Some people guard their identity in such an extreme way, it’s indicative of paranoia. I understand and appreciate that we don’t give out our real names and email addresses, however an email address does not compromise anyone’s safety. Some of the comments suggest that giving out an email is like giving a murderer the keys of my house, or giving a thief my safe combination.
There are hundreds of people out there who have my email address (including Yeshiva World), and I have not yet been killed or robbed.
We need to keep things in proportion. Protect your identity but don’t go overboard. Should anyone find out your name, it’s NOT the end of the world!!