This stung me really bad in my first job as a trainee developer. I made a comment on a site (slashdot I think) and foolishly put down my real name and company n

This stung me really bad in my first job as a trainee developer. I made a comment on a site (slashdot I think) and foolishly put down my real name and company name. Some journalist on CNet took my comment as the official company line and included it in an article. It was picked up by investors (during what was in retrospect due diligence before the company was sold) and I got a severe reprimand from my manager for it. He let me know under no uncertain terms that were it not for my excellent work up till then he'd have fired me for that. I was never really forgiven, made to feel uncomfortable and left 6 months later when the company was sold. Now I don't exactly hide my real name, but its not easily visible. And I certainly don't disclose the company I work for. I advise any non-C level employee to do the same.