Here? Yes, I'm not concerned with the whole anonymous part of forums. I talk and act the same way as I do in my daily life so there's no reason not to use my real name.
Question of the Day, July 8, 2010
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I think that if someone really wanted to track you down, they would. No one is going to suddenly decide to stalk you because your real name is out on the internet all of a sudden.
You're making an assumption that this is a policy we're considering implementing at The Escapist. That assumption is false.Epitome said:
We're all speaking hypothetically here, based on Blizzard's curious decision to remove anonymity from their forums. We currently have no plans whatsoever to follow their lead.
No, because my surname is silly.
I'm not sure how the measures will really help that much. Sure, if a troll does what trolls do best, you know the guy's name, but that's it. Unless you're planning on taking EXTREME measures to deal with the problem, a name alone is fairly meaningless.
I'm not sure how the measures will really help that much. Sure, if a troll does what trolls do best, you know the guy's name, but that's it. Unless you're planning on taking EXTREME measures to deal with the problem, a name alone is fairly meaningless.
I wasnt, I was using it as an example. Im very grateful because I like it here too much to leave. By "us" I meant we that enjoy our anonimity, One thing I am very curious about is why Blizzard didnt ask their forum goer's what they wanted first? also Cant Fake the Funk tweeted to somebody who posted a link to a very good article that while it is far far too over the line is a great example of what could go wrong.Russ Pitts said:
EDIT: On second thought I wont post the link here, but check out Funk's response to an AllnVarney
No way, there are crazy people on the internet, and I don't want some psycho ***** I had an argument with to show up at my house.
not to mention, people are going to have a hard time remembering the last name: "Pascucci"
not to mention, people are going to have a hard time remembering the last name: "Pascucci"
Yes. My real name isn't very interesting but It's not as if people can't just click my profile and see it right now anyways. Of course it ironically limits the escapism on a place called the escapist so... yeah.
No, I would never use my real name on a forum. I value my privacy far too much. It is the reason why I do not have (and do not intend to have) a Facebook account.
Honestly, I am quite disgusted at the increasing trend of forcing people to expose their real names on the internet. While anonymity is a double-edged sword that makes the internet a "Wild West" at times, it is also what makes the internet a safehaven from the social, cultural and political prejudices of our respective societies and what allows us to truly speak our minds.
I cannot begin to describe how shocked and appaled I am that one of my most favourite game companies is treating people's privacy so lightly...What a disappointment and it just adds insult to injury after so many important features were cut from the new Battle.net.
Honestly, I am quite disgusted at the increasing trend of forcing people to expose their real names on the internet. While anonymity is a double-edged sword that makes the internet a "Wild West" at times, it is also what makes the internet a safehaven from the social, cultural and political prejudices of our respective societies and what allows us to truly speak our minds.
I cannot begin to describe how shocked and appaled I am that one of my most favourite game companies is treating people's privacy so lightly...What a disappointment and it just adds insult to injury after so many important features were cut from the new Battle.net.
Damn, now you've got me wondering about your cupsizeGethsemani said:
OT: I think the use of an alias has the most benefits for women, as a LOT of men on the web are well, just look at chatroulette...
Also people under 18 should be protected by an avatar, as kids can be cruel to each other!
I voted no, I too prefer privacy. An online alias also helps me to be more outgoing than I would IRL.
Hello, my name is Robert Finn and I don't much care what you do with that. It's not like I'm handing out my SSN, the worst you could do is find my facebook and make fun of my unattractive pictures.
You have a very pretty nameTrivun said:
OT: I wouldn't mind, I like my name. But I like usernames too, I think they're fun!
