I'd argue that using the real name helps the community in the end, because people behave "better" when taken away this anonymity. I have the feeling that up until now the conversations i had on google+ and the content i have seen has a far better quality then facebook or twitter.
If this is worth the trade-off is up to everyone himself...
'Better', for varying definitions of the term. When identified, people behave as to protect themselves from social criticism. That may involve not post profanities in others' posts, but it may also involve not posting stuff that goes against the status quo.
good point. i'm still not sure if this is a good thing or bad thing.
My personal experience was: i entered google+ with my nick name and switched to my real name on my own, before those deletions took place... don't ask me why, it was just a feeling?
As i especially enjoy the locality based stream, i enjoy not having to read too much crap :P
Also, posting against the status quo is kind of natural in the internet, the difference is HOW and not WHAT is said..
On the other hand:
Around 15-20% of my facebook friends use fake names out of privacy concerns and in general don't post crap. They still have their own, good reasons to not use their real name..
If this is worth the trade-off is up to everyone himself...