In reply to Tony Zeoli.

I disagree. Nobody should be forced to use their real name on every public platform.
If you’re afraid to post something because you think it may affect you adversely, then simply don’t post..

So you should remain silent instead? Not all people think alike, share the same values or have the same culture. Some people live in countries were their opinions, if not stated anonymous, can get them killed.

Interactions and dynamics online are very different than in real life, but may have major concequences in real life. I can recommend the book "So you have been publicly shamed" by Jon Ronson (there also is a TED talk online about this). Jon illustrates perfectly how the internet and online attitudes have changed and how it can destroy people in real life.

But letting anonymity back in will certainly spur on the nasty web that we’re trying to push to the shadows.
I can see how anonymous trolls can be misused in all sorts of forms. I would not worry for them on platforms such as WPTavern though. House rules and moderation should tackle this.