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Blizzard Rolls Out Real ID Privacy Options

Posted by Soulskill on from the step-in-the-right-direction dept.

tacarat writes "The last time Blizzard mentioned their new Real ID system, there was a strong backlash from users over privacy issues. Blizzard reconsidered their plans to require real names for forums, and little has been heard about it since. Now, they've announced new privacy settings, allowing users to limit how their name gets shared or to disable the system entirely. Quoting: 'These options provide Real ID users with additional tools for customizing the service based on their preferences, enabling the ability to opt in or out of the Real ID "Friends of Friends" and "Add Facebook Friends" features or to turn off Real ID altogether.'"

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  1. Too little, too late. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    I've been out of WOW for months, haven't bothered even looking back. The debacle with real names on forums combined with their dilatory and lackluster response convinced me they didn't care about customers. This change is far too late for me to think about trusting them again, and even it isn't enough for me.

    I'll live without it and be just fine.

    But no, quitting WOW didn't improve my life, it's just as sucky as it was before without even the phantom accomplishment of raiding.