How many of you would have a podcast (or something similar) if you could remain anonymous?
@InternetRooky That sounds intriguing, but we would need to also use voice masking technology to really be anonymous. I have never heard a podcast doing that.
@krock I was thinking exactly that actually. And what if there was a software suite that did the audio or video masking for you to lower the barrier to entry.
I think if the intention to stay anonymous was given up front and multiple people were doing it, the audience wouldnt find it so strange.
I like the idea of focusing on the ideas and not the identity of the person.
@InternetRooky Agreed. Removing the voice of the speaker (changing from a man to woman for example) let's us focus more on the message than how flowery the voice may be. I think many of us would have no problem with this. I use some pretty bad TTS for my ebooks since Google TTS is off limits on my Graphene. So I am used to it. I do not know what tools are available in this area though.
@krock I use TTS also - for textbooks. Works surprisingly well when the eyes are too tired to read.
There's some free options out there for voice changers. I've used Clownfish which is decent.
I'm wondering though, if you have voice modifying software that uses a preset change to your voice (i.e. pitch up by 40%, etc.) someone could probably reverse the effects to get your original voice for doxxing purposes.
Just you responding is making me think more deeply about this topic, so thank you.
@InternetRooky Many people in this community for example work both sides of the fence. We work for tech giants by day and FOSS by night. We have a lot to say but do not want to get blacklisted.
@InternetRooky I have no doubt it is possible. I think the technique might create additional interest in the shows as it will have that forbidden allure ;) It could certainly open up discussions by creating that freedom gained from anonymity.