Please see clipmarks for numerous examples.

I think it is mainly because people are afraid of resuming responsibility upon their lives and actions.
So they hide.

So true. That's why I attach my real name to where I visit and comment. If I gonna make a fool of myself you have a right to know who I am ;} zali's the name.

It probably helps to be honest about who you are. Not sure if it would improve the social skills or nasty persona of willy though.

Wellsaid..."One minute, they’re nice, normal people. The next, they’re frothing at the mouse."

I've found using my real name here has had a good effect on me and I'm glad I do. I have occasionally thought better about posting certain comments. After all my son, mother or employer could be regular clippers for all I know.

I use my first name and middle and last initials of my name.

There is no way I would ever post my real name online. Ever. Not here, not anywhere.

I don't put my given name because I like the creativity of a screen name, but it's not like I keep my life cloistered. A bit of Googling and you can find my picture.