Facebook making changes to its real names policy in wake of criticism

31 October, 2015
Facebook has announced that it is making a couple of amendments to its 'real names' policy that requires users to use their real name on the social networking website. The announcement came in the wake of an open letter from groups including the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Human Rights Watch, and ACLU of California, claiming the policy is flawed and needs to be fixed.

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  • MkX
  • 02 Nov 2015

ethereal, 31 Oct 2015Facebook should not exist in the first place. Period. I... morewell, it's really up to you if you want to put all your personal details on facebook which i don't do.

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    • Anonymous
    • MkX
    • 02 Nov 2015

    Anonymous, 31 Oct 2015only using Facebook for online game backup , and of course ... more"The announcement came in the wake of an open letter from groups including the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Human Rights Watch, and ACLU of California, claiming the policy is flawed and needs to be fixed."

    read before you comment. facebook was just forced. did you really think they will strictly impose that? think please.

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      • Anonymous
      • vMf
      • 02 Nov 2015

      To bad if you have a stalker or someone, you should be able to use a Handle name like Messenger MSN! who cares its the internet?. Tired of people employers whomever finding out info on others, FB can STFU!

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        • WEW
        • 2Au
        • 01 Nov 2015

        Anonymous, 31 Oct 2015The reason for a real name rule is for facebook to track an... moreCriminally Minded Person?

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          • AnonD-225323
          • U@9
          • 31 Oct 2015

          AnonD-225323, 31 Oct 2015I agree with you and I do the same like you. I use my nick ... moreUses fb for backup online games

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            • AnonD-225323
            • U@9
            • 31 Oct 2015

            Anonymous, 31 Oct 2015only using Facebook for online game backup , and of course ... moreI agree with you and I do the same like you. I use my nick name which I love, not the real id name.

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              • NechP
              • 9LB
              • 31 Oct 2015

              I miss my Windows Phone.
              Loved the FB app on WP.
              But... suck it FB. i'm not posting my real name.

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                • t}G
                • 31 Oct 2015

                deactivated long ago ... Facebook is boring

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                  • Anonymous
                  • U}}
                  • 31 Oct 2015

                  only using Facebook for online game backup , and of course within fake id...


                  real name??? u dig ur own grave, Facebook... lol

                    Facebook, honestly no longer useful as it used to be. I had deactivated mine for many many many years. Can't delete it. Stupid Facebook. Most of the FB pages I visit is for companies and online sellers.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • UD{
                      • 31 Oct 2015

                      The reason for a real name rule is for facebook to track any lawsuits partaining to such user and would make investigation of a case easier for them to work on who exactly the suspect is.Which is reasonable not all rules on for every country that offers facebook has the same law and this rule is one simple way of making investigations easier.

                        Facebook should not exist in the first place. Period.

                        It's a window to one's personal privacy and helps in criminal activities.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • 61t
                          • 31 Oct 2015

                          Funny policy while other social apps have different one... real name is necessary for formal thing such id card, driving license, certificate etc...
                          Casualness turn into formal...

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                            • AnonD-150040
                            • PT}
                            • 31 Oct 2015

                            Ditch Facebook. It's only for the socially impaired in real life.

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                              • u14
                              • 31 Oct 2015

                              and they verify only celebrities and famous people , with lot of followers. . .a world run by major followers and likers