Youtube Facing Criticism After Comment Section Change

Since Youtube's initial launch in 2005, users have been able to comment on videos in a completely anonymous fashion- that is until last week.  Now, in order for viewers to comment, they must be connected through their Google+ account.  This has been met with heavy criticism  amongst users and the general population.

Youtube initiated the change in an effort to make user interactions with one another more conversational (and less abrasive).  The proposition theorizes that if a comment can be matched to an identity, people will be much more civil in the way they approach the discussion boards.  

If anyone has ever looked at the Youtube comments in the past eight years, there should be no speculation as to why this is happening.  The majority of the discussions consisted of people bashing each other for any number of reasons- race, sexual orientation, etcetera.  I really don't understand the backlash; if people want to have a civil conversation, then it should be a non-issue to disclose one's identity.

In the long run, I believe that Youtube will be commended for this move and it will result in a much cleaner and enjoyable experience for all users.