It's also about the fact that you use a 3rd party to make a deal/transaction and that's exactly what Satoshi wanted to avoid. n Bob.
I think that's a little bit closed-minded. Sure, transacting by using a third party definitely goes against the “ideology” of this innovative technology, but the thing is that you have to buy those coins from somewhere.
You may choose to not leave another one hold them, but you need an exchange to accomplish your purchase. The great downside is that you'll have to hand out this personal information in order to get your coins. So, you're already starting eponymously.
banknotes can be anonymous. Gold, and other metals too
I think what they say is the transition from bitcoin to fiat. That a third party is required.