You're getting all wound up over nothing :) I write a blog about anonymity, so I'm pointing out that anonymity is part of the problem here. Your point that mod

You're getting all wound up over nothing :) I write a blog about anonymity, so I'm pointing out that anonymity is part of the problem here. Your point that moderation is the larger goal and reputation/identity is only a tool is certainly valid. I guess we disagree about how effective a tool it is. For a visceral, deeply depressing account of how different the same person's behavior can be depending on whether or not they're anonymous, check out the story of the harassment of two female Yale Law students on AutoAdmit: http://www.portfolio.com/news-markets/national-news/portfolio/2009/02/11/Two-Lawyers-Fight-Cyber-Bullying/ http://www.portfolio.com/news-markets/national-news/portfoli...