[drywater]

The problem with Google is that everything is attached to your name. I never write any review on Google knowing that anybody can judge me based on that review alone. Reviews are between me and the target of the review. My coworkers don't need to know what I've bought, where I've been and all my opinions about those things.

[geofft]

People generally use their real name on sites like Quora, Yelp, Amazon, etc. and they seem to work fine. You can also choose to use a fake name pretty easily on these sites - or on Google.

[paulie_a]

Let's be honest. Your coworkers are not interested in your posts.

[lenkite]

Of course they are. Especially if you happen to voice an unpopular political opinion that differs from the herd.