[pdonis]

> In reporting out a story, it is the journalist's responsibility to obtain factual and verifiable information.

Yes, like the fact that a website called "Slate Star Codex" exists and particular posts in it say what the article says they say.

There is no reason why a story about the blog needs to include the real name of the author, when that real name isn't even revealed anywhere on the blog. The story is about the blog.