I think, separating your online life from your real life is important. However, I don't see the separation that easy. Sometimes, it makes sense to stay anonymous. That's when I go full-tor and do nothing which might hint to who I am. Everyone has times when they just want to enjoy full anonymity and freedom. That freedom kind of gave birth to trolls and malicious behavior, but I think it is important nevertheless. Other times, I just want to talk to people, discuss things, exchange knowledge and experience. That's when I feel it is ok to use my name, picture and share a little bit about my life. It's the stuff I would share with people I meet in a pub or colleagues I meet in the company network. Imho, it is a lot more welcoming and polite to tell others who you are.
I have never encountered any problems with my way of separation. It might change once I become the ruler of this world and try to go for the Universe next, though :D
My recommendation would be to disclose the amount of information you feel comfortable sharing. Think about how other people feel when they read who you are vs when they don't know one bit about you. How would you feel and what would you think about yourself?
btw, I'd share a pic of me on this site, too, however there is a bug and I cannot upload the image -.-
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I think, separating your online life from your real life is important. However, I don't see the separation that easy. Sometimes, it makes sense to stay anonymous. That's when I go full-tor and do nothing which might hint to who I am. Everyone has times when they just want to enjoy full anonymity and freedom. That freedom kind of gave birth to trolls and malicious behavior, but I think it is important nevertheless. Other times, I just want to talk to people, discuss things, exchange knowledge and experience. That's when I feel it is ok to use my name, picture and share a little bit about my life. It's the stuff I would share with people I meet in a pub or colleagues I meet in the company network. Imho, it is a lot more welcoming and polite to tell others who you are.
I have never encountered any problems with my way of separation. It might change once I become the ruler of this world and try to go for the Universe next, though :D
My recommendation would be to disclose the amount of information you feel comfortable sharing. Think about how other people feel when they read who you are vs when they don't know one bit about you. How would you feel and what would you think about yourself?
btw, I'd share a pic of me on this site, too, however there is a bug and I cannot upload the image -.-