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... in order to be able to post.

Assuming they don't fold up their tent in a week due to nobody joining or hanging around, what do you think are the implications of such a move?

Some folk here already use either their full real names or at least their first names or an initial and a real last name. Others, such as myself, have real names out online and it's not too hard to put two and two together.

For us, well, shrug, really.

For others, though, what say you about this mass required outing? And is there any way in hell it could possibly be enforced?

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@jespah,

Sounds like a board suitable for intracompany communication.

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How would they know if I'm really Jessica Simpson or Eva Braun or if my parents named me Honeycakes Bumpkin?

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@jespah,

Right, I don't see how it can be enforced.

I'd strongly object to them requiring any kind of "proof" -- presenting ID of some kind.

And if it can't be enforced, the whole thing is pretty meaningless.

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@Green Witch,

i might just have to join said forum as honeycakes bumpkin

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@djjd62,

hmm, looks like you need to actually own a copy of the game to join, they ask for a CD Key

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@jespah,

jespah wrote:

Assuming they don't fold up their tent in a week due to nobody joining or hanging around, what do you think are the implications of such a move?

joefromchicago

It's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off for 'em.

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@jespah,

jespah wrote:

... in order to be able to post.

Assuming they don't fold up their tent in a week due to nobody joining or hanging around, what do you think are the implications of such a move?

Some folk here already use either their full real names or at least their first names or an initial and a real last name. Others, such as myself, have real names out online and it's not too hard to put two and two together.

For us, well, shrug, really.

For others, though, what say you about this mass required outing? And is there any way in hell it could possibly be enforced?

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How would they know?

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@jespah,

dunno aboot the blizzard "forum", but I've dealt with their gaming sites and products for many years.

I am my alter internet name there as well as all other cyber-sites that require a moniker.

I doubt they care that much to try and enforce it.

mebbe they are just tired of gamer names...

R(dragonslyer666)H

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@Rockhead,

Oh, this is rich: http://wowriot.gameriot.com/blogs/Americans-are-bad-at-games/Real-Names-on-the-Official-Forums-New-REAL-ID-function?gr_i_ni

Oh, Micah, we hardly knew ye.

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@jespah,

How are they going to verify that the user's account is under their real name? Does the person have to verify their identity with say a credit card?

I'm not sure about the implications of this divulgence but knee jerkishly it sounds like they're doing it to slow down any possible trolling and online bullying.

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@jespah,

jespah wrote:

... in order to be able to post.

Assuming they don't fold up their tent in a week due to nobody joining or hanging around, what do you think are the implications of such a move?

Some folk here already use either their full real names or at least their first names or an initial and a real last name. Others, such as myself, have real names out online and it's not too hard to put two and two together.

For us, well, shrug, really.

For others, though, what say you about this mass required outing? And is there any way in hell it could possibly be enforced?

Da source of the info:

Surely u know much better than I qua whether it coud be enforced,
but I imagine that an alias 'd be hard to detect.

Years ago, I 'd have had to censor myself, because I held a public office
with which I 'd not have desired any controversy to be associated.

David

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@OmSigDAVID,

Well, it backfired on them. Here's a commentary from PC World: http://www.pcworld.com/article/200858/blizzards_real_id_snafu_4_lessons.html?tk=hp_new

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@jespah,

jespah wrote:

... in order to be able to post.

Assuming they don't fold up their tent in a week due to nobody joining or hanging around, what do you think are the implications of such a move?

Some folk here already use either their full real names or at least their first names or an initial and a real last name. Others, such as myself, have real names out online and it's not too hard to put two and two together.

For us, well, shrug, really.

For others, though, what say you about this mass required outing? And is there any way in hell it could possibly be enforced?

Da source of the info:

One aspect of internet culture is having this sort of anonymous identity, which in a way is fine and okay however being able to change that identity to something else causes another potential problem. Abuse of identity is what I call it, where a person will act like a complete douche bag because they know that no one will know who they are, so they don't actually have to be accountable or responsible in any way, for what they say.

I personally think this is a huge draw back to internet identity. I am not against people using a different name but I think there needs to be something done about multiple identities, but this will probably never occur because it is simply too easy to alter it, not to mention I am against required identity practices in any way. The reason is you create too much corruption and ability to take advantage of people in other ways, so it is never a good solution.

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@jespah,

Quote:

Blizzard backs down on real-names in WoW
July 12, 2010

Blizzard Entertainment is backtracking on plans to require players to use their real names when posting on its online forums.

Following an outcry in the gaming community, Blizzard lifted the planned requirements.

It said it will still make other changes intended to curb bad behavior in the game forums. These include the ability to vote comments up or down, with low-rated posts slowly disappearing.

http://www.watoday.com.au/digital-life/games/blizzard-backs-down-on-realnames-in-wow-20100712-1069d.html

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@tsarstepan,

Yep. They done realized -- oops -- you give out real names, someone's bound to Google 'em.

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@tsarstepan,

Watoday, as quoted by tsarstepan wrote:

It said it will still make other changes intended to curb bad behavior in the game forums. These include the ability to vote comments up or down, with low-rated posts slowly disappearing.

How does a post slowly disappear? Posts are either on the board or they aren't---no?

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@Robert Gentel,

Robert Gentel wrote:

jespah wrote:
Assuming they don't fold up their tent in a week due to nobody joining or hanging around, what do you think are the implications of such a move?

joefromchicago

It's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off for 'em.

I would never reveal any identifying information, like my name or where I'm from, on an internet forum.

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@Thomas,

Thomas wrote:

Watoday, as quoted by tsarstepan wrote:
It said it will still make other changes intended to curb bad behavior in the game forums. These include the ability to vote comments up or down, with low-rated posts slowly disappearing.

How does a post slowly disappear? Posts are either on the board or they aren't---no?

Maybe with each subsequent thumbs down, the words and the letters start to fade in the offensive post? Sounds good? Razz

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@tsarstepan,

tsarstepan wrote:

Thomas wrote:

Watoday, as quoted by tsarstepan wrote:
It said it will still make other changes intended to curb bad behavior in the game forums. These include the ability to vote comments up or down, with low-rated posts slowly disappearing.

How does a post slowly disappear? Posts are either on the board or they aren't---no?

Maybe with each subsequent thumbs down, the words and the letters start to fade in the offensive post? Sounds good?

COOL!!! A Cheshire Cat fade!!!

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