No.  It doesn't bother me and besides most people who post anonymously don't realize the minute they respond, their identity is revealed.

NO.

Reason: The question I answered about the intrusion detection sweep is a prime example of a question that needs to be able to be asked and not be tied back to an individual.  As Bob Stewart said a few months back (paraphrased), the Anonymous feature exists for those agents who need to ask questions regarding a situation at work or with a transaction, where they don't want to be identified with it in case others from their office or transaction see the question.  Using it for routine questions or student questions is against the terms of use and can and should be reported.

No. I think it has a specific purpose that perhaps is not always how it is used. There are times when maybe the issue is sensitive or maybe it is about switching brokerages and the person truly doesn't want people to know who it is or perhaps a question that they don't want members within the same market or brokerage to know they are asking.-Kasey

NO.
There are times when the anonymous function is useful. When we can't discuss in-process deals, but need insight, for example.

Scott Godzyk No

We do have a choice whether or not we want to read the question.

NO.

In case I need to ask, "Where does Scott Godzyk live?" revealing whose asking may be detrimental to the outcome.

"Is the CB employee business model fair to the agent' may not be the question a CB employee would want to be identified as the source.

Without a doubt, that Blue Man moniker is easy to spot. From there I am in complete control of what happens. Banning ANONYMOUS questions is to punish others for my ill conceived action. Do you follow that train of thought?

Oh Crap - Yes or No - It depends. 

Yet we cannot contral the depends area so I would say 

NO. 

No.

Who cares?

I read some of the strangest questions and dumbest answers from those that think they are "somebody big" in AR because they have been around and have lots of points.

An anonymous question is no different.

Eve

NO; sometimes it's appropriate.

NO

No.  If the question does not interest me or I have nothing to contribute I have the choice to pass / not reply. 

No, because we can choose not to answer.  But, if our expertise can help them, that's what it's all about.

No. There are legitimate reasons to ask anonymously.

NO!  It would stiffle questions from people who really need to learn the basics and I would prefer that they ask the dumb questions here rather than screw up in the real world.

No, definitely not.  There are times when this usage is best, pending the nature of the question.

NO... I DO think that having "no photo" should not be allowed..... anything is better that the "blue man"..... 

No.  It is our choice to answer or not to answer, and that is whether it is students or not, repetitious or not, Scott Godzyk. 

It's a free country and it is fun to be snarky sometimes when you answer.

I agree it is of bad taste. Some really need his name out of site.

As for Utah schools they are too bashful to show they are still studying, I see one who has been posting more than 2 years as a perpetual student.

No.

Yes, this is a place to share not hide!

No. However, I would eliminate the points in this section.

No, too many rules, and the members should be able to ask a question if they want to be anonymous.

Yes - I think everyone should have an identity when participating.  There are too many creeps and scams out there.

No - IMO there are a few questions that when asked Anon are valid - such as leaving or looking for a brokerage.

No.  There is a legitimate reason for some questions to be asked anonymously.  Although the majority(or so it seems) that are asked in this manner do not qualify, I'm not in favor of making "rules" that may have unintended consequences.  

No.

if in general.

Some questions are good. 

NO.

Some (very few, though) questions are okay from anonymous.

No. There are situations in the present that the author may need to not use their name and still need answers. Now on the other hand, I think it is misused.

No, there are a few legit times when it is OK, but it is over used.

NO - There is a time and place for anonymity and while I usually don't comment on anonymous questions many people do.  

No-  there are times with a really sensitive question that keeping the identity of the personal asking the question anonymous makes sense.  I understand the annoyance of many of the anonymous questions, however. In many cases, they should not be anonymous.

No... I don't have a problem with anonymous questions at the appropriate time. The problem is that so many are asked that have no reason to be anonymous.

No. There could be times when we actually need to post anonymously for one reason or another.

I agree, ban them

Yes & no...The standard can be raised in anything or left to its own means

YES, I am split & conflicted as I know the value of each side but it also lets people hide behind the blue head when they just ask really ridiculous questions or worse yet - loose their license.

Yes; most of the anonymous questions are easily answered with just a touch of personal research.

Yes-just ask the question

Yes