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Why doesn't Google force you to register with your real name but allow you to display a pseudonym? I usually support Google but this makes little sense. Force m
by jhdavids8 15y ago
Why doesn't Google force you to register with your real name but allow you to display a pseudonym? I usually support Google but this makes little sense. Force me to register with Jamie, but if I decide I want to be displayed as some nickname, who the hell cares.
- rjd 15y agoThats the same thought I had. After some thought on my latest project I wrote a membership provider for the .net frame work to specifically handle this. I decided I wanted single sign and opted for oauth via Facebook (maybe more later). I understand users don't there personal details in my system so I've create a hybrid persona construct (or "Actor" as I called the instantiated entities, inherits the system "MembershipUser" class so I can plug it straight into anything .net). I store a Authentication record from FB for the oauth to work, a few other bits and pieces. Then users can create "Persona" entities, and from the combination of those two the "actor" exists. Doesn't seem like rocket science to me... and hopefully user testing will show it makes it smooth and seamless for the users and offer them plenty of protection (as in the site involves politics and being anonymous is very important).