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mk  ·  4093 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Banish the trolls but web debate needs anonymity | Technology | The Observer

This won't fix HuffPo's problem. Their content doesn't inspire thoughtful engagement.

However, call me cynical, but I don't think this is the real reason why they want to use real names. Most likely they want to do it for the same reason Google does; real names are more valuable to advertisers. I would guess that this is part of a larger strategy.