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:Facebook SHOULD require real names

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I never use my real name online.

I do not harass or abuse people.
                  (excepting lawyers, trolls, politicians, religious nuts, math failures & the RIAA)
No one needs their life judged by the internet community.
Or their identity stolen.

Been on Facebook about 5 years without a real name.
When they demand one, I will just sign up under another non-real alias.
Or discontinue it entirely