There are certain topics, such as sexual abuse and drug addiction that merit anonymous conversation, but this is tech. The main thing that folks are hiding behind is the fear of being wrong in hindsight.

If you're going to make a bold prediction or have a strong opinion, be prepared to back it up enough to slap your name on it. That's really not asking a whole lot.

Anonymity has its place in civil discourse, but definitely not in public comment threads that require no registration.