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Let's wait for official word, instead of rumor. This twitter-able statement doesn't really say anything except that Google is listening... It doesn't say what
by wccrawford 15y ago
Let's wait for official word, instead of rumor. This twitter-able statement doesn't really say anything except that Google is listening... It doesn't say what they heard, or what the full reaction to it is.
He states that they are 'moving away' from the Real Name policy, but... Is that his interpretation of what was said, or was that actually said? We don't know. He probably doesn't even know.
- mindstab 15y agoI think it was said best here http://www.jwz.org/blog/2011/10/eff-declares-premature-victory-in-nymwars/ http://www.jwz.org/blog/2011/10/eff-declares-premature-victo...
- fl3tch 15y agoAs long as they allow pseudonyms, that is in fact a victory in the "Nymwars", which were always more about pseudonymity than anonymity. Again, if you require strong anonymity, there are far better places to publish. From what I've seen, Google requires you to enter a phone number when you create an account in the US and some other countries. You can still get a prepaid phone in cash, but the point of sale and cell tower pings can still geolocate you to a city, possibly even a few blocks, so for strong anonymity, you're better off using a service that doesn't require phone / SMS confirmation.