For
It keeps them safe while reporting real issues.
Against
Anonymous reporting makes it harder to verify sources.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Bylines and cutlines are some times withheld by the publication to protect journalists and their sources.”
“It could be personal safety or at times legal reasons.”
“If you’re anonymous you’re not performing journalism, you’re a whistleblower.”
“We put our names on our work.”