Fake Names On Social Networks, a Fake Problem

disco_tracy writes "The leading social networks demand that members use their real names, and they're not afraid to evict violators. Many Facebook users have quietly complied, despite the problems that rule creates for political dissidents, stalking survivors and others. Much of this discussion has centered around people in physical or financial danger of having their identities revealed. But there are broader reasons for social networks to stop pushing real-name policies."

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[Anonymous Coward]

several hundred people around the world have had their name legally changed to Anonymous Coward

Re:Oh Look..

[wisnoskij]

Oh, f**k you. You fascist.

And by the way.
Real Name: Jonathon Wisnoski
And I live in: Parkhill, Ontario, Canada.

Re:You Are The Product

[binkzz]

Maybe a real name like this will work: Chnsz Medvypa I generated a password using Lastpass and just changed the capitalization. After all, maybe it's my family tradition to give their kids first names composed of all consonants.

It's nice to know Welsh people finally made it online as well :-)