Ask HN: The question is actually longer than what this block can hold

Can you quit the internet the way "why the lucky stiff" did, when you're using your real name and real identity ? or would it be more difficult knowing that you can never restart fresh ? I'm a bit curious to see what other HN users think about this, because I'm always silent on the web for two main reasons : 1) I don't want my name attached to anything I do. Be it a great thing or a stupid one. 2) I don't think I can handle being anonymous. I mean, we all want to take credit for what we do. And I don't think I can call that credit for someone who can't share it with his entourage.