Pseudonyms Now Allowed On Google+ 238
An anonymous reader writes When Google+ launched, it received criticism across the internet for requiring that users register with their real names. Now, Google has finally relented and removed all restrictions on what usernames people are allowed to use. The company said, "We know you've been calling for this change for a while. We know that our names policy has been unclear, and this has led to some unnecessarily difficult experiences for some of our users. For this we apologize, and we hope that today's change is a step toward making Google+ the welcoming and inclusive place that we want it to be."
In other words (Score:5, Funny)
"Now that our pseudonym to single user identity resolution algorithm is reasonably accurate, go right ahead and make up a fake name."
Finally! (Score:5, Funny)
Now Google+ is sure to become the popular destination it's always been destined to be! I'm going to go on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram and Reddit and Tumblr and a site with Disqus and tell everyone it's time for Google+! Then I'll pull down my pants and tell all my friends on SnapChat!
Re:Anonymous Coward for the WIN!! (Score:5, Funny)
Actually, "Anonymous Coward for the WIN!" should be the headline of this story.
Re:Anonymity makes sense for special cases. (Score:2, Funny)
... says "Snufu"
What great news! (Score:5, Funny)
Everyone is chatting about it on Twitter and Facebook!