If you sign up for the military, put on a uniform, and go to war… nobody will ridicule you for "playing at being a soldier". You also (in theory) gain the benefits of the laws of war and Geneva convention. Anons face unrestricted warfare where they are being psychologically and economically targeted, and their families murdered and maimed, yet continue to fight despite the scorn heaped upon them.

I must write a proper tribute to anons soon…

I Feel I Have Accomplished More In 4 Years Being A Digital Warrior
Then I Ever Did In The Real Military.