If one can truly do whatever they want on their computer, whenever, then I don't see any compelling reason to hide.
Is it because you have something to hide?
Most people have a sense of modesty…
On the toilet it's clear a person can expose themselves to by-passers if the door is open, but I can't think of a similar taboo on HN, or even internet forums in general.
If one can truly do whatever they want on their computer, whenever, then I don't see any compelling reason to hide.