> I prefer to be judged on the content of my comments rather than the number of internet points displayed by my name. It is not up to you how other people judg

> I prefer to be judged on the content of my comments rather than the number of internet points displayed by my name. It is not up to you how other people judge you, no matter your preference, and attempting to make them is abusive behavior. > It allows for much more honesty and sincerity in discussions, and I think those are two qualities that HN could use more of. It doesn't actually, absent names, people become vile. Anonymous comments aren't more honest and sincere, they're more petty and flippant.