r/anonymous

Back in 2025 I was struggling with everything around me and just needed someone to talk to, someone that wouldn’t judge me, an anonymous ear to listen and understand what I was going through. And so, I reached out to Reddit. Silly to think that this place out of all would provide me with any guidance but with that aside I still persisted. On here I met a wonderful individual, I ended up losing the password and login for this account therefore losing contact with this person as-well. But recently I found it, and all I want to say is thank you. From a struggling teen in their early high school years, to today. A graduate about to walk the stage and enter a new world of opportunity. I am now pushing further in my studies of psychology in children in hopes to one day make an impact on someone as you did for me. It may seem dumb, but that talk with a stranger completely changed my perception on life. I’ve grown to love myself, make the most out of what I’m given and live in the moment. I’m not sure that this message will ever reach you, but I can hope that it will. Thank you for your kindness stranger.

What has happened to Anonymous?

Please stop the posting things for people to run away and avoid the harsh truth be more respectful and just simply leave a well known sign for your partner to recognize so people who don't know it don't do anything stupid thinking your there other half please save lives let's break the matrix

I’ve been thinking about how people behave differently when they’re more anonymous online, and it made me curious about experiences beyond the “normal” internet.

If you’ve ever explored more anonymous spaces (even just out of curiosity), what was it like for you? What drew you there, and how did it feel compared to regular browsing?

I’m especially interested in the behavioural side—do you think anonymity changes how people think or act? For example, does it make people more open, more cautious, or even more experimental?

Also curious about trust—without familiar brands or identities, what makes something feel reliable (or not)?

Would love to hear any experiences or reflections you’re comfortable sharing (keeping things general, of course).

From a consumer psychology perspective, it’s fascinating to ask:
How does behaviour change when identity and social judgement are reduced?