Why do we allow anonymous posting? Shouldn't we get rid of Anonymous Monk?

These questions come up a lot.

Once again ... is it time to get rid of the Anonymous Monk?
We should elminate: Anonymous, and DOWN-voting
Anonymous Monk?
Why anonymous ;-?
What are the Benefits of Anonymous Replies?
Restricting Anonymous Monk
Question to all Anonymous Monks: why you do not register?
Anonymity and Courage
whither Anonymous Monks?

There have also been some threads on similar topics, such as whether to impose various additional restrictions or oversight on Anonymous Monk, and whether to disable voting on nodes posted by Anonymous Monk.

See the current Restrictions of the Anonymous Monk.

Related: Level 1: Initiate.