I think KYC is not that bad. The main purpose of it is for added security and protection not only to your account but specially to the exchange itself. So they could prevent from being used, intentionally or unintentionally, by criminal elements or money laundering activities.
KYC is not bad but the people on the forum itself looking to be anonymous. As like that exchange users want the same along with that they are investing big funds on hands on cryptocurrencies.
Some of the exchanges keep security norms from the US or European law enforcement. Those law is might be saved you from using the wallet.