Originally Posted by
Crock
Sorry, but you guys are wrong about this. If you are using a reputable VPN that doesn't keep logs, your real IP is not identifiable from the far side (they can't track it back to you if they don't already know who you are).
There are other ways of identifying you (using so-called "browser fingerprints"), but there are some simple precautions you can take to eliminate those concerns (such as blocking scripts and using a dedicated browser in incognito mode for hobby browsing).
And if they're already targeting you for some reason, then don't worry about the VPN because you're already screwed.