Steemit indeed has fewer trolls :) But I got the impression that it's a matter of accountability, less about identity. The system encourages users to play nice; the flagging mechanic discourages people to troll.
But I guess ... accountability exists because there is an identity that bears that weight? This way, Steemit probably mirrors a real-world setting the most compared to other social media platforms.
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Exactly, and even though we may not use our real names, the identity, or rather the reputation of the identity becomes important. Which for me is more akin to real life, just like if you go to a party with someone, but hate all the people there. Few of us would do anything other than make polite conversation till we left, we wouldn't instantly start insulting and offending people.
Maybe Steemit isn't the final solution to trolling, but I feel we're moving in the right direction.
Cg
True. Steemit and real-world alike can suppress trolls. Because of one's instincts to protect themselves, no one unnecessarily acts out because of perceived consequences.
But the intent behind all the trolling still remains - which I think is a problem both online and offline interactions.