Quote - do not be dissapointed.

You did well.

 

I agree to this. Any objections I had I left in the original thread, but overall, you did well.

 

Quote - I would have more respect for all the critics if they used their real name also.

Incidentally, most long-time folks here know my real name (it's Tom Miller if you're curious and didn't know - you have only to ask).  I use the 'nym as I've used it since 1999 or so; I brought it over from my days of online gaming. 

I do disagree and agree at the same time with you on this point. Let me explain:

I disagree with you because the merits of an opinion should stand and fall on their own, no matter who says it. I will also defend to my last breath the right of anonymity for those who desire or require it. Why? Because there are many examples where it is necessary for safety, and an equal number of examples where it can bring greater insight without risking the speaker's personal or professional reputation or career.

OTOH, I do agree that someone should be able to stand behind what they say, and I detest the use of anonymity merely to cause trouble ("griefing"), commit crimes, or to create a false consensus ("astroturfing"). These are however minor irritants compared to the loss of freedom to be anonymous as a whole.

I've given compliments and criticism equally under this 'nym for just over a decade now. But then, I wear the 'nym as comfortably as my own skin.