It could've worked out...

... But it didn't. The anonymous posting system simply doesn't work. The reason behind this is that everybody can post what the fuck they want - whenever the fuck they want to. This results in 99,5 % of all posts being completely useless, and nobody wants to read them.

Why do I never see anybody posting anything intelligent here anymore?

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Problems with 2ch-type forums often come along the lines of "people will be more likely to insult, flame, and troll if they're anonymous". This may be true... but people are already pseudonymous on most forums. The drama and hatred you see on pseudonymous forums is as bad as it gets; with anonymity, you'll probably be better off. If you can't force people to pay or use their real names, spring for a totally anonymous forum.