Can you quit the internet the way "why the lucky stiff" did, when you're using your real name and real identity ? or would it be more difficult knowing that you can never restart fresh ? I'm a bit curious to see what other HN users think about this, because I'm always silent on the web for two main reasons : 1) I don't want my name attached to anything I do. Be it a great thing or a stupid one. 2) I don't think I can handle being anonymous. I mean, we all want to take credit for what we do. And I don't think I can call that credit for someone who can't share it with his entourage.