Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Korea Fighting Pseudonyms on the 'Net

Posted by michael on from the why-is-every-user-named-kim dept.

ThreeDayMonk writes "According to the Chosun Ilbo, Korean net firms, pushed by the government, are moving to require message board users to use their real names: 'The current regulation that requires those who post messages on government and public organizations' web sites to use their real names is likely to be expanded soon to private portal sites.' The Japanese version of the page has more information. Apparently, citizen ID numbers will be used to verify identity."

2 of 377 comments (clear)

  1. NO! by mrpuffypants · · Score: 5, Funny

    But Mr. Puffy Pants IS my real name!

  2. omg too good to be true by Flunitrazepam · · Score: 5, Funny

    they should be forced to have a real picture of themselves too so i wont ever be tricked into cybering with a horny old pervert... again

    --
    1) Your analysis is based on bad assumptions so your result is way off. 2) You're a sick bastard for fucking a horse.