Should people be allowed to fake their identity online?

[Daltron]

For example pursue a pseudonym and false personality?
Are there certain sites that are more open to this than others?

[Futz]

People should be able to remain anonymous and do what they like with that power

But really they shouldn't fake themselves online because I imagine it's quite mentally damaging

[Mikey]

They shouldn't fake their identify, just keep it private and as Futz said above people should be able to remain anonymous.

[e5]

Well people do, so it is allowed? There's catfish all over

[Sharon]

no of course not lol what would be the point if everyone was a faker

i can sympathise a bit with people who fake because they have major insecurities etc but it really does **** me off when people fake pictures because if you don't feel confident bout urself and don't want to post pics, just don't. the answer isn't to fake pictures so every1 thinks you're good looking lol. i imagine it feels weird when people are like complimenting ur fake pics and ur just like yeah cheers lol. plenty of people haven't posted pics of themselves and that's fine lol

[xxMATTGxx]

Anyone who does normally gets found out in the end. There's been a few people on Habbox that have done that and other members of the community have found evidence that they have been faking since day one. Some fake pictures, some fake gender. Sure be anonymous and don't post pictures of yourself but when you start taking other peoples pictures and telling everyone it's you, seems a bit wrong.

[Inseriousity.]

Yeah there isn't really any harm if everyone thought chels looked like that or dogboy was older than he said he was etc. It's different if you're going to be meeting people though. Also, clearly wrong if there is intent to hurt (pedos etc). I've never seen the point myself though. It'd just get tiring keeping up with the lie all the time and if you're doing it because you're insecure, just going to continue that cycle when you do get found out and everyone (naturally) trusts/likes you a little less.

[Phil]

People can do what they want but people that catfish really annoy me. It's like I've spoken to you for years and you're not even the person you say you are. I would have no time for that person anymore. If you don't want people to know who you are, stay anonymous!

Personally if I did it and then I ended up coming on here, getting close with a load of people, eventually I'd want to tell them but I wouldn't be able to because I know they'll never trust me again and stuff

[Martin]

Yeah there isn't really any harm if everyone thought chels looked like that or dogboy was older than he said he was etc. It's different if you're going to be meeting people though. Also, clearly wrong if there is intent to hurt (pedos etc). I've never seen the point myself though. It'd just get tiring keeping up with the lie all the time and if you're doing it because you're insecure, just going to continue that cycle when you do get found out and everyone (naturally) trusts/likes you a little less.

People can do what they want but people that catfish really annoy me. It's like I've spoken to you for years and you're not even the person you say you are. I would have no time for that person anymore. If you don't want people to know who you are, stay anonymous!

Personally if I did it and then I ended up coming on here, getting close with a load of people, eventually I'd want to tell them but I wouldn't be able to because I know they'll never trust me again and stuff

Well I've met both of you and you're both girls so ye!! stop lieing guys gosh



To answer the question, I never really understand why people do this. I think its fine to remain anonymous and like if you don't want certain details known then don't say them, but like pretending to be someone you are not just seems realllllly weird.

[Kardan]

Yes, otherwise what would win Shock of the Year for the Habbox Awards?