It seems to be a constant tug or war between being verified and maintaining privacy. I am a professional person and having my private life and views in the public venue would not be beneficial for me. The group I belong to is comprised of mostly professional people and some of them are concerned that I may inadvertently reveal enough on this site that the groups privacy could be compromised. I am what I am. I see no particular benefit being verified since I am not here to hookup with anyone. If you are here to meet people for sex then verifying is probably a good idea, otherwise I don't see the point.