The word anonymous was borrowed into English around 1600 from the Late Latin word "anonymus", from Ancient Greek ᾰ̓νώνῠμος (anṓnumos, "without name"), from ᾰ̓ν- (an-, "un-") with ὄνῠμᾰ (ónuma), Aeolic and Doric … See more

Anonymity may reduce the accountability one perceives to have for their actions, and removes the impact these actions might otherwise have on their reputation. This can have … See more

Attempts at anonymity are not always met with support from society.
Anonymity sometimes clashes with the policies and … See more

When it is necessary to refer to someone who is anonymous, it is typically necessary to create a type of pseudo-identification for that … See more

Sometimes a person may desire a long-term relationship (such as a reputation) with another party without necessarily disclosing personally identifying information to … See more

Anonymous commercial transactions can protect the privacy of consumers. Some consumers prefer to use cash when buying everyday … See more

There are two aspects, one, giving to a large charitable organization obscures the beneficiary of a donation from the benefactor, the other is giving anonymously to … See more