It is 2021. I am managing several identities across several sites. Some are semi-anonymous (Reddit, Twitter, Bitclout), some are real-name profiles (LinkedIn, Github, HN).
I don't think its a problem of one's own identify but rather the role one plays with it's own motivations in that given context.
Also, there are now so many bot accounts that many times I am wondering if the discussing is happening with a real person.
You have no idea how someone might misinterpret something you said, or believe in.
It could be a future employer, client, divorce lawyer, Lawyer collecting a judgment, business partner, investor, future friend, nosey neighbor wondering in you have a permit, disgruntled former lover, etc.
If you are a rich guy like PG, it really doesn't matter what you put out there, but for guys like myself; I stay anonymous.
I think what PG is saying will be more important in the future.
I don't think its a problem of one's own identify but rather the role one plays with it's own motivations in that given context.
Also, there are now so many bot accounts that many times I am wondering if the discussing is happening with a real person.