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This doesn't remove the public page, it simply adds a "restricted" message to still-public page that still contains information like name and photo. On Faceboo
by criley2 11y ago
This doesn't remove the public page, it simply adds a "restricted" message to still-public page that still contains information like name and photo.
On Facebook, if I restrict my page and send you the link you will see: 404 error, page not found
On G+ if I follow your advice and send you the link you will see: <MY NAME> <MY PHOTO> has restricted this page.
It's still a fully public profile which resolves as a URL and contains real personal information (name+photo) that cannot be disabled.
- edent 11y agoThat's a reasonable point - although there's no obligation for you to use your real phone. You could be any one of a thousand Chris Rileys. But, yeah, I agree that G+ is dreadful.
- criley2 11y agoThe only reason I'm willing to use any semblance of my name at all is because, as you point out, I am functionally anonymous with a generic name shared by major athletes and professionals. For me, an anonymous white male, it's a small issue. But for a minority with an easily identified unique name, or a girl against whom someone would spend tons more effort to identify, a forced Public page including mandatory public information such as name and photo isn't just inconvenient, it's dangerous.