I believe that you could encourage it but I don't think it would be a good thing if it were mandatory. I wouldn't change my username on Blurtit to my real name.
Should Blurtit start to encourage the real name username policy? it seems unfair that some users have real names whilst others don't.
Thank you again for asking Tim. I actually did an "experiment" one time asking the same question as "anonymous" did a few hours prior but I used my name Yin who everyone knows me by. The responses were different as compared to the poster who asked the same question as "anonymous." With "anonymous" we all assume they are playing around so we play back with answers sometimes. When we use a username, people know we are genuine in asking. (Another example was a question I knew was very personal but I needed other people's thoughts. Had I asked "anonymous" I KNOW it would have been considered a troll question but because I asked as Yin they knew I was not trolling the question and the answers I got were from the heart and honest.
Originally I had my full name on here, but my parents didn't think that was a good idea, so I changed it to only have my first name. I think it should be an option, but I don't think people should have to use their names if they don't want to.
No they shouldn't Mr. O'Shea . . . And the reason is that some of us, might be sought out for our views, that might not be "Status Quo"
You can certainly encourage Anonymous users to join the site using their "real names", however, I believe that users can see the benefits on being an active participant on this site by how well the other members are treated. I wouldn't make it a mandatory rule that you have to use your real name on this site. I seldom use by real name on Social Media. It's for my protection and for my safety.