I guess both approaches can be powerful in their own ways.

If I would encourage one thing it is awareness of the upsides and downsides to each approach. 

Combine the upsides of both in a healthy way without linking those identities.

Don't hide your real life identity out of fear, but also recognise the benefits of a focussed discussion and exploration of a topic that becomes possible when we detach ourselves from any identity.

Also I am really glad that most Monero devs are anonymous. It reduces the attack vector as code is the only thing that remains to discuss.