Why do some people wish to remain anonymous when they chat online?

Question

like they wont give their first name, no pic, no info.

Answer 1

Well, some people would like to remain anonymous because of the pretators online.

Answer 2

http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2004/0...

Basically, people like being f*ckwads.

Answer 3

so they can say whatever they like without having to worry about suffering the consequences.  the whole point of online chatting is to be anonymous.  if I wanted you to know who I am, I would invite you over or something.

Answer 4

they think youre a pedophile

Answer 5

To not be stalked by a possible pedophile.