[reaperducer]

I still remember the days when almost everyone on Internet forums used pseudonyms and closely guarded their identities

I still remember when everyone on the internet was fully open about their identities.

When you posted something online, you'd always use your real name. Often you'd also include your work and/or home address, work and/or home phone number, and where you worked with job title.

I'm not saying that's better than what we have now. Just pointing out how the 'net has whiplashed from one extreme to another in a very short time.