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warrior1978I think anonymity should be allowed. I registered using my actual name so administrators can identify me. If you post something controversial, you either stand behind it with your name or you don't. Leon can edit posts and responses accordingly. At times, my profession requires a degree of confidentiality. I live abroad, routinely travel internationally and interact with foreign government representatives. The last thing I need is to have someone know more about me than I want them to know. I take measures to ensure that my name isn't easily googled to prevent "profiling". If someone wants to contact me, they can click on my handle and contact me directly. A quick internet search on yourself can reveal a lot of information. Small pieces of information when put together can make you vulnerable.
Lets say hypothetically I purchased a six figure lot on the recent REA auction and advertised that fact using my real name on this board. Lets take it one step further and suggest that one of the "Lurkers" is an unethical Fedex clerk or even worse, a prospective burgular. By searching this board, I can identify specific people by name, I can identify who has what inventory, I can google your name, I can identify your place of work and the address of your home. All the while remaining in the shadows.
Sometimes I like to be anonymous, there are bad people out who can hide in the shadows or even worse, pretent to be your closest friend.