Yes and No. I don't have my full name in my HN profile but if someone wants to find out he can google my handle to find out my real name pretty quick.

What's interesting is that this semi publicity holds me back from posting controversial opinions on HN. Feels like there's some commissar watching over my shoulder.

I don't really like that feeling and that's why I'm not a regular power poster on HN. I spend way more times on anonymous/synonymous forums.