With more than 1,000 likes on Facebook, USI Secret Admirers is gaining an incredible audience – an incredible audience that wastes time on an added layer of anonymity.

First, I will be transparent: I “liked” the page. But I do not like the idea behind it at all.

The page allows people to submit an anonymous message on Google Docs to their secret crush, and the admins of the page (also anonymous) will post the messages as status updates. Followers can then tag their friends who the message is about and friends proceed to be either really flattered or really freaked out.

Within the first few days, when there were less than 100 likes, one of the first posts was to a girl whose “tits are very nice and I want to motorboat them every time I see you. The only reason why I would even (bear) being in the same room with you is to f*ck the living sh*t out of you.”

These admins of the highly popular page don’t have any ethics when extremely rude posts are given to them.

They did eventually take that down, but I guarantee it was after the girl asked them to.

OK, let’s say the admins do become ethically sane.

What students are posting to this page represents USI – even if the page isn’t affiliated with the university – and it could affect the impression of the university on future students, their parents and your future employers.

So when parents or future students see “Lemme see dat booty work, booty work. I will gladly give you some of my butt. I have all that I need. Roses are red. Violets are better. I want to bury my face in what you have under your sweater,” they may not want to go here. Or maybe they will come but will keep to themselves so they won’t have to be subject to this degrading chatter.

Yes – other universities have these sites, too. But USI is young and trying to gain a reputation of its own. This is obviously a great start. (Sarcasm.)

Yes, some of the posts are jokes, but think about what future employees might find when they Google your name – “Jane Smith” – and see a post that calls you a “sex kitten.” They may think again about employing you, even if you had no involvement in the page.

If you really think that employers won’t find out who started the page, or that you “liking” some posts may be considered bullying, think again.

And finally – why do students need to hide behind this page to admit crushes?

Get out there and ask for yourself.

Everyone is shy at some point, but if you want something, go after it.

I mean, I say “excuse me” to guys – even if I don’t have to – because I think they’re cute.

Hey, at least I’m actually talking to them.

Facebook and texting already have so many layers that people can hide behind. Using your name is the smallest shred of dignity you have left.

Don’t be afraid – video chat some guy or girl, ask to hang out (via text if needed), go get ice cream. Maybe you’ll find something.

Granted, you could get your heart broken, but that’s part of life. If you never try anything, you’ll never know if it would work out or not.

Quit wishing you could tell someone he/she is cute and just do it – with your name attached.