People put anonymity on too much of a pedestal. 

In 2019, when this thread was good, people posted their avatars and made references to who they were often. It's a small community and it's a general thread. We don't need to be hardcore about anonymity. People knowing each other makes things more comfy and also makes people more polite.
Back when 4chan was good, there were also tripfags and avatarfags everywhere. 

Having the option of anonymity is good. Forcing it on everyone has turned the thread into what it has become.