I'm sorry, but you're naive. The day might come when anyone with an 'X' in their online username is considered a threat. Ridiculous? Sure. But how about the things you've purchased? Schools/churches you've attended? Meetings you've gone to? Friends you have? The problem is when the definition of a threat changes, you can't go back and change your past, but are stuck.
Being a Jew in Germany in 1910 wasn't an issue. They had nothing to hide. In 1940 there was no going back for them.
you are naive and live in a fantasy world if you are afraid of this.
regarding the jew example, the problem is not about having stated in public what you are but with societies which discriminate.
you might have a point saying “my life should not be transparent, as to make it more difficult for a potential discriminatory society to attack me”.
but it makes no real sense to worry about it because it is so super minor in comparison to the deep problems this society will have. i know you disagree :)
> the problem is not about having stated in public what you are but with societies which discriminate.
Doesn't history teach us over and over that societies DO discriminate? I don't believe that basic human trait will ever change. If that could change, maybe someday we could do away with 'evil' altogether, but I don't see that happening either.
Just look at Internet justice vigilanties. If you're on the wrong side of a social issue, you could very well be targeted. I have a few unpopular opinions, and I keep them to myself for that very reason. You don't have to look too far to see what happens if you don't.
Being a Jew in Germany in 1910 wasn't an issue. They had nothing to hide. In 1940 there was no going back for them.