> I know it puts off some people who mistake that for anonymity and think this is ruining the web, that people can't behave if they aren't talking under their o

> I know it puts off some people who mistake that for anonymity and think this is ruining the web, that people can't behave if they aren't talking under their own name I haven't run across this sentiment with regard to personal websites or blogs. Who is saying that? I do see it for forums, comment sections, and social media. Those often bring together people who did not consciously seek to interact with each other, and do tend to reward antisocial behavior with attention.