To provide anecdotal evidence of the contrary, anonymous discussions have helped me to become more honest about what I actually think and feel in real life. Thi

To provide anecdotal evidence of the contrary, anonymous discussions have helped me to become more honest about what I actually think and feel in real life. This comes with a side effect where one's social circle needs to be redrawn to reflect the change in attitude, since old friends only know the old you and habits and complacency and all that good stuff will end up holding you back.