Welcome to the world of anonymous collaboration on Google Sheets! In a recent article on The Cut, author Moira Donegan revealed the power of creating an anonymous collaborative Google Sheets table. She created the “Shitty Media Men” list, which exposed influential men in the media industry who had assaulted, harassed, or mistreated women. This list went viral within hours, bringing justice and exposing sexual harassers. Now, let me show you how you can create your own anonymous collaborative table on Google Sheets, for whatever reason you may have!
Create a New Google Account
To maintain your anonymity, start by creating a new Google account. By default, Google Sheets displays your account name to those with edit access. Follow these steps to create an anonymous account:
- Log out of your current Google account or open a private browsing tab.
- Go to https://accounts.google.com/SignUp and create a new account. You don’t have to fill in the “phone number” or “current email address” information.
- Use a strong password to prevent any hacking attempts on this account.
Create Your Table
Now that you’re anonymous, it’s time to create your table! Feel free to include the information you want to share anonymously and provide space for others to contribute.
- Go to Google Sheets and create a new table.
- Add your starting data. For example, you can create a table about low-quality apples.
Share Your Table
Google Sheets offers various privacy options to meet your needs when sharing your table. Choose the level of access you’re comfortable with:
- Click on the blue “Share” button in the top right to open the “Share with others” window.
- If you want to share with specific individuals, enter their email addresses in the “People” section. Use the button on the right to select “Can edit,” “Can comment,” or “Can view.”
- By default, anyone with edit access can also invite new editors. If you want to retain control over who can edit the list, click on “Advanced” in the bottom right.
- If you want to publicly share your table, click on “Get shareable link” in the “Share with others” window. By default, this will change the privacy settings to “Anyone with the link can view.” You can modify this to “Anyone with the link can comment” or “Anyone with the link can edit.”
Now, your table is as public or private as you want it to be. Share your knowledge about apples or any other topic you’re passionate about, and help create a safe and respectful online environment.
Now, back to the unrelated introduction: Donegan is a well-known author who has written about feminist issues for The New Yorker, The New Republic, and n+1. Her article on creating an anonymous collaborative table is a must-read for anyone who wants to have an opinion on the list.
Now that you know how to create your own anonymous collaborative table on Google Sheets, you can share and collaborate discreetly. Remember to respect the confidentiality of shared information and contribute to building a safe and respectful online environment.
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