For someone as clever as you, I'm sure it's obvious why using a throwaway greatly diminishes the value of what you're saying. To spell it out for you: there is

For someone as clever as you, I'm sure it's obvious why using a throwaway greatly diminishes the value of what you're saying. To spell it out for you: there is value to having some notion of persistent identity even on pseudonymous forums. Anyone can use a throwaway and say anything - and valiantly admitting you're using a throwaway doesn't change this fact.