About myself
My name is Samuel Wantman. When I joined Wikipedia and was asked to pick a user name, I didn't know what to do. Should I remain anonymous? Should I create a fake identity? After a great deal of thought, I decided to use my actual name. I am not adding any other information about myself, but if you pore over my edits you'll probably be able to figure out quite a bit about me. If you do a web search you'll find some other information. I have an unusual name, so most of what you can find is me.
While I am using my real name, I don't want to say anything about my credentials or past experience. They do not matter. I believe that the edit is important, not the editor. If the edit can be verified, and it has been written in an NPOV way, then it is a good edit. It doesn't matter what the credentials of the editor are.
Why have I chosen not to be anonymous? It is to hopefully keep me honest. By using my real name, I am more cautious, careful, and hopefully more polite. I know from experience that a small lie can grow into a big one. I didn't want to start out by lying about who I am. I strive to be a trusted member of the community.