Critics point out that this could have a chilling effect on political free speech, the ability of journalists to use anonymous sources, whistle blowing, political blogging and other areas where the public needs protection from retaliation through anonymity.
批评者指出这可能导致对政治言论自由，新闻记者使用匿名信息源，揭发政治博客，以及其他公众需要通过匿名性来防止报复的领域，产生抑制作用。