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"especially if in a community that has a friendly atmosphere, it is better to introduce yourself and shake hands."
I would prefer not to.
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Then I would prefer that you not participate in the discussions on a substantial basis.
If you're, say, a well-known personality who wants to remain incognito -- of which we have several here -- then you can take an identifiable screen name and virtual personality.  This will allow others to recognize your past posts and tendencies, and respond accordingly.
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Matt is the one here who is sometimes spirited, as opposed to friendly, and we don't fault you for replying in kind, to him.
But SABRMatt doesn't string his posts spiritedly :- ) behind an anonymous screen name that makes it far more difficult to react to him.
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As to insisting on being anonymous, and yet part of the discussion?  We're not talking about my personal rules.  We're talking about basic netiquette:  don't lurk, and then expect the same rights and privileges as those who accept responsibility for their actions.