I'm of the believe that anonymity is a requirement for having truthful discussions. I sometimes hear people say "if you believe in what you're saying, you shoul

I'm of the believe that anonymity is a requirement for having truthful discussions. I sometimes hear people say "if you believe in what you're saying, you shouldn't do it anonymously". But there are plenty of topics that we can't discuss without risking our jobs, families and personal reputations. I've long ago stopped commenting under my real name. I no longer sign up to services that require google / twitter / other account linking. And I have now stopped discussing any sensitive topics even when I'm writing under a pseudonym. The risk of blow back is simply too big.