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Ghad
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Norway2551 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-09 07:06:28
July 06 2010 16:12 GMT
#1
Poll: Will you post on forums under full name?

No (3717)
 
79%

Yes (573)
 
12%

Will create battle.net account with false name (442)
 
9%

4732 total votes

Your vote: Will you post on forums under full name?

(Vote): Yes
(Vote): No
(Vote): Will create battle.net account with false name



On July 07 2010 10:45 Kennigit wrote:
Mod Warning:
We get it. 69 pages of thread and the poll in the OP says that this is a bad idea. Don't need to post pictures of peoples families, homes etc just to prove a point. Consider this public warning.


On July 08 2010 23:07 ta2 wrote:
How to actually make a difference - by complaining to people with power. I have tried to gather as many different places as possible to complain to, please help by adding more. I am not aware of any restrictions in complaining to bodys outside your area of residence (i.e. a Korean could complain to the Canadian authorities), indeed I am sure they are please to hear from anyone about possible violations of the law.

The important things to mention are;
  • the fact that you were not made aware that your name would be used for Real ID when you originally provided it
  • the fact that your are forced to reveal your name in order to participate in a paid-for service (you can't post on forums w/o a subscription)
  • the fact that this process is discriminatory against people with religious, foreign or unusual names
  • the fact that you cannot change the name on your account without significant effort
If you want to make a difference, don't just look at this list and think 'good job', you actually have to go and complain yourself.

+ Show Spoiler [Links] +

GLOBAL

ESRB

Contact Privacy Online: https://www.esrb.org/privacy/contact.jsp
Complain about the violations of privacy on the Blizzard forums.

EUROPE

PEGI (Pan European Game Information)

File a complaint or abuse report: http://www.pegionline.eu/en/index/id/264

USA

Federal Trade Commission

FTC Complaint Assistant: https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/FTC_Wizard.aspx?Lang=en

1-866-653-4261
Contact Information: http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/contact.shtm

UK

Information Commissioner's Office

Privacy & Electronic Communications - when and how to complain: http://www.ico.gov.uk/complaints/privacy_and_electronic_communications.aspx
Complain about the violations of privacy on the Blizzard forums.

Data Protection – when and how to complain: http://www.ico.gov.uk/complaints/data_protection.aspx
Complain about the fact that your personal details were connected under a false pretense, and that at the time you were not made aware that it would be used for the purpose of Real ID

Contact Information: https://www.ico.gov.uk/Global/contact_us.aspx

CANADA

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

Contact Information: http://www.priv.gc.ca/contactUs/index_e.cfm



http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=25626109041&sid=3000

The first and most significant change is that in the near future, anyone posting or replying to a post on official Blizzard forums will be doing so using their Real ID -- that is, their real-life first and last name -- with the option to also display the name of their primary in-game character alongside it. These changes will go into effect on all StarCraft II forums with the launch of the new community site prior to the July 27 release of the game, with the World of Warcraft site and forums following suit near the launch of Cataclysm. Certain classic forums, including the classic Battle.net forums, will remain unchanged.

+ Show Spoiler +

The official forums have always been a great place to discuss the latest info on our games, offer ideas and suggestions, and share experiences with other players -- however, the forums have also earned a reputation as a place where flame wars, trolling, and other unpleasantness run wild. Removing the veil of anonymity typical to online dialogue will contribute to a more positive forum environment, promote constructive conversations, and connect the Blizzard community in ways they haven’t been connected before. With this change, you’ll see blue posters (i.e. Blizzard employees) posting by their real first and last names on our forums as well.


Whatever they are smoking, I fscking WANT IT! This surely will reduce trolling, but activity will be reduced to almost nil.

And here is what the media is writing, thanks to ta2 for compiling! (Click spoiler.)
On July 08 2010 04:59 ta2 wrote:
+ Show Spoiler +

BBC News - World of Warcraft maker to end anonymous forum logins
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/10543100.stm

USA Today - 'WoW' studio Blizzard to require real names on forums
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gamehunters/post/2010/07/wow-studio-blizzard-to-require-real-names-on-forums/1

Associated Press & Affiliates - Bye-Bye Trolls? Blizzard Forums to Use Real Names
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jV7ybK7aZ_ZS-5ejE4v6tRWYpp9gD9GQCO5G0
ABC News - http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=11108240
ABC News - http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=11109291
Yahoo! News - http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100707/ap_on_en_ot/us_tec_blizzard_real_name
MSN Entertainment - http://entertainment.msn.com/news/article.aspx?news=509481&affid=100055&silentchk=1&

CVG - Fans rage over Blizzard forum plans
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=254846

PCGamer (UK) - Why Blizzard’s new forum plan is an epic fail
http://www.pcgamer.com/2010/07/07/why-blizzard’s-new-forum-plan-is-an-epic-fail/

The Register - Blizzard exposes real names on WoW forums
http://www.reghardware.com/2010/07/07/wow_forums/

About.com - WoW Real ID: A Really Bad Idea
http://antivirus.about.com/b/2010/06/22/wow-real-id-a-really-bad-idea.htm

Ars Technica - Blizzard: post about StarCraft 2? Use your real name
http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2010/07/blizzard-post-about-starcraft-2-use-your-real-name.ars

Gamespy - Blizzard to Require Real Names on Official Forums
http://uk.pc.gamespy.com/articles/110/1104456p1.html

Kotaku - Blizzard Forums Will Soon Display Your Real Name
http://kotaku.com/5580585/blizzard-forums-will-soon-display-your-real-name
Kotaku - Blizzard's Real Name Forum Policy Has Fans In An Uproar
http://kotaku.com/5581209/blizzards-real-name-forum-policy-has-fans-in-an-uproar

Joystiq - Your real name to appear on Blizzard's official forums
http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/06/your-real-name-to-appear-on-blizzards-official-forums/

Inc Gamers - Blizzard Going Too Far With Real ID?
http://www.incgamers.com/Columns/94/blizzard-going-too-far-with-real-id

MTV Multiplayer - Blizzard Cracks Down On Anonymity In Official Forums
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2010/07/07/blizzard-cracks-down-on-anonymity-in-official-forums/

TechEYE.net - Blizzard forces users to show real names: Internet security they have heard of it
http://www.techeye.net/security/blizzard-forces-users-to-show-real-names

Product Reviews News - WoW Real ID System: Security Flaw Found
http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/07/07/wow-real-id-system-security-flaw-found/

ITWorld - Blizzard to share your name with angry video game nerds
http://www.itworld.com/personal-tech/113202/blizzard-share-your-name-angry-video-game-nerds

Voodoo Extreme - Is Blizzard's Real ID Safe, Or A Playground For Sexual Deviants?
http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/news/55728/Is-Blizzards-Real-ID-Safe-Or-A-Playground-For-Sexual-Deviants
Voodoo Extreme - Blizzard Forums To Require Use Of Real Name, Rage Ensues
http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/news/55910/Blizzard-Forums-To-Require-Use-Of-Real-Name-Rage-Ensues

Examiner National - World of Warcraft Players WoWed by Blizzard's REALID announcement
http://www.examiner.com/x-48234-Santa-Ana-Internet-Examiner~y2010m7d7-World-of-Warcraft-Players-WoWed-by-Blizzards-REALID-announcement

EuroGamer - Blizzard forums to require real names
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/blizzard-forums-to-require-real-names

GameFocus - Blizzard To Kill Anonymity On Forums
http://www.gamefocus.ca/?nav=new&nid=10091

Strategy Informer - Battle.net removes "veil of anonymity" on forums, real names used
http://www.strategyinformer.com/news/8551/battlenet-removes-veil-of-anonymity-on-forums-real-names-used

HuskyStarcraft - Blizzard Forums: First and Last Names [VIDEO]


AusGamers - Blizzard Switching Forums to Real ID System
http://www.ausgamers.com/news/read/2926798

Australian Gamer - Blizzard decide to give out subscribers' real names
http://www.australiangamer.com/news/3239_blizzard_decide_to_give_out_subscribers_real_names.html

Zeroday - Is Korean Law Driving Policy at Blizzard?
http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/zeroday/2010/07/07/is-korean-law-driving-policy-at-blizzard/

Hell Mode - Why Real ID is a Really Bad Idea
http://hellmode.com/2010/07/06/why-real-id-is-a-really-bad-idea/#more-390

Tank Spot - RealID -- Unethical and Dangerous
http://www.tankspot.com/showthread.php?68744-RealID-Unethical-and-Dangerous



Edit:
Does this mean that they are going to make our names visible on the Sc2 beta forums, or does this only concern new forums created after the 27th?

Whatever, I am not going public with my name in that context. Still too much of a stigma connected to gaming in many circles, sad but true.

Mod edit: According to Bashiok, old posts will not be converted to the new system. There's a link somewhere in the thread. It's still terrible however. - Jinro

Blizzard responses

A good summary of the problems
Another excellent summary

Youtube is on the case.
Several has requested this to be posted:


On July 07 2010 15:55 Sylvr wrote:
Very relevant:



On July 08 2010 07:36 Ventez wrote:
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On July 08 2010 07:44 Bibdy wrote:
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Archerofaiur
Profile Joined August 2008
United States4101 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-06 16:14:07
July 06 2010 16:13 GMT
#2
And. Here. We. Go.
http://sclegacy.com/news/28-scl/250-starcraftlegacy-macro-theorycrafting-contest-winners
Daedie
Profile Joined March 2010
Belgium160 Posts
July 06 2010 16:14 GMT
#3
Quite absurd if you ask me. I guess I won't be posting there anymore.
I like turtles
asdfTT123
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
United States989 Posts
July 06 2010 16:15 GMT
#4
LOL! Absolutely ridiculous.
n.Die_Jaedong <3
Backpack
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States1776 Posts
July 06 2010 16:15 GMT
#5
Well that's interesting.
"You people need to just generally care a lot less about everything." -Zatic
frequency
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Australia1901 Posts
July 06 2010 16:15 GMT
#6
"Have you guys completely lost your minds? "

First post in the thread pretty much sums it up. I'm fine with it, but I can totally understand why lots and lots of people would be totally opposed. Pretty bad move imo.
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junemermaid
Profile Joined September 2006
United States981 Posts
July 06 2010 16:15 GMT
#7
why would they even think this was a good idea....
the UMP says YER OUT
TelecoM
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States10668 Posts
July 06 2010 16:16 GMT
#8
lol oh god D=
AKA: TelecoM[WHITE] Protoss fighting
StayFrosty
Profile Joined February 2010
Canada743 Posts
July 06 2010 16:16 GMT
#9
That is a total fucking joke.
asdfTT123
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
United States989 Posts
July 06 2010 16:17 GMT
#10
Maybe if they would put in an effort to better moderate their boards... They DO have the power to ban accounts from B.net/SC2. That threat alone would eliminate a ton of trolling and promote a more constructive atmosphere.
n.Die_Jaedong <3
andeh
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States904 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-06 16:18:00
July 06 2010 16:17 GMT
#11
do you really want to use your online alias online?
EscapingJail
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States212 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-06 16:17:58
July 06 2010 16:17 GMT
#12
Wow that is pretty ballsy first forum I've ever seen do anything like this.
Memento Mori
oPPRoBe
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States199 Posts
July 06 2010 16:17 GMT
#13
Are they going to use our profile pics on Facebook next?

Why is this happening -_-
lmlm
Calamity
Profile Joined June 2010
Canada161 Posts
July 06 2010 16:17 GMT
#14
We could always stick to unofficial sites like this one where we get to use cool names like "Calamity"

They need to stop with this invasion of privacy stuff. I think Artosis' youtube channel had a video with tasteless and idra where both addressed the biggest issue was privacy (facebook, random people adding you etc.) This isn't gonna help Hopfully it's only for the forums and not for Battle Net 2.0000.
Betaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!
Baz
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United Kingdom289 Posts
July 06 2010 16:18 GMT
#15
I personally don't care, however I think it is a bad move on behalf of Blizzard simply because ALOT of people will care and won't post there anymore.

And the trolls will get around it with fake names on their accounts.

I can't imagine it will last
Deleted User 61629
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
1664 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-06 16:19:07
July 06 2010 16:18 GMT
#16
--- Nuked ---
jamesr12
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States1549 Posts
July 06 2010 16:18 GMT
#17
worst idea in the history of forums?
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=306479
getSome[703]
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States753 Posts
July 06 2010 16:18 GMT
#18
From thread:

well, atleast we can now rate this thread way the $@#% down.


Hahahaha, oh Blizzard
Running Log! http://www.runningahead.com/logs/5081b4d7a4a94c5e8fa20b01e668dfb6/calendar
ScreaM-tHE
Profile Joined June 2010
United States28 Posts
July 06 2010 16:18 GMT
#19
Looks like a way to deter people from posting, so they can save on bandwidth. Gotta save money!
Stratos_speAr
Profile Joined May 2009
United States6959 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-06 16:27:11
July 06 2010 16:19 GMT
#20
Edit: Misread OP. Reading again, that's probably the single worst idea PR wise I've ever seen Blizzard do.
A sound mind in a sound body, is a short, but full description of a happy state in this World: he that has these two, has little more to wish for; and he that wants either of them, will be little the better for anything else.
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