I mostly use localbitcoins for selling my bitcoins.They have not asked me about my personal details.But i dont know whether they bwould ask my details if i have to buy bitcoins.If they ask,then i would have to think about buying bitcoins with person face to face.However,its a very good article for newbies who have just now entered the bitcoin world.
Yup! it is really helpful for some newbies in the forum and I think I am thinking the same thought too in showing my details of my identity with someone apparently and learning my stock of bitcoin in my wallet, in the bitcoin world it is really important that you stay anonymous I think it is for your family and your own protection for safety measures.