I have been harmed by using a "Real Name"

Using "real" names can pose very real dangers to some people, as is documented on this wiki.

The following is a collection of testimony from people who have been adversely affected by using their "real" name, rather than a pseudonym. Please add your own testimonial if you have a relevant experience. If you are wary about giving your pseudonym away by recounting your experience, use a unique-to-this-page sig like "A, CA US" or "M, NZ".