Re^2: Why is real name hidden?

Sure it is, but then what is the meaning of optional (as you can write anything in "real name"), textual information seen only by Gods? I just don't understand it.

Sorry if my questions sound a bit arrogant, I didn't planned them to; that little text field just took me by surprise.

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Re^3: Why is real name hidden? by Corion (Patriarch) on Apr 22, 2009 at 12:03 UTC
The field can, for example, be used to verify that you're the account holder if your password recovery email is not reachable for you anymore.	[reply]
Re^3: Why is real name hidden? by moritz (Cardinal) on Apr 22, 2009 at 12:18 UTC
Sorry if that wasn't clear, I didn't meant to say that it's a bad idea to make it optional. I just don't think it's worth the effort, given the horror stories I hear about the perlmonks code base.	[reply]
Re^3: Why is real name hidden? by Anonymous Monk on Apr 22, 2009 at 12:03 UTC
The meaning is.	[reply]