That's funny, since hard evidence for that idea is pretty thin on the ground. I really don't think it is a good idea given that it can do a lot of harm http://geekfeminism.wikia.com/wiki/Who_is_harmed_by_a_%22Rea...
> That said, I do have some friends who have long established pseudonyms that have most of the good effects of real names
Which good effects of real names do long established pseudonyms lack?
Also, would you be happy to put your real name on your reply here?
That's funny, since hard evidence for that idea is pretty thin on the ground. I really don't think it is a good idea given that it can do a lot of harm http://geekfeminism.wikia.com/wiki/Who_is_harmed_by_a_%22Rea...
> That said, I do have some friends who have long established pseudonyms that have most of the good effects of real names
Which good effects of real names do long established pseudonyms lack?
Also, would you be happy to put your real name on your reply here?