I'm not 100% sure I understand why this is a problem but I guess that's because I don't even know what goes on in meta and reputation and all those threads and discussion. I love this forum like I love the games I used to play, I hang in the chatrooms and boards but never touch the politics.

Even I'm commenting only because I am just surprised to see Lauda's name pop up because I definitely remember who that is and had (non personal) dealings with him on an ICO that didn't turn out well. All Telegram groups gone and dead so can't even refer anymore the dates. I didn't even know they left the forum! Was it because of that ICO? Don't answer lol I gave that story up and made my peace.

I've never really experienced anyone ever asking me about my identity here, sometimes about location but that only in reference to actual topic being discussed. I guess it's different because if I ever leave (or come back with different user) not many people will realize or even care.

I remember this always happened even in IRC days though. Nicks would suddenly disappear or reappear or even get taken over and people pretended to be others etc.

But from my own view, I don't understand or agree that this culture happens. OR if it's culture it only affects those who do get involved in forum business. I think many more are like me only involved in the topical discussions, Trust and Spam report at a basic level. It never comes to my mind to identify the person behind a username.