Maybe it is because you are ignoring what they said. There is plenty of reason to fear the government, and being able to talk out against a government or group without them being able to silence you cause they don't know who you are makes a big difference.

I've never once proclaimed that anonymity has nothing to do with the first amendment - I've simply asked what one has to do with the other.

Many would disagree with you on that front, but I thank you nonetheless!

It's actually very easy to play, if you learn from another person.

It's due to the increase of American college kids hopped up on our sugary chocolate and fine ales during the Olympics - we need the protection dammit!!

I've no time for such technical wizardry as a tinfoil lined magic box, I'm playing me some Warhammer tonight.

They're going to lock everyone in a room until they promise never to buy a new game ever again, then sell them steam cards.

GameStop is holding a consumer-facing exposition, "EXPO,"...

It's almost as if they were offering people something to do whilst waiting for the DIII servers to work...

Making bad Bill and Ted jokes?

Giz know their audience lol :p

Hacker sounds edgier and is more likely to appeal to children.

So, how long till they coat condoms with it?

How does having your name displayed prohibit free speech in America?

Right, thank you, someone finally bothered to answer the question I fucking asked - not once did I say anonymity shouldn't be online, not once did I say I agreed that everyone should have their names online, not once did I say anything at all that would point to that.

(Ahem), the effect is not a numbing one but actually one that enhances the feelings from the nerves within the arse.

Just grab some panties from the next machine over to wipe those tears with.

As an English person I fear it may have been down to our football fans - sorry.

Do people still buy Sony electronics?

You're point that pirates wont have purchased anyway is flat out wrong, it's simply not true.