Reddit user allowed to remain anonymous following court ruling

A Reddit user who faced a legal fight to reveal their identity has been allowed to stay anonymous, a court has ruled.

The user, who posts with the name "Darkspilver," was represented by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), and was concerned the revelation of his identity would put him at risk of being cut off from friends and family.

In the case, "Darkspilver" chose the male pseudonym "John Doe," although their gender remains undisclosed.

"Darkspilver" had been a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses for his entire life, and was posting his concerns on a subreddit for ex-members of the organization. He posted anonymously, as so to allow him to speak out without fear of retaliation. Read more...