I don't really see a problem so much with video surveillance in public areas; in this respect I agree with KnifeMissile that we shouldn't expect privacy in public areas. I also realize that such surveillance can be a useful and practical deterrant.
Concerning other forms of communication, or simply the ability to meet in private, I'm more in line with MoonDog. We need the ability to communicate anonymously - not because we need more spammers or trolls, but because we need a shield from malevolent people that will inevitably rise to power. However, therein lies the problem: if malevolent people aren't in power now, then we see no reason to keep anonymity available, thus opening ourselves up for abuse.
I respect those who hold the view that anything worth saying should have a name attached to it, but I can picture a far more dangerous world where such a policy can easily get you in a lot of trouble.
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