From now on, regarding comments

I want real names - no more handles.

Been wanting to do this for a long time.

I understand all the usual rationales.

Handles in addition to real names fine, because I know some people want to build brand.  Just no more handles only.

If you have legitimate fears, then come up with something that sounds real.

Comments

[Bryan William Jones]

Deal...

[Elmer Humes]

Bravo!

[Tom Wade]

Roger!

Historyguy99 re-purposed as Tom Wade

[Robert Langland Johnson]

I switched from a handle to my real name (although I use my middle name - but it is mine) a long time ago, it increases personal conviction and keeps me from geting too snarky. I appreciate it when others do the same.

[Andrew in DC]

real names = full names? Or am I still good?

[Matt Rosencrans]

Ok. I can stand behind any question (no dumb questions, only the ones that aren't asked) or any statement I make (including my mispellings).

[stuart abrams]

Since this may well be the only honest website on the internet (i.e., it is not ideologicaly driven and it doesn't seem to have ulterior motives), I've never had a problem with this.

[publius]

Sounds like a good idea! (Andrew Tabar)