived)

the complete lack of rules and moderation were probably a larger factor
since you can post anonymously anywhere, all you need is an email address
( well, Wed 3 Jun 2009, 16:48, archived)

The system was fine,
it's just the people who were shit. This is a common engineering problem.
(MooCow_Byter, Wed 3 Jun 2009, 16:40, archived)

The same crowd saved a kitten though, so, yeah, SHURRUP!

( Dave Trouser ; the people's choice - 75% agree, Wed 3 Jun 2009, 16:40, archived)

I concede, the system is better.

( Flapjack I spay a little mare for you, Wed 3 Jun 2009, 16:43, archived)