My understanding is that it is anonymous, but I am wondering if people can find out who you are in some way or not? Is there anything I need to do on profile settings etc to protect my information?
Suppose I live in a country where free speech doesn't exist and I decided to bad mouth the govt on a throwaway reddit account, can my post be somehow traced back to my IP, MAC, etc if the Govt forces Reddit to give them the deets? What are the limits to Reddits anonymity (apart from me voluntarily disclosing identifiable information I mean)?
Does Reddit have a built-in anonymous posting feature?
No, Reddit doesn’t have a specific anonymous posting feature, but its username-based system and throwaway accounts provide similar functionality.
Can you post on Reddit without revealing your identity?
Yes, Reddit allows users to remain anonymous by using pseudonymous usernames and creating throwaway accounts for additional privacy.
Can Reddit moderators or admins see my identity?
Moderators cannot access personal details, but Reddit admins can see account information if needed for enforcing policies.
With the most recent wave of subreddit bans, I’m seeing a lot of user complaints that Reddit is “no longer anonymous.”
Is Reddit really anonymous for the average user? Was it ever?
I’ve been operating under the assumption that no, it is not truly anon and that if someone wanted to they could link your account to your identity. It’s just more complicated then it would be for Facebook.
Is this correct?
You're anon to your family, coworkers etc.. you aren't forced to use real name, profile picture and have your boss and neighbours snooping in your private life. In that way it is a whole lot better than fb. Anon to gov? Probably not.
It's pseudonymous, not anonymous. Once you reveal too much info about your pseudonym (your account), you become identifiable, and all the info reddit has about you can be assigned to your personal identity. So be careful what you post and change your accounts frequently.
Just wondering—to what extent can I stay anonymous on Reddit? Also, does Reddit collect our IP addresses? I feel like Reddit could be my safe space to express myself, and I just really don’t want any of my family or friends to find out I’m lurking here.
How anonymous are you on Reddit ? Can people find out your identity and is it easy to dox members? It seems more safe and anonymous thank other social media platforms but want to check