about internet identity and why i've mostly given up on it

for as long as i can remember, i've almost always been the dude who doesn't use my name and uniform identity for internet handle. there were a few exceptions in my early days but, i mostly came with whatever sounded cool for me at the time. it's a combination of the way i've been living and also a newfound interest in digital privacy. i was raised in a very strict, conservative family and like…