Anonymous Chats vs Display Names: What's Better for Pollz?

[madmecodes]

Need to decide on chat functionality. Should users chat anonymously or display their names/usernames?

🤔 The Dilemma

Anonymous Chats 📱

• ✅ More honest opinions (no fear of judgment)
• ✅ Encourages shy users to participate
• ✅ Protects privacy
• ❌ Potential for spam/trolling
• ❌ No accountability for bad behavior
• ❌ Harder to build community

Display Names 👤

• ✅ Accountability reduces spam
• ✅ Builds community connections
• ✅ Easier moderation
• ❌ Users might self-censor
• ❌ Privacy concerns
• ❌ May discourage participation

💡 Hybrid Ideas

• Moderator-only names - Anonymous to users, visible to mods