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Google doesn't support how you are doing things. You say you are using Google products but haven't created a Google identity so therefore you get emailed when t

by Kequc 12y ago

Google doesn't support how you are doing things. You say you are using Google products but haven't created a Google identity so therefore you get emailed when the services that you use, are interacted with. Well, create a Google identity problem solved forever. I don't get why you guys fight it so hard. It asked me to enter a name one time. It was clear that it was asking me because it was part of my profile and I had never entered my name on a Google product before. So I entered my name and you know what happened? Nothing. Nothing forever. Apparently everyone else has been "hassled" endlessly for years to give their name to Google. They already know who you are. You should be appreciative of the transparency. Type in the name. It immediately sorts everything out for you. Google needs to keep moving forward as a company and with their products. They cannot support legacy use cases forever. You need a Google account to use their services. The Google account requires your name, well ok so big deal that isn't a big ask most companies ask for that.

pjc50 12y ago
Entering the name carries a risk, which varies from person to person: the risk that Google might decide your name is not "real enough". It also publicises your name, which may be a big risk for some people.
- Kequc 12y ago
  Ah I think I finally am starting to understand. It is a thing about some people not wanting to use their real name on Google products. Isn't that a bit of a problem whether you are using a alias or not, since a co worker or anyone will eventually come across your alias while doing whatever it is on Docs or Hangouts or similar. Then look you up using that? I use Google apps constantly it seems that would happen quickly. Is it possible to use Android without a Google+ account?
  - pjc50 12y ago
    Use one name at work and another at home? The whole point would be to keep those spheres separate. There is also the issue of (for example) the person with the surname "Yellow Horse" having her account closed down by the policy, as Google didn't believe it was a real name.

by Kequc 12y ago

pjc50 12y ago

Entering the name carries a risk, which varies from person to person: the risk that Google might decide your name is not "real enough". It also publicises your name, which may be a big risk for some people.

Kequc 12y ago
Ah I think I finally am starting to understand. It is a thing about some people not wanting to use their real name on Google products. Isn't that a bit of a problem whether you are using a alias or not, since a co worker or anyone will eventually come across your alias while doing whatever it is on Docs or Hangouts or similar. Then look you up using that? I use Google apps constantly it seems that would happen quickly. Is it possible to use Android without a Google+ account?
- pjc50 12y ago
  Use one name at work and another at home? The whole point would be to keep those spheres separate. There is also the issue of (for example) the person with the surname "Yellow Horse" having her account closed down by the policy, as Google didn't believe it was a real name.