why are you requiring my name and email?

It's not a big deal, really. Basically, it helps thwart spam or flame comments. Since I layout my name and email here for you on the site, what's the harm in you doing the same? I don't collect your info, and I certainly don't publish it anywhere (your email is never shown on the site). It's your information, not mine. But I do ask that if you want to say something, you at least identify yourself :) Fair enough?