User blog comment:Ericmoro/Introducing the Fan Contributor Program/@comment-8072-20160105003545/@comment-27416925-20160105170008

It's up to the writer's preference whether or not they use their real name. I think a lot of it stems from whether or not they would like to aspire towards a career in writing. It's a lot easier in doing junkets and interviews and set visits and whatnot if you're using your real name. Some of it has to do with accountability but a lot stems from building your brand and nothing is more your brand than your name. That said, a lot of folks on Wikia have done a fantastic job of establishing an identity with a moniker. It's totally up to the contributors. The most recent one decided to use both his real name and his handle, which seems to work.