I've posted anonymously when I had something to say that I didn't want associated with me. I can think of lots of reasons to do that, none of which have anything to do with XP.

• There is a great deal about my current job that I would only ever post anonymously just because I don't ever want the chance of something "becoming an issue" with my employer.
• You already mentioned "shame" (for example, if a discussion about cracking came up, I probably wouldn't discuss my serious compromises of network security at previous government employees except anonymously ;).
• I've stated opinions that I worried might sound different if they "came from tye".
• I made one joke that I feared might be "disturbing", in part to see if anyone would vote for it (several did).

And there are other cases as well. I don't do it often and I don't think cowardice has much to do with it.

When someone chooses to remain anonymous, the cry of "coward" and "what do you have to hide?" often crops up. To me, these rank about equal to school kids shouting "chicken". There are lots of good reason to remain anonymous. Sure, there are some stupid ones too.

        - tye (but my friends call me "Tye")

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