The main purpose of the forum is to discuss bitcoin and the crypto space a large. And one of the merits of bitcoin is that it promotes privacy. The forum is a good place to learn how to practice to live a private life. That is why you are not expected to expose any personal information to register or participate in the discussion. I am aware that we have local boards where members relate in the form and sometimes meet physically but it is better to remain anonymous.
This is very paramount.
Summarily, being anonymous:
-is good and helps everyone grow well by taking down any form of unnecessary competition
Unhealthy competition is unnecessary because it could breed envy. But we have to note that there is no need to compare your account with someone else since we don't have the same level of knowledge or experience. The bottom line is that we shouldn't take a simple community too seriously.
-it reduces external fight or confrontation (if you're known the people close to you would want to confront you if you maybe replied negatively to their post )
-it also ensures safety of every member in the forum in the outside world.
-it creates equal opportunity for growth in the forum(this is the major benefit as slated in the topic)
Some persons can be offended by a simple discussion in the forum and can take it personally. But I have not heard of any case of confrontation outside the forum due to replies and this should not be the case. Forum matters should be treated within the forum this is why we have an option to PM members to discuss issues. As is said before, we should not take the forum too seriously. But I got your message cleanly, to avoid unnecessary drama, it is better to remain anonymous.