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I know this opinion might not be popular here, but I support the enforcement of real (istic) names. If you are honestly that concerned about your privacy, but s
by doctoboggan 15y ago
I know this opinion might not be popular here, but I support the enforcement of real (istic) names. If you are honestly that concerned about your privacy, but still want desperately to join an online social network where you share personal details, why not make up a name that simply sounds realistic? They won't ban an Alfred or a Henry, and you can still enjoy all the anonymity you can handle.
I guess I just don't see the big deal here. If I am missing something, feel free to fill me in.
- saraid216 15y agoYou're saying that you should lie about who you are in order to fit in. Some people don't want to lie. Forcing them to do so, by creating a situation in which it is an optimal solution, is unethical and wrong.
- doctoboggan 15y agoNo, I am saying if you really feel the need to join google+ and you do not want anyone to know who you actually are, you can make up a name. If you personally have ethical problems with false names, then no, you should not do this. You should refrain from joining the google+ social network.
- silverbax88 15y agoWell, what's your real name and address, 'doctoboggan'?
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- doctoboggan 15y agoIf I friended you on G+, you would know it. (well not my address) But we are not on G+, we are on a site that allows pseudonymous and is designed around that idea.
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- wmf 15y agoThe real problem is not anonymity but that people who do use their real names on G+ are getting their accounts disabled because somebody at Google thinks their real name looks fake.
- doctoboggan 15y agoI agree that that is a problem. I think google also agrees and that is why they came out with these new procedures.
- dredmorbius 15y agoThat is a problem. The real problem is markedly more nuanced than that, however.