Sportscardtheory- I've been involved in this same discussion many times and it is not only about whether or not you care who you are talking to on a chatboard. In a sense it doesn't even matter; your name is now by your avatar and since it's not a name I recognize it probably doesn't change anything for me.
People need to put their name out because it holds them accountable for what they say. I think twice before I post because whatever I say reflects who I am, and given the choice I'd prefer to put my best foot forward. But if I posted anonymously I could say any damn thing I wanted to without consequence. I could slander people on the board, curse people out, and say whatever I wanted, no matter how hurtful, because nobody would know it was me. But with my name out there I feel I have to post intelligently (debatable, I know), and with consideration towards others.
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