why is dmc a secret?

[folly_]

this isnt a request as i already know what dmc stands for, but i was wondering why the real name is hidden from new members? i know that its a thing here that you have to build up trust first, and ive heard people say that they wont dm the name because of superstition. is it to be cautious encouraging something like buying sn to strangers? is it to stop outsiders from getting the name to someone who would try and shut sources down...? ive also heard that news outlets have reported on it already and its not that hard to just look it up on a private browser (which is what i did)

 

[lilyofthevalley404]

Its for all of the things you mentioned it's not a perfect solution but it stops some people who can't be bothered to research for 5 minutes and it helps stop people CTB on impulse

 

[lionetta12]

this isnt a request as i already know what dmc stands for, but i was wondering why the real name is hidden from new members? i know that its a thing here that you have to build up trust first, and ive heard people say that they wont dm the name because of superstition. is it to be cautious encouraging something like buying sn to strangers? is it to stop outsiders from getting the name to someone who would try and shut sources down...? ive also heard that news outlets have reported on it already and its not that hard to just look it up on a private browser (which is what i did)

I do believe that you just answered your own question.

 

[opheliaoveragain]

Because PUBLICLY posting it like you've stated would put the nature of this site and likely DMC, in jeopardy. I understand what you mean re: media but keep in mind the location of DMC, they have bigger things going on at the moment. People are also guarded because with every influx of new members, like yourself, the more the likelihood goes up of someone having shitty intentions. Not referring directly to you as I don't know you. Just giving some context.

 

[folly_]

I do believe that you just answered your own question.

i guess so, was just confused since it didnt seem that difficult to find outside of ss. makes sense!

Because PUBLICLY posting it like you've stated would put the nature of this site and likely DMC, in jeopardy. I understand what you mean re: media but keep in mind the location of DMC, they have bigger things going on at the moment. People are also guarded because with every influx of new members, like yourself, the more the likelihood goes up of someone having shitty intentions. Not referring directly to you as I don't know you. Just giving some context.

thanks for the response, i can totally understand why people feel guarded. i dont plan on posting about it myself either ofc

 

[pefr3]

I am in the same boat, but I'm not sure it's about superstition - think it is probably for liability reasons especially given the scrutiny at the moment..

 

[folly_]

I am in the same boat, but I'm not sure it's about superstition - think it is probably for liability reasons especially given the scrutiny at the moment..

yeah, probably. i dont know how long its been there but they do have a warning on the site now. i only have heard superstition from two people though so take my words with a grain of salt (lol)

 

[ijustwishtodie]

I think it's to try and prevent pro lifers from shutting the SN site down since there are pro lifers lurking in the shadows here to try and get any and all peaceful methods banned since they're pro suffering and want us to suffer