Owner, webmaster, originator, moderator, whatever the title, and all contributors or posting people.....
I am a member of two forums I refer to almost daily; one is open, but has a members only section (paid up with the large trade association that runs it). The other is run privately, and there is an annual fee, small but a fee. BOTH require a full name be used in the registration and the user name. In addition to the originator or owner, both have several volunteer moderators, who have the authority to "police" the ethics, language, and other matters.
If someone registers with a screen name, they are required to ask the webmaster to make the change to full actual name.
I was a member of a forum which did not require such; people used screen names or their name. It's since closed due to death of a partner.
I suggest that it's the option of the owner/originator to decide the rules. We can make suggestions, but the final is his/her decision. If one disagrees, one does not need to participate.
My 2¢, froggy
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