the unstated theory behind "real names will make people behave better online" is that the bad actor will either face increased shame or consequences
there's no evidence the latter is the case, and there is in fact ample evidence the former can lead to more doubling down
@rincewind.runevery single study done on this shows that the actual best behavior is done under consistent pseudonyms and people behave worse under real names
it’s counterintuitive but at this point the real names thing is willful denial of evidence
