Some reading on Blizzard's newest bright idea...
wow_ladies did a fantastic job of covering Blizzard's decision to force its forum posters to use their real name. See here and here. A lot of excellent links have been compiled, particularly in the second post, so if you have any interest in the issue (which, in general, concerns online anonymity and privacy concerns - so this is important even if you don't play WoW imo) those links are a great place to start. I believe both posts are public, so if you aren't a member of w_l you can still see them.
via Geek Feminism:
Hacker News and Pseudonymity. A general post about how pseudonymity is vital in creating a decent atmosphere for marginalized groups.
Another Round of Real Names Will Solve Everything: Blizzard Edition. Another helpful round-up of links.
via Border House:
Blizzard Wants the World to Know Your Name.
via ploratrix:
So, what new MMO are y'all looking forward to? SW:TOR is looking better and better to me.
eta: And thank you, lisaquestions, for for originally bringing Blizzard's RealID bullshit to our attention.
via Geek Feminism:
Hacker News and Pseudonymity. A general post about how pseudonymity is vital in creating a decent atmosphere for marginalized groups.
Another Round of Real Names Will Solve Everything: Blizzard Edition. Another helpful round-up of links.
via Border House:
Blizzard Wants the World to Know Your Name.
via ploratrix:
So, what new MMO are y'all looking forward to? SW:TOR is looking better and better to me.
eta: And thank you, lisaquestions, for for originally bringing Blizzard's RealID bullshit to our attention.