Why are people so paranoid?

I have a question for the community at large. Why do people hide behind monikers instead of using their real names? If identity theft is a concerne, why not just a first name? As an educated adult, I have a problem addressing someone as Panzer Soldat or STRachael, etc. , when his/her real name is probably Ralph or John or something else so common that it couldn’t possibly compromise his/her privacy. I see this practice on every Forum I have joined, and it always baffles me. And the other question I have is why do people "watermark" their photos? If your property has commercial value, I can understand it, but most of the stuff we post here is…well, just stuff. Oh well, to each his/her own, but it does cause me to wonder and ask. Dwight

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