VEXpro Build Blitz 2015

Originally Posted by stufflikethat

I do not see how having an anonymous account detracts from his/her opinion. Maybe they are not on a team or don't like having their name on the internet.

Instead of attacking the person you should consider their opinion. I think most people have the right intentions and just different opinions on how to do the most good for the community.

Everyone has a right to their opinions, but it is no secret that there is credibility in a name. Gregor (one of the most highly respected students in the FRC community) is in no way attacking the person. I wondered the same thing as he did. It is one thing to voice your opinions, but it is an entirely different thing to make negative and unsupported remarks behind the veil of anonymity. That isn't protecting yourself. That is being a coward. If you have an opinion just say it. Back your opinion. Hiding behind an anonymous account makes it look like you are ashamed to be seen saying what you're saying in public, in which case you should either not say it, or if it is something you feel needs to be addressed, private message the person.

Like I said, I respect the fact that everyone has an opinion, but I cannot respect someone who will publicly make negative and unsupported claims through an anonymous account. If you are going to speak anonymously, message the person anonymously and keep it private. If you're going to be public, be fully public.