Knowledge Base/Gawker Media FAQ/Burners

What is a "burner" account?

Kaila
posted this on April 17, 2012 10:14

Signing up using our "burner" account option is the best way to join the discussion with complete anonymity on the Gawker Media network. No part of this account is tied to any information whatsoever concerning your identity.

If you'd like to add your unique perspective to an ongoing conversation or join an engaging thread, you can sign up quickly, easily and anonymously by selecting the "burner" option.

Simply enter an available screenname of your choice when prompted, then be certain to write down or copy-paste the unique account key you receive

A burner account does not have to be for one-time use. We welcome you to make this wholly anonymous incarnation your own. However, if you lose the "key" initially issued, we will not be able to retrieve this information for you or reset the account.

Save your key! Everything about a burner account is yours to control -- which means no old-fashioned passwords stored on-site.

 
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