That's always been the case. I post as me at several sites and most people who subscribe to my blog know who I am. But everywhere else gets no more than a first name.
The issue of job loss or even imprisonment is very real in many areas. Employers don't take kindly to politically-minded employees who have opposing views. There are enough governments that either jail or disappear dissenting people that anonymity isn't a joke.
That's always been the case. I post as me at several sites and most people who subscribe to my blog know who I am. But everywhere else gets no more than a first name.
The issue of job loss or even imprisonment is very real in many areas. Employers don't take kindly to politically-minded employees who have opposing views. There are enough governments that either jail or disappear dissenting people that anonymity isn't a joke.
So I suppose it's up to people to use it responsibly.