I dunno, I've always kind of felt like what I say, 
whether online, or in person, is a reflection of 
me.  so unless I'm having to deal with something 
that is VERY VERY touchy... (like an ex-boyfriend 
in the same forum as me)
I like to put my name on my post. If I say 
something that someone takes offense to or 
misunderstands,... I'm going to try to explain, or 
make ammends for what I have said.  In the real 
world I cant put a bag over my head... so I guess 
not doing so here, is like even more "social 
practice".  

Putting your face with your words means you are 
accountable for what you say...  So yeah, Lady Z, 
it does make you second guess a little, ... and 
that's ok... maybe it'll keep me from saying 
something rash as often as I would if I just didnt 
sign my posts.  I dont think people should be 
forced to sign, I'm just explaining my reasons for 
signing my posts, and my reasons for respecting 
people even more so when they sign their posts. 
(especially when they are saying something 
controversial). I have alot of respect for someone 
who isnt afraid to say what they mean, and be held 
up to it.
I still say stuff I would like to take back 
sometimes... but I guess that comes with it.  I 
just hope that people will HOPEFULLY take the 
average of what I post and make their assumptions 
about me based on that, and not just one post.