EFF Joins Nameless Coalition and Demands Facebook Kills Its Real Names Policy

Mark Wilson writes: Facebook has seen heavy criticism for its real names (or 'authentic identities' as they are known to the social network) policy. Over the last year, all manner of rights groups and advocates have tried to convince Facebook to allow users to drop their real name in favor of a pseudonym if they want. Now the Electronic Frontier Foundation is part of the 74-member strong Nameless Coalition and has written to Facebook demanding a rethink on the ground of safety, privacy, and equality. This is far from being the first time Facebook has been called on to allow the use of 'fake names', and the latest letter is signed by LGBT groups, freedom advocates, privacy supporters, and feminist organizations.

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Re: They demanded my ID and power bill

[Anonymous Coward]

I used Facebbok nearly every day for over six years until they demanded a copy of my passport. I don't know why they suddenly wanted to stop making money off of me. That's a dumb business plan.

Re: How about if you don't like a service AVOID IT

[Anonymous Coward]

Fucking hipster douchebag; I bet you're next going to tell us how you don't watch TV.