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by ValentineC 2772 days ago
> 2. It's tied to your real identity (for the most part).

Why would you prefer this, versus anonymity-by-default on somewhere like Reddit?

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Networking and being anonymous don't go together very well.
Counterpoint — this depends on the area of interest and the people. That networking and being "anonymous" don't go well is not necessarily true always, and need not be true always. One can have a handle/username/name without revealing one's real name to everyone on Facebook, and yet reveal one's real name through other means (out of band communication) to specific people at specific times for specific needs.