Google Profiles Pseudonymity Debate Coverage


1	Notes: Names with a * and blue background are thought to be legally recognized names. Users whose accounts were (or are) suspended in G+ are in bold.
2	Sorted by date, then author. Green/yellow/red shows recency. "for"/"against" is relative to pseudonymity and privacy. For CSV, change the "=html" at the end of the URL to =csv.
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4	date	author	source	link	position	title

5	06-28	Skud	G+	https://plus.google.com/106912596786226524817/posts/dnoMgK9kMVe	for	[via Liz Fong; former Google employee Skud's view on pseudonyms in Google+ while still employed]
6	07-04	Mark Cuban*	G+	https://plus.google.com/106318111152683661692/posts/3UKv9qqT9mh	against	[comment-poll on whether G+ should use only real names]
7	07-07	Jillian York*	blog	http://jilliancyork.com/2011/07/07/google-and-real-names/	for	Google+ and “Real Names”
8	07-08	Ahuva	blog	http://ahuva18.wordpress.com/2011/07/08/whats-in-a-name/	for	What’s in a Name?
9	07-08	Ciaran Laval	blog	http://sl.governormarley.com/?p=1181	for	Google + Doesn't Look Second Life Friendly
10	07-08	Gareth Halfacree*	thinq_	http://www.thinq.co.uk/2011/7/8/google-starts-account-cull-google/	news	Google carries out account cull on Google+
11	07-08	Mary	blog	http://geekfeminism.org/2011/07/08/anti-pseudonym-bingo/	for	Anti-pseudonym bingo
12	07-08	Opensource Obscure	self-post	http://www.flickr.com/photos/16517314@N06/5915226844	for	[personal experience of being suspended for using a common avatar name]
13	07-08	Sarah Stokely*	blog	http://www.sarahstokely.com/blog/2011/07/why-google-should-allow-anonymouspseudonymous-names-on-google/	for	Why Google should allow anonymous/pseudonymous names on Google+
14	07-08	Siderea B.	G+	https://plus.google.com/115293914599850384241/posts/emVkUfWkojb	for	[commentary that opposing pseudonyms is sexist]
15	07-08	Tateru Nino	blog	http://dwellonit.taterunino.net/2011/07/08/google-seemingly-split-on-pseudonymous-google-accounts-and-google-profiles-its-okay-until-it-isnt/	for	Google seemingly split on pseudonymous Google+ accounts and Google Profiles – It’s okay until it isn’t
16	07-09	Honour McMillan	blog	http://honour-mcmillan.blogspot.com/2011/07/dont-panic-avatars-do-not-carry-plague.html	for	Don't Panic! Avatars do not carry the Plague, Cooties or even the Swine Flu.
17	07-09	Lalo Telling	blog	http://lalotelling.blogspot.com/2011/07/pitfall-of-early-adoption.html	middle	The Pitfall of Early Adoption
18	07-09	Ravan Asteris	blog	http://ravanoid.blogspot.com/2011/07/google-gets-minus.html	for	Google+ gets a minus
19	07-09	William Burns*	blog	http://cityofnidus.blogspot.com/2011/07/google-and-future-of-avatar-identity.html	for	Google + and the Future of Avatar Identity
20	07-10	Mary	blog	http://geekfeminism.org/2011/07/10/the-status-of-pseudonymity-and-privacy-on-google/	for	The status of pseudonymity and privacy on Google+
21	07-11	Miso Susanowa	blog	http://gomiso.blogspot.com/2011/07/g-and-beyond-whats-your-target.html	for	G+ and Beyond - What's Your Target?
22	07-11	Tateru Nino	blog	http://dwellonit.taterunino.net/2011/07/11/follow-up-google-confirms-real-names-a-requirement-for-profilesplus-mostly/	for	Follow-up: Google confirms “real” names a requirement for Profiles/Plus … mostly
23	07-11	Todd Vierling*	blog	http://blog.duh.org/2011/07/googles-no-pseudonyms-policy-is.html	for	Google+'s "No-Pseudonyms" Policy is Homophobic, Not Just Anti-Social
24	07-11	Wagner James Au*	blog	http://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2011/07/google-profiles-pseudonym-avatar-names-suspension-policy.html	for	Google Confirms: Non-Real Name Google Profiles Risk Suspension (I.E., Google Still Doesn’t Get Social)
25	07-11	William Burns*	G+	https://plus.google.com/109028905526370179147/posts/YTXwDbFFeA6	for	[open letter to Google with suggestions on improving policy]
26	07-12	Audrey Watters*	ReadWriteWeb	http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/no_pseudonyms_allowed_is_google_pluss_real_name_po.php	news	No Pseudonyms Allowed: Is Google Plus's Real Name Policy a Good Idea?
27	07-12	Kara Trapdoor	blog	http://karasecondlife.blogspot.com/2011/07/kara-trapdoor-is-real.html	for	Kara Trapdoor Is Real
28	07-12	Lauren Weinstein*	blog	http://lauren.vortex.com/archive/000880.html	for	Google+'s "Identity" Controversy: No Easy Answers
29	07-12	Nexus Burbclave	blog	http://www.burbclave.biz/burbclavenet/2011/07/12/no-google-plus-for-avatars/	for	No Google Plus for Avatars
30	07-12	Rowan Thunder	G+	https://plus.google.com/114929190273737402078/posts/iWuTJzUGF9G	for	[personal experience with suspension and review process]
31	07-12	Stephen Shankland*	CNET	http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-20078671-264/google-faces-thorny-online-identity-issues/	news	Google+ faces thorny online identity issues
32	07-12	V	blog	http://tgib.co.uk/2011/07/12/pseudonymous-suicide-living-minus-google/	middle	Pseudonymous suicide – living minus Google+
33	07-12	Wagner James Au*	blog	http://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2011/07/google-profiles-real-versus-pseudonym-avatar-names.html	for	One Way Google Profiles' Naming Policy Makes No Sense: My Avatar Gets More Hits Than Me -- On Google Itself!
34	07-13	Gwyneth Llewelyn	blog	http://gwynethllewelyn.net/2011/07/13/open-letter-to-googles-larry-page/	for	Open Letter to Google’s Larry Page
35	07-13	Liz Fong*	G+	https://plus.google.com/106912596786226524817/posts/QpNouZ6qrf4	middle	[devil's-advocate treatment using a similar restaurant analogy later pushed by Vic Gondutra]
36	07-13	Liz Fong*	G+	https://plus.google.com/106912596786226524817/posts/N35eGtFE48B	for	[personal experience in using a pseudonym as a transgendered person]
37	07-13	Tateru Nino	blog	http://dwellonit.taterunino.net/2011/07/13/of-nyms-and-names/	for	Of nyms and names
38	07-14	Kelly Fiveash*	The Register	http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/07/14/google_profiles_youtube_verification_id/	for	Google muzzles political dissidents with YouTube ID tweaks
39	07-15	CZ Unit	LJ blog	http://cz-unit.livejournal.com/870504.html	for	What is a person....
40	07-15	Gretchen S.	G+	https://plus.google.com/102376799902430080799/posts/9pPNgN6wbzk	for	[dissection of the reactive mode of suspension]
41	07-16	Adele Shakal*	G+	https://plus.google.com/105500543639944007050/posts/ArwQDN25HhF	for	[on how harassment happens in real life with real names, which Google+ policies don't govern]
42	07-16	Andrew Bunner*	G+	https://plus.google.com/103429767916333774260/posts/GiYKZop6Wtu	against	[a G+ post that prompted many people to report valid users as violating policy]
43	07-16	Gretchen S.	G+	https://plus.google.com/102376799902430080799/posts/FN6MPryd4tS	proposal	[suggested possible solutions to the pseudonym debate]
44	07-16	Lauren Weinstein*	G+, blog	https://plus.google.com/114753028665775786510/posts/VuyiwCqxDrQ	for	Google+, Privacy, and Balancing Identity
45	07-16	Second Thoughts	blog	http://secondthoughts.typepad.com/second_thoughts/2011/07/sl-avatars-time-to-fight-for-your-rights-at-google.html	for	SL Avatars, Time to Fight for Your Rights at Google+
46	07-17	Angela Craft*	G+	https://plus.google.com/109929969347976561221/posts/gHdrJgjK5vy	for	[commentary about Internet safety and why social networks, until now, insisted on pseudonyms]
47	07-17	Kagan MacTane*	G+, blog	http://kagan.mactane.org/blog/2011/07/17/how-many-identites-does-a-single-person-have/	for	How Many Identites Does a Single Person Have?
48	07-17	Thomas Stadler*	blog	http://www.internet-law.de/2011/07/verstost-der-ausschluss-von-pseudonymen-bei-google-gegen-deutsches-recht.html	for	[DE] Verstößt der Ausschluss von Pseudonymen bei Google+ gegen deutsches Recht?
49	07-19	Aaron Wood*	G+	https://plus.google.com/113935873632972151783/posts/AbwJeqLDSy6	against	[fear of anonymity, conflated with pseudonymity, being threatening to himself/children]
50	07-19	CZ Unit	LJ blog	http://cz-unit.livejournal.com/872011.html	for	My thoughts on the Google + thing
51	07-19	Skud	blog	http://geekfeminism.org/2011/07/19/who-is-harmed-by-a-real-names-policy/	for	Who is harmed by a “real names” policy?
52	07-20	Anil Dash*	blog	http://dashes.com/anil/2011/07/if-your-websites-full-of-assholes-its-your-fault.html	middle	If Your Website's Full of Assholes, It's Your Fault
53	07-20	CZ Unit	LJ blog	http://cz-unit.livejournal.com/874167.html	for	Google writes back. "Uncommon names" seems to be the key....
54	07-20	Kagan MacTane*	G+	https://plus.google.com/111672781782852561065/posts/YbxJ6BKbC12	for	[expounding on some of the "Who is harmed...?" entries on GeekFeminism wiki page]
55	07-20	Tateru Nino	blog	http://dwellonit.taterunino.net/2011/07/20/the-pants-theory-of-google-plus/	for	The pants-theory of Google Plus
56	07-21	3ric Johanson*	blog	http://www.hackerbotlabs.com/2011/07/open-letter-to-google-plus-failboat/	for	Open Letter to google plus: Failboat
57	07-22	CopyLion	Help forum post	http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/gmail/thread?tid=40356d87de8509c0	for	[details on how names in Hong Kong can have many different forms]
58	07-22	Daniel Bröckerhoff*	ZDF-TV blog	http://blog.zdf.de/hyperland/2011/07/die-identitaetsmoerder-von-googleplus/	news	[DE] Die Identitätsmörder von GooglePlus
59	07-22	Danny O'Brien*	Irish Times	http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2011/0722/1224301115193.html	news	What's in a name? In the online world, everything
60	07-22	Rob D. Young*	SearchEngineWatch	http://searchenginewatch.com/article/2095939/Google-Takes-No-Nonsense-Policy-on-User-Identity-Community-Standards	against	Google+ Takes No-Nonsense Policy on User Identity & Community Standards
61	07-22	Rugger Ducky	G+	https://plus.google.com/117109546349103307995/posts/HEdqXTrPoTq	for	[discussion of LGBT issues is chilled by forced use of real names]
62	07-22	Singularity Utopia	blog	http://singularity-utopia.blogspot.com/2011/07/should-transhumans-be-purged_22.html	for	Should Transhumans Be Purged?
63	07-22	Skud	blog	http://infotrope.net/2011/07/22/ive-been-suspended-from-google-plus/	for	I’ve been suspended from Google+
64	07-22	Tateru Nino	blog	http://dwellonit.taterunino.net/2011/07/22/google-still-cant-get-its-names-policy-straight-even-internally/	for	Google still can’t get its names policy straight, even internally
65	07-22	Tuizong Zhang	G+	https://plus.google.com/104896087245431660738/posts/X8CfQ7pF4Q6	for	[ZH-CN] 一个中国G+用户给GOOGLE的郑重建议关于G+的用户命名规则 [protection of identity plea]
66	07-22	Tuizong Zhang	G+	https://plus.google.com/104896087245431660738/posts/Zyj2g2vk6Pe	for	[ZH-CN] [continuation of previous post with reasons for protection of identity in China]
67	07-23	Dana Hunter	blog	http://entequilaesverdad.blogspot.com/2011/07/nym-is-not-unknown.html	for	A 'Nym is Not an Unknown
68	07-23	Ian Hughes*	blog	http://www.feedingedge.co.uk/blog/2011/07/23/is-that-me-hiding-i-dont-think-so-more-google-minus/	for	Is that me hiding? I don’t think so! more Google Minus
69	07-23	Jay Blanc	G+	https://plus.google.com/106055159954550860573/posts/jCTuez1Zu7j	for	[EU law requires a service with a directory to allow any/all information to be kept private by user]
70	07-23	Ping	LJ blog	http://zestyping.livejournal.com/259131.html	for	My Google+ profile has just been suspended for having an unusual name.
71	07-23	Robert Scoble*	G+	https://plus.google.com/111091089527727420853/posts/YnzXfbpe9Nj	middle	["I think Google is digging a deep hole here... because of how they are implementing [the rules]"]
72	07-23	Robert Scoble*	G+	https://plus.google.com/111091089527727420853/posts/1uKrSgy4XB3	middle	[questioning how to divide between "known in real life as" and random names]
73	07-23	Shava Nerad*	blog	http://plusinclusive.blogspot.com/2011/07/if-we-cant-dance-dont-want-to-be-part.html	for	If we can't dance, don't want to be part of your revolution!
74	07-23	Simon Bridge*	blog	http://simonbjournal.blogspot.com/2011/07/pseudonyms-forbidden-google.html	middle	"Pseudonyms Forbidden" Google+
75	07-23	Suicide Blonde	Tumblr	http://suicideblonde.tumblr.com/post/7991054438/ive-deleted-my-google-account-i-was-suspended	for	[user who deleted Google account due to pseudonym and profile photo suspensions]
76	07-23	Violet Blue*	ZDNet blog	http://www.zdnet.com/blog/violetblue/google-plus-deleting-accounts-en-masse-no-clear-answers/567	for	Google Plus Deleting Accounts En Masse: No Clear Answers
77	07-24	antimatter15	blog	http://antimatter15.com/wp/2011/07/google-profile-suspended/	for	Google+ Profile Suspended
78	07-24	Ben Tremblay*	self-post	http://www.bentrem.sycks.net/identity.html	for	[suspended twice for putting well-known nickname as part of display name]
79	07-24	Bora Zivcovic*	G+	https://plus.google.com/107991184034868817056/posts/N7wA7KatTV8	for	[arguments for pseudonymity, listing many well-known pseudonyms in the tech space]
80	07-24	Bug Girl	blog	http://membracid.wordpress.com/2011/07/24/why-google-hates-women/	for	Does Google+ hate women?
81	07-24	Emlyn O'Regan*	G+, blog	https://plus.google.com/100281903174934656260/posts/U91ivnL2dYE	for	Google+, the pseudonym banstick, and the netizen cultural schism.
82	07-24	Jay Freeman*	G+	https://plus.google.com/116098411511850876544/posts/4t8sFLLK4hK	for	[thoughts on pen names used not just in "hacker circles"]
83	07-24	John Hardy*	G+	https://plus.google.com/104013835962992611989/posts/FML3WLrxXMR	for	[frustration over the conflation of anonymity and pseudonymity]
84	07-24	Jon Evans*	TechCrunch	http://techcrunch.com/2011/07/24/google-plus-has-a-problem-fear-not-i-have-a-solution/	proposal	Google Plus Has A Problem. Fear Not: I Have A Solution
85	07-24	Michael Santo*	Examiner.com	http://www.examiner.com/technology-in-national/google-massively-culling-perceived-real-name-policy-violators	for	Google+ begins massive cull of perceived 'real name policy' violators
86	07-24	Mike Cane*	blog	http://mikecanex.wordpress.com/2011/07/24/the-google-real-name-policy-is-wrong/	for	The Google+ Real Name Policy Is Wrong
87	07-24	raincoaster	blog	http://raincoaster.com/2011/07/24/operation-global-media-domination-the-google-situation/	for	Operation Global Media Domination: The Google+ Situation
88	07-24	Sai*	G+	https://plus.google.com/103112149634414554669/posts/WAu688n8JgZ	for/news	[collection of various discussions about the issue, and very good summaries; a must-read]
89	07-24	Scicurious	blog	http://scientopia.org/blogs/scicurious/2011/07/24/on-the-issue-of-pseudonymity/	for	On the Issue of Pseudonymity
90	07-24	Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols*	ZDNet blog	http://www.zdnet.com/blog/networking/what-was-google-thinking/1274	middle	What was Google thinking!?
91	07-24	Tamura Jones*	blog	http://www.tamurajones.net/PlussingPeople.xhtml	for	Plussing People
92	07-24	Yaakov Sloman*	G+	http://miscellany.kovaya.com/2011/07/pseudonyms-vs-autonyms.html	for	Pseudonyms vs. Autonyms
93	07-25	Aubrey Harper*	G+	https://plus.google.com/112015226400091846520/posts/au4qUUubJqk	for	Full Disclosure/Authenticity and the Character of Content
94	07-25	Audrey Watters*	blog	http://www.hackeducation.com/2011/07/25/should-students-use-pseudonyms-online/	for	Should Students Use Pseudonyms Online?
95	07-25	Barbara Krasnoff*	Computerworld	http://www.pcworld.com/article/236531/naming_names_google_wrestles_with_anonymity.html?tk=rel_news	for	Naming Names: Google Wrestles With Anonymity
96	07-25	Betsy Hanes Perry*	G+	https://plus.google.com/104600580124930283388/posts/SrTTjt7zZz6	middle	On The Practicality of Detecting Pseudonyms [comments on the algorithm/limitations]
97	07-25	Bradley Horowitz*	G+	https://plus.google.com/113116318008017777871/posts/VJoZMS8zVqU	against	[VP summary of current status and future plans, though no change in current procedures]
98	07-25	Chris Davies*	Slashgear	http://www.slashgear.com/google-names-no-shirt-no-service-25167268/	news	Google+ Names: No Shirt, No Service
99	07-25	Dan Tynan*	ITworld	http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/186479/great-g-purge-googles-got-some-splainin-do	for	The great G+ purge: Google's got some ‘splainin to do
100	07-25	Dave Winer*	blog	http://scripting.com/stories/2011/07/25/whyGoogleCaresIfYouUseYour.html	middle	Why Google cares if you use your real name
101	07-25	David DiSalvo*	Forbes blog	http://blogs.forbes.com/daviddisalvo/2011/07/25/will-google-die-the-death-of-a-thousand-pseudonyms/	news	Will Google+ Die the Death of a Thousand Pseudonyms?
102	07-25	Doctor Popular	blog	http://www.docpop.org/2011/07/trapped-in-the-googlehole/	for	Trapped in the Googlehole. [updated 07-29: suspended again]
103	07-25	Eric S. Raymond*	G+	https://plus.google.com/108967323530519754654/posts/fcLQahk9LdN	proposal	[thoughts on a possible pseudonym-registration system]
104	07-25	Gary Walker*	blog	http://gewalker.blogspot.com/2011/07/privacy-strength-and-challenge-facing.html	for	Privacy, strength, and the challenge facing Google
105	07-25	GrrlScientist	Guardian blog	http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/punctuated-equilibrium/2011/jul/25/1	for	Google's gormless 'no pseudonym' policy
106	07-25	Hayley Tsukayama*	WashPost	http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/faster-forward/post/google-plus-purging-some-accounts/2011/07/25/gIQAYWemYI_blog.html	news	Google Plus purging some accounts
107	07-25	Ian epredator Hughes	blog	http://www.feedingedge.co.uk/blog/2011/07/25/my-personal-journey-a-little-more-on-identity-profiles-and-plusgate/	for	My personal journey : A little more on identity profiles and plusgate
108	07-25	Janet D. Stemwedel*	blog	http://scientopia.org/blogs/ethicsandscience/2011/07/25/pseudonymity-and-google/	for	Pseudonymity and Google.
109	07-25	Jason Mick*	DailyTech	http://www.dailytech.com/Google+Plays+Name+Police+Conducts+Baffling+Censorship+Crusade/article22238.htm	for	Google+ Plays Name Police, Conducts Baffling Censorship Crusade
110	07-25	Joe Wilcox*	Betanews	http://www.betanews.com/joewilcox/article/Google-is-right-to-demand-people-use-real-names/1311609598	against	Google is right to demand people use real names
111	07-25	Julie Bort*	NetworkWorld	http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/why-i-was-banned-google-and-how-i-redeemed-my	middle	Why I was banned on Google+ (and how I redeemed myself)
112	07-25	Lance Ulanoff*	PCMag	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2389078,00.asp	middle	Google+ Real Names Policy Is About Brands, Not People
113	07-25	Library Loon	blog	http://gavialib.com/2011/07/pseudonyms-masks-red-herrings-and-google-plus/	for	Pseudonyms, masks, red herrings, and Google Plus
114	07-25	Mark Hachman*	PCMag	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2389099,00.asp	news	The Next Google+ Challenges: Pseudonyms, Businesses
115	07-25	Mathew Ingram*	GigaOM	http://gigaom.com/2011/07/25/google-and-the-loss-of-online-anonymity/	for	Google+ and the loss of online anonymity
116	07-25	Ms. Smith	NetworkWorld	http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/wham-bam-google-ban-no-pseudonyms-google-plus	for	Wham Bam Google Ban: No Pseudonyms on Google Plus Profiles
117	07-25	Robert Scoble*	G+	https://plus.google.com/111091089527727420853/posts/Fddn6rV8mBX	against	[summary of discussion with Vic Gondutra about the policy being about "common names"]
118	07-25	Shava Nerad*	G+	https://plus.google.com/101371184407256956306/posts/3dTbYXi4oER	for	[arguments against Dave Winer's blog post about real names used for marketing purposes]
119	07-25	Skud	blog	http://infotrope.net/2011/07/25/preliminary-results-of-my-survey-of-suspended-google-accounts/	for	Preliminary results of my survey of suspended Google+ accounts
120	07-25	Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols*	ZDNet blog	http://www.zdnet.com/blog/networking/google-revises-google-real-name-management-policy/1278	middle	Google revises Google+ real name management policy
121	07-25	Suw Charman-Anderson*	Firstpost	http://www.firstpost.com/living/why-googles-real-name-policy-is-so-flawed-47867.html	for	Why Google+’s ‘real name’ policy is so flawed
122	07-25	Violet Blue*	ZDNet blog	http://www.zdnet.com/blog/violetblue/four-things-google-plus-could-do-to-fix-google-plus/576	for	Four Things Google Plus Could Do To Fix Google Plus
123	07-25	Wagner James Au*	blog	http://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2011/07/google-plus-pseudonyms.html	for	Features for Google+ Pseudonyms Coming, Says Google VP; Profile Suspensions Aren't to Push Real Names Only
124	07-26	Allen "Prisoner" Firstenberg*	blog	http://www.iaflw.com/2011/07/rose.html	for	ROSE [A rose by any other name... would still be a four letter word.]
125	07-26	Andrew Shieh*	G+	https://plus.google.com/107182094067382948298/posts/LbcwEvAgzRb	middle	[resigned commentary about real names appealing most to non-tech-savvy people]
126	07-26	Anil Dash*	blog	http://dashes.com/anil/2011/07/if-your-websites-full-of-anonymity-that-might-be-okay.html	middle	If Your Website's Full of Anonymity, That Might Be Okay
127	07-26	Ben Parr*	Mashable	http://mashable.com/2011/07/26/google-plus-common-names/	news	Google Responds to Google+ Account Suspension Controversy
128	07-26	Caterina Fake*	blog	http://caterina.net/wp-archives/88	middle	Anonymity and Pseudonyms in Social Software
129	07-26	Dave Winer*	blog	http://scripting.com/stories/2011/07/26/googleplusIsGoingToBeYourB.html	middle	Google-Plus is going to be your bank account
130	07-26	David Glance*	TheConversation	http://theconversation.edu.au/google-requires-real-name-or-else-2493	news	Google+ requires real name, or else …
131	07-26	Eric S. Raymond*	G+	https://plus.google.com/108967323530519754654/posts/WCX2Db36bHz	middle	[dissection of many specific issues that are part of the larger debate]
132	07-26	James Lee Phillips*	IBTimes	http://hken.ibtimes.com/articles/186514/20110726/google-draws-heavy-criticism-for-heavy-handed-real-name-policy.htm	news	Google+ Draws Heavy Criticism for Heavy-Handed ‘Real Name’ Policy
133	07-26	James Polley*	G+	https://plus.google.com/111396715491367260738/posts/RTzESbF7kLi	for	[summary of highly +1'd comments on Bradley Horowitz's July 25 post]
134	07-26	Janet D. Stemwedel*	blog	http://scientopia.org/blogs/ethicsandscience/2011/07/26/pseudonymity-and-ethics-with-a-few-more-thoughts-on-google/	for	Pseudonymity and ethics (with a few more thoughts on Google+).
135	07-26	Josh Taylor*	ZDNet AU	http://www.zdnet.com.au/googles-account-suspension-compromise-339319258.htm	news	Google+'s account suspension compromise
136	07-26	Jyri Engeström*	G+	https://plus.google.com/101569655404865588155/posts/iLQ4F2ecuWM	for	[personal commentary on the debate with a less US-centric point of view]
137	07-26	Lauren Weinstein*	G+, blog	https://plus.google.com/114753028665775786510/posts/jKgBe4abggA	for	Real Names, Guilt, Self-Censorship, and the Identity War
138	07-26	sororNishi	blog	http://sorornishi.blogspot.com/2011/07/google-doa.html	for	Google + ...DOA?
139	07-26	Steven Millward*	blog	http://www.penn-olson.com/2011/07/26/chinese-netizens-google-plus/	for	Chinese Netizens Protest Google+ Real-Name Policy, as Users Get Booted
140	07-26	Tateru Nino	blog	http://dwellonit.taterunino.net/2011/07/26/an-open-letter-to-googles-bradley-horowitz/	for	An open letter to Google’s Bradley Horowitz
141	07-26	Tim Carmody*	WIRED	http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2011/07/google-plus-user-names/	for	Google+ Identity Crisis: What’s at Stake With Real Names and Privacy
142	07-27	Chester Wisniewski*	Sophos blog	http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/07/27/google-misses-an-opportunity-privacy-is-an-important-part-of-openness/	for	Google+ misses an opportunity - Privacy is an important part of openness
143	07-27	Chris Davies*	Slashgear	http://www.slashgear.com/google-id-clamp-down-could-prompt-uk-watchdog-investigation-27167685/	news	Google+ ID clamp-down could prompt UK watchdog investigation
144	07-27	Christine Paluch*	G+	https://plus.google.com/101896915525351208408/posts/9jVyQx5Ggaz	middle	[on the use of government-issued ID for identity verification]
145	07-27	Gadget Wisdom Guru	blog	http://iamnotaproduct.org/2011/07/why-anonymity-is-important-to-me/	for	Why Anonymity is Important to Me
146	07-27	Jon Pincus*	blog	http://www.talesfromthe.net/jon/?p=2918	for	Why it Matters: Google+ and Diversity [contains many well-written comments]
147	07-27	Kagan MacTane*	G+	https://plus.google.com/111672781782852561065/posts/8o1NaQYQrzh	for	[counterexample to the "pseudonyms only lead to spam/mischief" argument: StackExchange]
148	07-27	Kee Hinckley*	G+	https://plus.google.com/117903011098040166012/posts/asuDWWmaFcq	for	[summary of the red herrings about, use cases for, and arguments against pseudonyms]
149	07-27	Kelly Fiveash*	The Register	http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/07/27/ico_looks_at_google_plus_profiles_debacle/	news	UK data watchdog 'looking into' Google+ mission creep
150	07-27	Klaus Peukert*	blog	http://tarzun.de/archives/372-Realnamen,-Google+-et-al-und-ich.html	against	[DE] Realnamen, Google+ et al und ich
151	07-27	Scott W. Baker*	blog	http://www.pawprint.net/news/article/127/The-Google-Real-Names-Policy/	for	The Google+ Real Names Policy and how it affects Scammers, Spammers, and Trolls
152	07-28	Alex Hudson	BBC Magazine	http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-14312047	news	Why does Google+ insist on having your real name?
153	07-28	Angus Kidman*	Lifehacker AU	http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2011/07/should-google-force-you-to-use-your-real-name-online/#comment-69391	for	Should Google Force You To Use Your Real Name Online?
154	07-28	Betsy Hanes Perry*	G+	https://plus.google.com/104600580124930283388/posts/eUZ6ozARWKg	for	How Real Names improve Courtesy [counterexamples]
155	07-28	GrrlScientist	Guardian blog	http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/punctuated-equilibrium/2011/jul/28/google-open-letter-google	for	Google+ and pseudonymity: An open letter to Google
156	07-28	Gwen Smith	Bay Area Reporter	http://ebar.com/columns/column.php?sec=transmissions&article=169	for	Identity, +1
157	07-28	iLo Ivy	Technorati	http://technorati.com/technology/article/and-what-does-google-want-from/	for	And What Does Google+ Want From You Now?
158	07-28	Konrad Lischka*	Spiegel	http://www.spiegel.de/netzwelt/netzpolitik/0,1518,776897,00.html	news	[DE] Frau Fake verteidigt die Pseudonyme
159	07-28	Phil Windley*	blog	http://www.windley.com/archives/2011/07/on_trust_reputation_and_pseudonyms.shtml	against	Google Plus: On Trust, Reputation, Pseudonyms, and Value
160	07-28	Stephanie Huang*	blog	http://scwai.wordpress.com/2011/07/28/agreed-google-should-allow-pseudonyms/	for	Agreed: Google+ should allow pseudonyms
161	07-29	aestetix	G+	https://plus.google.com/u/1/117903011098040166012/posts/WX1XH8bZTDQ	for	[via Kee Hinckley; chronology of suspension and appeal process]
162	07-29	Angus Kidman*	Lifehacker AU	http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2011/07/google-not-sure-how-to-handle-traditional-aboriginal-names/	news	Google+ Not Sure How To Handle Traditional Aboriginal Names
163	07-29	Far McKon	blog	http://www.farmckon.net/2011/07/repeat-after-me-g-is-a-private-playground/	middle	Repeat after me: G+ is a private playground
164	07-29	Jillian York*	EFF blog	https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/07/case-pseudonyms	for	A Case for Pseudonyms
165	07-29	Joel Herrick*	Shanghaiist	http://shanghaiist.com/2011/07/29/googles_real_name_policy_pisses_off.php	for	Google+'s real name policy pisses off online activists in China
166	07-29	nightxade	blog	http://nightxade.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-new-friend-sean-hunt-violator-of.html	for	My new friend Sean Hunt, Violator of Community Standards
167	07-29	Richard C	blog	http://www.richescorner.com/the-google-plus-name-conundrum/	for	The Google Plus Name Conundrum
168	07-29	Skud	blog	http://infotrope.net/2011/07/29/google-is-gagging-employees/	for	Google is gagging user advocates
169	07-30	Catherine Fitzpatrick*	blog	http://3dblogger.typepad.com/wired_state/2011/07/weepy-edge-cases-will-not-convince-google-geeks-on-pseudonymity.html	middle	Weepy Edge Cases Will Not Convince Google Geeks on Pseudonymity
170	07-30	CZ Unit	LJ blog	http://cz-unit.livejournal.com/875949.html	for	Suspended again
171	07-30	Dana Hunter	blog	http://entequilaesverdad.blogspot.com/2011/07/open-letter-to-those-who-think-real.html	for	An Open Letter to Those Who Think Real Names Solve the Civility Problem
172	07-30	Marianne Riis*	blog	http://milmariis.wordpress.com/2011/07/30/g-and-minus/	for	G+ – and minus
173	07-30	Robert Braggs III*	G+, YouTube	https://plus.google.com/115235509103393216358/posts/AGAupysAsUh	for	[video describing his suspension and the brokenness of G+ naming policy]
174	07-30	William Burns*	blog	http://cityofnidus.blogspot.com/2011/07/dont-be-stupid.html	for	Don’t Be Stupid.
175	07-31	aestetix	G+	https://plus.google.com/115896012705745653160/posts/FBTVtLXTsKA	for	[reporting that several Google employees left because of the real name policy of Google+]
176	07-31	David Ashwood*	G+	https://plus.google.com/108831698929148269327/posts/jffdRfV7JaP	proposal	[a proposal for a concept of "Personas" as an alternative to the pseudonymity debate]
177	07-31	Identity Woman	blog	http://www.identitywoman.net/googlereal-name-identity-woman	for	Google+ and my "real" name: Yes, I'm Identity Woman
178	07-31	K Tempest Bradford	G+	https://plus.google.com/109108269030077475756/posts/52vW1B286BE	for	["This fantasy about how people using their real names don't hurl abuse is so pervasive."]
179	07-31	Kat Walsh*	G+	https://plus.google.com/116906478881805641335/posts/EAsYkC6yDUQ	for	[rebuttal of Randi Zuckerberg's assertion that real names reduces cyberbullying]
180	07-31	M Monica	G+	https://plus.google.com/117665613028757061169/posts/ZycBwscrNDB	for	[personal experience of physical abuse and why pseudonymity is needed for that case]
181	07-31	Oldkid	blog	http://googlepseudonymous.blogspot.com/2011/07/dont-be-evil-quils-disaient.html	for	[FR] "Don't be evil", qu'ils disaient.
182	07-31	phobos	Tor blog	https://blog.torproject.org/blog/real-name-internet-versus-reality	for	Real Name Internet versus Reality
183	07-31	Skud	blog	http://infotrope.net/2011/07/31/an-update-on-my-google-plus-suspension/	for	An update on my Google Plus suspension
184	07-31	Technogran	G+	https://plus.google.com/108953650503600659897/posts/f6Rw11WtUBH	for	[personal experience from the perspective of a tech-savvy, female, senior citizen]
185	08-01	aestetix	G+	https://plus.google.com/115896012705745653160/posts/LA34n2Ug3YR	for	[on the topic of "your account is back, why are you still complaining about this?"]
186	08-01	Brent Raymond*	G+	https://plus.google.com/106145316418834868128/posts/j5h66Q9N5LT	for	[open letter to Google asking for reinstatement of pseudonymous friends]
187	08-01	David Glance*	TheConversation	http://theconversation.edu.au/the-name-game-is-google-building-a-cathedral-or-a-bazaar-2606	news	The name game: is Google+ building a cathedral or a bazaar?
188	08-01	DeNovo Broome	blog	http://paintree.blogspot.com/2011/08/identity-credibility-and-anyonmyity.html	for	Identity, Credibility and Anyonmyity
189	08-01	Greg Laden*	blog	http://scienceblogs.com/gregladen/2011/08/why_google_has_broken_its_prom.php	for	Why Google Has Broken Its Promise To Never Be Evil
190	08-01	Ianna Singer	G+	https://plus.google.com/117315157643527574760/posts/AMkibpTgSWc	for	[analogy to real-wprld intimidation and harassment]
191	08-01	Identity Woman	blog	http://www.identitywoman.net/million-persona-march-on-google-labor-day	for	"Million" Persona March on Google
192	08-01	Jillian York*	G+	https://plus.google.com/105931402039205614444/posts/GgCudeygdNd	for	[informal comment-poll about pseudonymity on Google+; many comments]
193	08-01	Jim Harper*	blog	http://techliberation.com/2011/08/01/google-stumbles-over-identity/	for	Google+ Stumbles Over Identity
194	08-01	Lynette Millett*	G+	https://plus.google.com/115307008057156004058/posts/5eV2VEkFn4P	for	["The stench of unexamined privilege is becoming more than a little rank in this locker room."]
195	08-01	Sachin Sharma*	Trak.in	http://trak.in/tags/business/2011/08/01/social-network-identity-real-vs-pseudonym/	news	Your Social Network Identity: Real vs Pseudonym
196	08-01	Saidur Hossain*	G+	https://plus.google.com/114831291174925522786/posts/HPQUWALLXTg	for	[suspended for using a real-life nickname in addition to his full legal name]
197	08-01	Semil Shah*	TechCrunch	http://techcrunch.com/2011/08/01/facebook-real-identities-commerce/	middle	Another Reason Facebook Wants a Web of Real Identities: Commerce
198	08-01	Shava Nerad*	G+	https://plus.google.com/101371184407256956306/posts/dmu5tKMpoZR	for	[thoughts on encouraging the public to understand the debate]
199	08-01	Wagner James Au*	blog	http://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2011/08/pseudonym-google-profile-suspended.html	for	Google Continues Suspending Pseudonymous Profiles, But Promises Profiles for Non-Real "Entities" Soon
200	08-02	Alex Howard*	O'Reilly	http://radar.oreilly.com/2011/08/google-plus-smarr-identity-api.html	news	Scaling Google+: Joseph Smarr of Google+ on early lessons, an API, and pseudonyms.
201	08-02	Bruce Byfield*	Datamation	http://www.datamation.com/security/in-defense-of-internet-anonymity-again-1.html	for	In Defense of Internet Anonymity -- Again
202	08-02	Charis Palmer*	TechSpectator	http://technologyspectator.com.au/emerging-tech/social-media/you-cant-hide-google	news	You can't hide on Google+
203	08-02	Daniel Glass*	G+	https://plus.google.com/113799848912045378845/posts/4PCjmp6iLqN	middle	[DE] Klarnamen [Real Name]
204	08-02	Edouard Ravel	blog	https://ravel.li/2011/08/02/google-pseudonyms-activism/	middle	Google+ Pseudonyms and Activism.
205	08-02	Fred Wilson*	BizInsider blog	http://www.businessinsider.com/are-real-names-required-for-real-socializing-2011-8	for	Are Real Names Required For Real Socializing?
206	08-02	Gary Walker*	G+	https://plus.google.com/101124033896066033535/posts/EzPXfJghwzs	middle	An Open Letter to Everyone on Either Side of the Pseudonym Issue
207	08-02	John Hardy*	G+	https://plus.google.com/104013835962992611989/posts/Ux9rU2NdSBY	for	[more well-known identities suspended: Atom Jack, et al.]
208	08-02	Khannea Suntzu	blog	http://blog.khanneasuntzu.com/index.php/2011/08/02/ranking-identity/	for	Ranking Identity
209	08-02	Krishnan Guru-Murthy*	Channel 4 blog	http://blogs.channel4.com/gurublog/we-must-fight-for-both-anonymity-and-respect/1630	for	We must fight for both anonymity and respect
210	08-02	Miranda West	G+	https://plus.google.com/115496764691423553933/posts/JEeRko7Sjr1	for	[regretful commentary about past Google evangelism in the face of this debate]
211	08-02	Nicole Ickes	G+	https://plus.google.com/105089287522675563130/posts/QgsqsoP6wxL	for	["Change the attitudes of the community and make it friendly to those who normally are silenced..."]
212	08-02	Not Celia Rogut	blog	http://notceliarogut.wordpress.com/	for	[blog started 7/27 devoted to demonstrating why "real-looking names" is a useless policy]
213	08-02	Pamela Dingle*	blog	http://eternallyoptimistic.com/2011/08/02/google-plus-minus-1/	for	Google Plus: Minus 1
214	08-02	Quinnae	blog	http://borderhouseblog.com/?p=5897	for	“I’m Your Biggest Fan, I’ll Follow You Until You Love Me”: Anonymity, Privilege, and the Quest for Personal Truth
215	08-03	Adrianne Jeffries*	Observer.com	http://www.betabeat.com/2011/08/03/pseudonymity-debate-divided-between-silicon-valley-machine-versus-the-new-york-state-of-mind/	news	Pseudonymity Debate Comes Down to Silicon Valley Machine Versus the New York State of Mind
216	08-03	CZ Unit	LJ blog	http://cz-unit.livejournal.com/879425.html	for	That makes three suspensions from G+. Is my fourth free?
217	08-03	Daniel Beaver-Seitz*	G+	https://plus.google.com/111051046392908447141/posts/aj8hCS38gty	for	It's About the Right to Invention of Identity
218	08-03	Denise Paolucci*	Dreamwidth blog	http://denise.dreamwidth.org/60359.html	for	"Real Name" policies: They just don't work.
219	08-03	Johannes Kuhn*	Sueddeutsche	http://www.sueddeutsche.de/digital/debatte-ueber-online-identitaet-anonymitaet-im-netz-darf-nicht-verschwinden-1.1127377	middle	[DE] Das Netz muss Anonymität zulassen
220	08-03	s.e. smith*	blog	http://tigerbeatdown.com/2011/08/03/the-google-nymwars-where-identity-and-capitalism-collide/	for	The Google+ Nymwars: Where Identity and Capitalism Collide
221	08-03	Tablesaw	Dreamwidth blog	http://tablesaw.dreamwidth.org/483836.html	for	How It All Went Down
222	08-03	Tuizong Zhang	G+	https://plus.google.com/103653740605668919281/posts/ahVyL6mxJfK	for	[cleaned-up machine translation to English of 7/22 post by Todd Vierling]
223	08-04	Botgirl Questi	YouTube	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flodMkWu8-U	for	[video] New Google Interview: All Seeing. All Knowing. But Not Evil.
224	08-04	Chenda Ngak*	CBS News	http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501465_162-20088312-501465.html	news	Facebook's Blake Ross kicked off Google+ (but only for a little bit)
225	08-04	Danah Boyd*	Microsoft blog	http://www.zephoria.org/thoughts/archives/2011/08/04/real-names.html	for	“Real Names” Policies Are an Abuse of Power
226	08-04	Jemima Kiss*	Guardian blog	http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/pda/2011/aug/04/google-plus-pseudonym-wars	for	Google+ pseudonym wars escalate – is it the new being 'banned from the ranch'?
227	08-04	Jillian York*	Die Zeit	http://www.zeit.de/2011/32/P-op-ed-Anonymitaet	for	[DE] Digitale Identität: Lieber anonym als verfolgt
228	08-04	Ĵono Reĝo	G+	https://plus.google.com/107166990374758897243/posts/3gCX6X3jExM	for	[pointing out that the lack of clarity and hard-line reactions affect the comfort level of users]
229	08-04	LoveSetFree	blog	http://lovesetfree.blogspot.com/2011/08/help-stop-abuse-of-power.html	for	Help Stop the Abuse of Power
230	08-04	Marshall Kirkpatrick*	ReadWriteWeb	http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/google_plus_bans_creator_of_firefox_for_using_his.php	news	Google Plus Bans Creator of Firefox, Facebook Product Director, For Using His Real Name
231	08-04	Shelley Powers*	G+	https://plus.google.com/115416893708386851153/posts/EyPSLusdV2L	for	[on the use of pseudonymity by activists]
232	08-04	Skud	blog	http://infotrope.net/2011/08/04/google-plus-names-policy-explained/	for	Google+ names policy, explained
233	08-04	Tablesaw	Dreamwidth blog	http://tablesaw.dreamwidth.org/484324.html	for	Well, No More Dicking Around, Apparently.
234	08-04	Teaz Media	blog	http://teazmedia.posterous.com/pseudonymity-vs-real-name	for	Pseudonymity Vs Real Name
235	08-04	Yonmei	blog	http://blogs.feministsf.net/?p=1564	for	Darth Google. We should have known.
236	08-05	Aidyspoetry	blog	http://www.dragonblogger.com/google-profile-suspended-policy/comment-page-1/#comment-31255	for	Google+ Profile Suspended Horror Story and the Hypocrisy of Google Public Policy
237	08-05	Alexis Madrigal*	The Atlantic	http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2011/08/why-facebook-and-googles-concept-of-real-names-is-revolutionary/243171/	middle	Why Facebook and Google's Concept of 'Real Names' Is Revolutionary
238	08-05	Andromeda Yelton*	blog	http://andromedayelton.com/2011/08/why-pseudonymity-matters/	for	why pseudonymity matters
239	08-05	Autumn Tyr-Salvia	G+	https://plus.google.com/103312810027078945406/posts/jP7ThLAK2yb	for	["This policy punishes innocent users and misses abusers."]
240	08-05	Danah Boyd*	Microsoft blog	http://www.zephoria.org/thoughts/archives/2011/08/05/design-social-norms.html	for	Designing for Social Norms (or How Not to Create Angry Mobs)
241	08-05	Dave Kearns*	NetworkWorld	http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/dir/2011/080811id1.html	for	Google minus: Questions raised by Google's 'Real Names' policy
242	08-05	Identity Woman	blog	http://www.identitywoman.net/nymwars-irl-on-googles-lawns	for	Nymwars: IRL on Google's Lawns.
243	08-05	Joel Hruska*	ExtremeTech	http://www.extremetech.com/internet/92096-the-need-for-anonymity-in-a-digital-age	for	The need for anonymity in a digital age
244	08-05	Jon Pincus*	blog	http://www.talesfromthe.net/jon/?p=2948	for	Nymwars! Part 3 of Google+ and Diversity
245	08-05	Kathy Gill*	blog	http://themoderatevoice.com/118840/google-facebook-and-online-identity-the-problem-with-real-names-and-why-it-matters-to-you/	for	Google+, Facebook and Online Identity: The Problem With “Real Names” (And Why It Matters To You)
246	08-05	Marcel Rosenbach*	Spiegel Int'l.	http://www.spiegel.de/international/spiegel/0,1518,778138,00.html	news	The War on Web Anonymity
247	08-05	Mike Masnick*	TechDirt	http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110805/14103715409/whats-name-importance-pseudonymity-dangers-requiring-real-names.shtml	for	What's In A Name: The Importance Of Pseudonymity & The Dangers Of Requiring 'Real Names'
248	08-05	Nishant Kaushik*	blog	http://blog.talkingidentity.com/2011/08/whats-in-a-name-a-lot-actually.html	for	What’s In A Name? A Lot, Actually
249	08-05	Priyanshu Adathakkar*	blog	http://lexical-disambiguation.com/2011/08/can-googles-profile-name-policy-be-called-hubris/	for	Can Google’s Profile Name Policy Be Called Hubris?
250	08-05	Skud	blog	http://infotrope.net/2011/08/05/round-two/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Infotropism+%28Infotropism%29&utm_content=Twitter	for	Skud vs. Google+, round two
251	08-05	sororNishi	blog	http://sorornishi.blogspot.com/2011/08/culture-shift-unlikely.html	for	Culture Shift ? ... unlikely
252	08-05	Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols*	ZDNet blog	http://www.zdnet.com/blog/networking/five-reasons-to-stay-off-google-for-now/1325	middle	Five reasons to stay off Google+ for now
253	08-05	Teaz Media	blog	http://teazmedia.posterous.com/pseudonymity-vs-real-name	for	Battle For Your Name
254	08-05	Tom Anderson*	G+	https://plus.google.com/112063946124358686266/posts/4C3yku9d6zk	middle	[yes, THAT Tom Anderson. Favorable to pseudonyms, points out logistical implementation issues]
255	08-06	Alison Wheeler*	G+	https://plus.google.com/114863959127418738460/posts/PEheQgnA56L	for	["Until you change your policy on 'real names' I shall be inviting nobody."]
256	08-06	Doctor Popular	blog	http://www.docpop.org/2011/08/googles-antisocial-behavior/	for	Google’s Antisocial Behavior
257	08-06	J. C. Lang*	G+	https://plus.google.com/114506187117777979202/posts/M66d1ba64Gz	for	["...the complaining about G+ is now occurring elsewhere"]
258	08-06	Paul Hosking*	G+	https://plus.google.com/101555622561784854527/posts/dnZrd7WkemG	for	[example of a G+ spambot that uses a "real-looking" name]
259	08-06	Sai*	G+	https://plus.google.com/103112149634414554669/posts/WEf1HEqrHfj	for	[clarification that Sai is mononymic, that is, this is his real name]
260	08-06	Shockwave Plasma	blog	http://shockwaveplasma.blogspot.com/2011/08/google-and-being-who-we-need-to-be.html	for	Google+ and being who we need to be
261	08-07	Clint Boulton*	eWeek	http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Messaging-and-Collaboration/Microsoft-Researcher-Calls-Google-Real-Name-Rules-Abuse-of-Power-862443/	news	Microsoft Researcher Calls Google+ Real-Name Rules 'Abuse of Power'
262	08-07	Jenna Levy*	B2C blog	http://www.business2community.com/online-marketing/the-google-real-name-%E2%80%9Cconspiracy%E2%80%9D-049224	against	The Google Real Name “Conspiracy”
263	08-07	John P. Mello, Jr.*	PCWorld	http://www.pcworld.com/article/237466/google_real_names_enforcement_panned.html	news	Google+ 'Real Names' Enforcement Panned
264	08-07	Marcel Rosenbach*	ABCNews	http://abcnews.go.com/International/internet-evolution-war-web-anonymity/story?id=14242311	news	Internet Evolution: The War on Web Anonymity
265	08-07	Rainyday Superstar	blog	http://rainydaysuperstar.us/?p=64	for	Banned from Google a Second Time
266	08-07	Shava Nerad*	G+	https://plus.google.com/101371184407256956306/posts/BCdAgP8Aepm	for	Nym: can of mace v. Name: "No means no" button
267	08-07	sororNishi	blog	http://sorornishi.blogspot.com/2011/08/googleparanoid-not-really.html?spref=tw	for	Google+paranoid.... not really...
268	08-07	Tateru Nino	blog	http://dwellonit.taterunino.net/2011/08/07/google-insists-on-the-right-to-choose-your-name/	for	Google insists on the right to choose your name
269	08-07	Tony Bradley*	PCWorld	http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/237465/google_day_5_the_real_names_debate.html	news	Google+, Day 5: The "Real Names" Debate
270	08-07	Udo Vetter*	blog	http://blog.zdf.de/hyperland/2011/08/anonymitaet-im-netz-schutz-gegen-die-tyrannei-der-mehrheit/	for	[DE] Anonymität im Netz: Schutz gegen die Tyrannei der Mehrheit
271	08-08	Bernie Hogan*	Microsoft blog	http://socialmediacollective.org/2011/08/08/real-name-sites-are-necessarily-inadequate-for-free-speech/	for	Real name sites are necessarily inadequate for free speech
272	08-08	Botgirl Questi	blog	http://botgirl.blogspot.com/2011/08/verdicts-still-out-on-whether-theyre.html	for	The Verdict's Still Out on Whether They're Evil. But Evil Geniuses They're Not.
273	08-08	Chris Thomas*	self-post	http://antimatter-studios.com/googleminus/	humor	Who else did google+ ban today?? Click the face for how you feel about it
274	08-08	Corry Schiermeyer*	Zogby	http://www.zogby.com/news/2011/08/08/ibope-zogby-poll-60-say-internet-anonymity-makes-us-less-civil-just-21-want-require-using-real-names/	news	IBOPE Zogby Poll: 60% Say Internet Anonymity Makes Us Less Civil, But Just 21% Want to Require Using Real Names
275	08-08	Danah Boyd*	Owni.fr	http://owni.fr/2011/08/08/google-plus-dictature-vrais-noms-anonymat-identite/	for	[FR] Google Plus, La Dictature Des Vrais Noms [translation from English post]
276	08-08	Gary Walker*	blog	http://gewalker.blogspot.com/2011/08/walk-through-newly-clarified-google.html	for	A Walk Through the Newly Clarified Google+ Community Standards
277	08-08	Gary Walker*	G+	https://plus.google.com/101124033896066033535/posts/gJLBHtpDn5c	for	How to Protest: a Guide for the Confused
278	08-08	Gary Walker*	G+	https://plus.google.com/u/1/101124033896066033535/posts/ZtoDaMVNYV8	for	[Google's newly expanded name policy statements include a new 30-day waiting period for changes]
279	08-08	Ghosty Kips	blog	http://gkips.blogspot.com/2011/08/why-i-havent-written-about-google-and.html	middle	Why I Haven't Written About Google and Pseudonymity
280	08-08	Jason Wilson*	Crikey (AU)	http://www.crikey.com.au/2011/08/08/free-speech-at-risk-as-google-embroiled-in-nym-wars/	for	Free speech at risk as Google embroiled in ‘nym wars’
281	08-08	Jillian York*	G+	https://plus.google.com/105931402039205614444/posts/6j1g5KNsF4n	for	[Google has beefed up their name policy statements, related comment thread]
282	08-08	Jim Tarber*	blog	http://jim.tarber.net/?p=110	humor	PRESS RELEASE: Tarber Downgrades Google’s S&M Rating
283	08-08	Liz Gannes*	WSJ blog	http://allthingsd.com/20110808/whats-really-behind-the-real-name-debate/?mod=googlenews_editors_picks	middle	What’s Really Behind the Real-Name Debate?
284	08-08	Melissa Draper*	G+	https://plus.google.com/113448075030558775699/posts/JJEFGkuqFDY	for	There’s no true anonymity, therefore “real names” policies are for your own good! [sarcastic title]
285	08-08	Michael Cervieri*	Tumblr	http://futurejournalismproject.org/post/8646215884/real-name-policies-and-the-newsroom	for	What Google's "Real Names" Policy Teaches the Newsroom
286	08-08	Mitch Wagner*	blog	http://www.thecmosite.com/author.asp?section_id=1137&doc_id=232138&	for	Google Considers Allowing Pseudonyms on Google+
287	08-08	Nancy Friedman*	blog	http://nancyfriedman.typepad.com/away_with_words/2011/08/word-of-the-week-nymwars.html	for	Word of the Week: Nymwars
288	08-08	Neal Ungerleider*	Fast Company	http://www.fastcompany.com/1772183/google-plus-pseudonyms-activists?partner=gnews	news	Google Plus, Pseudonyms & Activists
289	08-08	Rainyday Superstar	blog	http://rainydaysuperstar.us/?p=70	for	The Community Standard Is A Lie
290	08-08	Stephen Wilson*	blog	http://lockstep.com.au/blog/2011/08/08/real-names-is-real-sly	for	Real names is real sly
291	08-08	Todd Vierling*	G+	https://plus.google.com/103653740605668919281/posts/8DLdznixLYf	middle	The so-called "nymwars": We have this argument backwards.
292	08-09	Allen "Prisoner" Firstenberg*	blog	http://www.iaflw.com/2011/08/name.html	for	NAME [Name is your four letter word.]
293	08-09	Botgirl Questi	blog	http://botgirl.blogspot.com/2011/08/why-its-important-to-turn-tide-on.html	for	Why It's Important To Turn the Tide on Google's Real Name Policy
294	08-09	Brent W. Hopkins*	blog	http://www.thegeniusfiles.com/google-plus-arrogance-equals-fail	for	Google Plus Arrogance Equals FAIL
295	08-09	Dave Kearns*	NetworkWorld	http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/dir/2011/080811id2.html	for	Google+: antisocial networking?
296	08-09	Gary Walker*	blog	http://gewalker.blogspot.com/2011/08/firsthand-examination-of-google-profile.html	middle	A Firsthand Examination of the Google+ Profile Reporting Process
297	08-09	Jim Fenton*	blog	http://altmode.wordpress.com/2011/08/09/nymwars-a-possibly-unpopular-opinion/	middle	Nymwars: A possibly unpopular opinion
298	08-09	Johannes Ernst*	blog	http://upon2020.com/2011/08/todays-nymwar-protests-grass-roots-dissent-by-the-governed/	for	Today’s “Nymwar” Protests: Grass-Roots Dissent By The Governed
299	08-09	MyKanh Wong*	blog	http://www.photoxels.com/google-real-name-debate/	for	Why The Google+ Real-Name Debate Should Matter To You
300	08-09	Scott Steinberg*	TechNewsWorld	http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/73037.html?wlc=1312963498	middle	Is Social Networking's Honeymoon Nearly Over?
301	08-09	toastykitten	WonderHowTo blog	http://googleplus.wonderhowto.com/blog/google-updates-name-policy-still-no-pseudonyms-0129142/	for	Google+ Updates Name Policy—Still No Pseudonyms
302	08-09	Tom Foremski*	ZDNet blog	http://www.zdnet.com/blog/foremski/google-refuses-compliance-with-korean-real-name-law-but-imposes-it-on-g-users/1920	for	Google refuses compliance with Korean Real-Name law but imposes it on G+ users
303	08-10	Botgirl Questi	blog	http://botgirl.blogspot.com/2011/08/google-is-winning-real-name-argument.html	for	Google is Winning the Real Name Argument (and what to do about it)
304	08-10	Evan Walsh*	Tumblr	http://handsoffmyname.tumblr.com/post/8693565366/google-employees-whose-google-names-appear-to-violate	for	Google employees whose Google+ names appear to violate Google+’s names policy
305	08-10	Gary Walker*	G+	https://plus.google.com/101124033896066033535/posts/XyDp8mRpSqq	for	Let It Rain [pseudonym-changing protest action call]
306	08-10	Rob Pegoraro*	Discovery.com	http://news.discovery.com/tech/fake-names-social-networks-fake-problem-110810.html	for	Fake Names on Social Networks: A Fake Problem
307	08-10	Skud	G+	https://plus.google.com/117396339906647560426/posts/RZtteGhkBLm	for	[via Collette Lynner & Kee Hinckley; this debate occurred widely within Google long before launch]
308	08-10	Stephen Wilson*	BusinessSpectator	http://technologyspectator.com.au/security/identity-management/real-names-fake-agendas	for	Real names, fake agendas
309	08-11	Alice Marwick*	Microsoft blog	http://socialmediacollective.org/2011/08/11/if-you-dont-like-it-dont-use-it-its-that-simple-orly/	middle	“If you don’t like it, don’t use it. It’s that simple.” ORLY?
310	08-11	Brent W. Hopkins*	blog	http://www.thegeniusfiles.com/google-plus-strike-day-1-unplugging-from-goog	for	Google Plus Strike Day 1: Unplugging from Google
311	08-11	Brent W. Hopkins*	blog	http://www.thegeniusfiles.com/google-plus-strike-day-2-change-firefox-defau	for	Google Plus Strike Day 2: Change Firefox Default Search Engine
312	08-11	Eva Galperin*	Russia Today	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUez8Z9HYaI	for	[English video interview about G+ name policy and my.nameis.me]
313	08-11	Gary Walker*	G+	https://plus.google.com/101124033896066033535/posts/YQvgPug32uq	for	Let It Rain: Day 2
314	08-11	Kim Cameron*	blog	http://www.identityblog.com/?p=1198	for	Arrogant bullies versus Superheroine
315	08-11	Marshall Kirkpatrick*	ReadWriteWeb	http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/google_plus_tells_pseudonym_lovers_to_shove_it.php	for	Google Plus Tells Pseudonym Lovers to Shove It
316	08-11	Meirav Berale	blog	http://meirav.multiply.com/journal/item/1314/The_one_great_minus_point_re_Google_Plus	for	The one great minus point re Google Plus
317	08-11	Mike Elgan*	G+	https://plus.google.com/113117251731252114390/posts/e3nC5XyADD9	for	Why Google's statement on its real names policy is disingenuous.
318	08-11	Peter Pachal*	PCMag	http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2390858,00.asp	against	The London Riots: Social Media's Latest Watershed Moment
319	08-11	Rob Clark*	G+	https://plus.google.com/104227292270815267798/posts/UA6kQVLm8gJ	for	["This IS the real world. Whether it's in on a blog, a message board, a social network..."]
320	08-11	Saurabh Sharma*	G+	https://plus.google.com/113116318008017777871/posts/emPLDaxFjQ2	news	[via Bradley Horowitz; grace period implemented for account suspensions]
321	08-11	Skud	G+	https://plus.google.com/103325808503679220346/posts/LpCFPG1AezL	for	Nymwars strategy. [What is known not to work to influence policy decisions]
322	08-11	Tablesaw	Dreamwidth blog	http://tablesaw.dreamwidth.org/484414.html	for	An Open Letter to the Hopefully Real Person Looking at My Second Name-Policy Appeal on Google Plus
323	08-12	Adam Shostack*	blog	http://emergentchaos.com/archives/2011/08/nymwars-thoughts-on-google.html	for	Nymwars: Thoughts on Google+ [and "government authorized names"]
324	08-12	Amber MacArthur*	Globe and Mail	http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/digital-culture/trending-tech/free-sucks-i-want-my-privacy-back/article2128006/	for	Free sucks. I want my privacy back
325	08-12	Ben Parr*	Mashable	http://mashable.com/2011/08/12/google-plus-pseudonyms/	news	Google+ To Suspend Users Using Pseudonyms
326	08-12	Bob King*	blog	http://www.graphictruth.com/2011/08/nymwars-content-is-king-and-king-is.html	for	#Nymwars: Content is King, and King is Content.
327	08-12	Brent W. Hopkins*	blog	http://www.thegeniusfiles.com/google-plus-strike-day-3-unplug-android-from	for	Google Plus Strike Day 3: Unplug Android from Google
328	08-12	Chris Davies*	Slashgear	http://www.slashgear.com/google-pseudonym-grace-period-misses-the-mark-video-12171295/	for	Google+ pseudonym grace period misses the mark
329	08-12	Clint Boulton*	eWeek	http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/Google-to-Enforce-Real-Name-Policy-After-4-Days-621086/	news	Google to Enforce Real Name Policy After 4 Days
330	08-12	Dave Kearns*	NetworkWorld	http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/dir/2011/081511id1.html	for	The Real Name mystery
331	08-12	Eric S. Raymond*	blog	http://esr.ibiblio.org/?p=3583	for	The importance of being “ESR” – a sidelight on the G+ nym wars
332	08-12	jeremiah bullfrog	blog	http://jbullfrog.net/blog/2011-08-12-11-54.html	for	Google+ and Pseudonyms
333	08-12	Kee Hinckley*	G+	https://plus.google.com/117903011098040166012/posts/LYfxaDzMYXC	middle	[on errors and lack of clarity in the ways Google is enforcing its existing policy]
334	08-12	Marshall Kirkpatrick*	G+	https://plus.google.com/117421021456205115327/posts/BPKvVJm7kiM	for	[long commentary thread including some clarifying statements from Google employee Joseph Smarr]
335	08-12	Matt Honan*	Gizmodo	http://gizmodo.com/5830471/googles-real-names-policy-is-evil	for	Google’s Real Names Policy is Evil
336	08-12	Olivia Solon*	WIRED blog	http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2011-08/12/google-plus-pseudonyms	for	Google Plus should lighten up on its 'no pseudonym' policy
337	08-12	Rainyday Superstar	blog	http://rainydaysuperstar.us/?p=116	for	My New Google Experience
338	08-12	satiricalbite	Xtranormal	http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/12369507/satire-an-interview-with-the-folks-behind-google	humor	Satire: an interview with the folks behind Google+
339	08-12	Shava Nerad*	G+	https://plus.google.com/101371184407256956306/posts/GxJqoKMRGJC	for	Google creates G+ as a "Game Preserve"
340	08-12	Skud	G+	https://plus.google.com/103325808503679220346/posts/FDfC58Gs6tT	for	Interested in volunteering with the My Name Is Me campaign?
341	08-12	Sunshine Gypsy	blog	http://sunshinegypsy.com/2011/08/12/no-google-plus-for-me/	for	no Google+ for me
342	08-12	Suzanne Choney*	MSNBC blog	http://technolog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/08/12/7359007-use-your-real-name-on-google-or-get-minused-fast	for	Use your real name on Google+ or get minused fast
343	08-12	Tim Carmody*	WIRED	http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2011/08/google-punts-names/	for	Google+ Punts On Its Kafkaesque Name Policy
344	08-12	Wagner James Au*	blog	http://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2011/08/google-plus-pseudonyms.html	middle	Google Engineers Suggest They Get the Importance of Pseudonyms & Just Need Time to Do Them Right
345	08-13	Hannah Roberts*	Daily Mail	http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2025677/Use-real-New-social-network-force-Google-users-identify--leave-site.html	for	Use your real name or else. New social network will force Google+ users to identify themselves.. or leave the site
346	08-13	Katriss Everdeen	G+	https://plus.google.com/101834565766511164517/posts/WA3B1BwP392	for	[Google leaking or tying pseudonyms to names from other places, unknown cause]
347	08-13	LoveSetFree	blog	http://lovesetfree.blogspot.com/2011/08/is-google-about-to-delete-my-g-account.html	for	Is Google About to Delete My G+ Account Like So Many Others... (Music, video, more)
348	08-13	M3 Sweatt*	MSDN blog	http://blogs.msdn.com/b/mthree/archive/2011/08/13/socialnames-081311.aspx	for	Google doesn't believe I'm me: the troubles with "real" identities
349	08-13	Mike Elgan*	G+, ComputerWorld	https://plus.google.com/u/1/113117251731252114390/posts/h7NdWfgqmYy	for	Even Google hates its own 'names' policy
350	08-13	Peter Kaminski*	G+	http://peterkaminski.com/goodbye-google-plus/	for	Goodbye, Google+ [text-only copy of G+ post]
351	08-14	Bonnie Nadri*	G+, blog	http://www.bonnienadri.com/2011/08/14/on-g-and-the-status-of-the-pseudonym-in-our-culture-and-society/	for	On G+ and the status of the Pseudonym in our culture and society
352	08-14	Brent W. Hopkins*	blog	http://www.thegeniusfiles.com/google-plus-strike-day-4-android-market-alter	for	Google Plus Strike Day 4: Android Market Alternatives
353	08-14	Doctor Popular	blog	http://www.docpop.org/2011/08/is-g-actively-blocking-suspended-users-from-viewing-public-sites/	for	Is G+ actively blocking suspended users from viewing public sites?
354	08-14	Drummond Reed*	blog	http://blog.connect.me/real-names-are-not-real-trust	for	Real Names Are Not Real Trust
355	08-14	Lalo Telling	blog	http://lalotelling.squarespace.com/likeitis/2011/8/13/sic-semper-tyrannis.html	for	Sic semper tyrannis
356	08-14	Nancy Messeih*	TheNextWeb	http://thenextweb.com/me/2011/08/14/online-anonymity-a-gateway-to-freedom-or-abuse/	for	Online anonymity: A gateway to freedom or abuse?
357	08-14	Peter Kaminski*	G+	http://peterkaminski.com/still-goodbye-google-plus/	for	Still Goodbye, Google+ [text-only copy of G+ post]
358	08-14	Ryan Estrada*	G+	https://plus.google.com/100623276740673202144/posts/5H3mbXYdxd6	for	[depiction of well-known people with pseudonyms identified by their birth names]
359	08-14	Ryan Estrada*	G+	https://plus.google.com/100623276740673202144/posts/6W7QCXiXLyZ	humor	[humorous treatment of G+ name policy in the context of comic-book superheroes]
360	08-14	Tateru Nino	blog	http://dwellonit.taterunino.net/2011/08/14/google-eliminates-appeals-option-for-names-and-service-infractions/	for	Google eliminates appeals option for names and service infractions
361	08-14	Technical Moshka	blog	http://technicalmoksha.blogspot.com/2011/08/pseudo-name-aftermath.html	for	Pseudo-name aftermath
362	08-14	Todd Vierling*	G+	https://plus.google.com/103653740605668919281/posts/Ft1jpg6E4bE	for	Don't like people who use pseudonyms? Don't talk to them.
363	08-14	WoodsieGirl	blog	http://woodsiegirl.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/why-i-deleted-my-google-account/	for	Why I deleted my Google+ account
364	08-15	Bonnie Nadri*	G+	https://plus.google.com/113531273301499257667/posts/LiYoMz73D9s	for	What goes Google intend? Wired's Steve Levy got the scoop. My thoughts? Read on..
365	08-15	Brick Stone	Russia Today	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtD_eJanJIs	humor	Google+, Stalking Tool?
366	08-15	CZ Unit	LJ blog	http://cz-unit.livejournal.com/882362.html	for	Google screwage, they get worse.
367	08-15	DL Thurston*	blog	http://www.dlthurston.com/blog/2011/08/15/google-double-down/	for	Google+ Double Down
368	08-15	He Shan*	China.org.cn	http://www.china.org.cn/business/2011-08/15/content_23214778.htm	news	Google+ intensifies real name policy
369	08-15	Jamie Butow*	blog	http://www.bakersfield.com/news/columnist/butow/x560461739/Google-works-to-prevent-impersonation	against	Google works to prevent impersonation
370	08-15	LoveSetFree	blog	http://lovesetfree.blogspot.com/2011/08/this-is-what-i-received-today-if-you-do.html	for	This is what I received today: If you do not edit your name to comply with the names policy by August 19th, 2011 your profile will be suspended...
371	08-15	Rainyday Superstar	blog	http://www.rainydaysuperstar.com/?p=137	for	Google Is Unbelievably Ridiculous : Google knowingly reinstated my fake name
372	08-15	Ravi Mandalia*	ITProPortal	http://www.itproportal.com/2011/08/15/google-real-name-policy-vs-users-battle-continues/	news	Google+ Real Name Policy vs. Users; The Battle Continues
373	08-15	Rugger Ducky	G+	https://plus.google.com/103112149634414554669/posts/c9dgJT7NyjY	for	[via Sai w/commentary; personal story of how she got her name, even though it's not her birth name]
374	08-15	Sai*	G+	https://plus.google.com/103112149634414554669/posts/NzEQe3bcbMF	for	["Common" here means "normal"... "Normal" is less scary for the masses.]
375	08-15	Timothy B. Lee*	Ars Technica	http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2011/08/what-south-korea-can-teach-us-about-online-anonymity.ars	for	South Korea's "real names" debacle and the virtues of online anonymity
376	08-16	Alex Grossman*	G+, blog	https://plus.google.com/102001774674190160714/posts/fra3sSNHRk4	for	["Google - for both moral and business reasons, please change your real names policy."]
377	08-16	Doctor Lizardo	blog	http://doctorlizardo.blogspot.com/2011/08/systems-theory-and-nymwars.html	middle	Systems Theory and the Nymwars
378	08-16	Jacinta Reid*	G+	https://plus.google.com/108232977840376320348/posts/3pbVc7ZrQbT	for	Freedom of -speech- hearing
379	08-16	Jake Perry*	blog	http://mantlethought.org/content/nym-wars-where-personal-identity-and-private-enterprise-clash	for	Nym Wars: Where Personal Identity and Private Enterprise Clash
380	08-16	John Fontana*	blog	https://www.pingidentity.com/blogs/pingtalk/index.cfm/2011/8/16/Identity-Is-getting-real-really-the-solution	for	Identity: Is getting 'real' really the solution?
381	08-16	Jon Pincus*	blog	http://www.talesfromthe.net/jon/?p=2976	for	A tale of two searches: Google+ and Diversity, part 4
382	08-16	Kul Bhushan*	thinkdigit.com	http://www.thinkdigit.com/Internet/Google-to-delete-bogus-profiles-as-it_7348.html	news	Google+ to delete bogus profiles as it updates its Names Policy
383	08-16	LoveSetFree	blog	http://lovesetfreeloveforall.tumblr.com/post/9006488544/google-threatens-to-delete-my-account-with-over-800	for	Google Threatens to Delete My Account with over 800 friends on August 19th, 2011
384	08-16	Mandy Horetski*	blog	http://www.geekmom.com/2011/08/google-nymwars-on-how-to-fear-a-name/	for	Google+ Nymwars – On How to Fear a Name
385	08-16	Meirav Berale	blog	http://meirav.multiply.com/journal/item/1317/a_rambling_about_pseudonyms_and_openness	for	a rambling about pseudonyms and openness
386	08-16	Miso Susanowa	blog	http://gomiso.blogspot.com/2011/08/ballad-of-nym-berets.html	for	Ballad of the Nym Berets
387	08-16	Stephen Bell*	Computerworld NZ	http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/opinion-google-name-policy-asks-a-lot-of-us	for	Opinion: Google+ name policy asks a lot of us
388	08-16	Stephen Collins*	blog	http://www.acidlabs.org/2011/08/16/google-not-only-does-evil-but-proves-its-stupidity-over-google-names/	for	Google not only does evil but proves its stupidity over Google+ names
389	08-16	Stilgherrian*	blog	http://stilgherrian.com/only-one-name/right-google-you-stupid-cunts-this-is-simply-not-on/	for	Right, Google, you stupid ****s, this is simply not on! [warning: very strong language]
390	08-17	Bonnie Nadri*	G+	https://plus.google.com/113531273301499257667/posts/e6fa6ANbnZT	for	[describing the process of de-Googlefying her online life]
391	08-17	Christopher Vallo*	G+	https://plus.google.com/103659304933732564913/posts/1BFyxz2Bo69	for	Pseudonyms and the Google+ debate [long essay on the issues]
392	08-17	Jacek Antonelli	blog	http://tentacolor.com/2011/08/17/doubleplus-ungood/	for	Doubleplus Ungood
393	08-17	James Joyner*	OusideTheBeltway	http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/a-boy-named-stilgherrian/	for	A Boy Named Stilgherrian
394	08-17	John Moe*	AmericanPubMedia	http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/08/17/tech-report-does-google-plus-real-names-only-policy-makes-sense/?refid=0	for	Does Google+'s 'real names only' policy make sense?
395	08-17	LoveSetFree	Tumblr	http://lovesetfreeloveforall.tumblr.com/post/9062181871/anthem-for-deleted-g-users-victims-of-nymwars-and	for	Anthem for Deleted G+ Users, Victims of Nymwars and Plusgate
396	08-17	Megan E. King*	blog	http://orangethebrave.wordpress.com/2011/08/16/nymwars-and-your-freedom-online/	for	#nymwars and Your Freedom Online
397	08-17	Mike Masnick*	TechDirt	http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110811/03382715473/real-names-doesnt-exactly-guarantee-high-level-conversation-either.shtml	for	Real Names' Doesn't Exactly Guarantee A High Level Of Conversation Either
398	08-17	Rajat Agrawal*	blog	http://www.bgr.in/2011/08/17/screw-googles-real-name-policy-sachin-tendulkar-has-me-in-his-circle/	for	Screw Google+’s real name policy, Sachin Tendulkar has me in his Circle!
399	08-17	Stilgherrian*	Crikey (AU)	http://www.crikey.com.au/2011/08/17/google-plus-real-names-policy/	for	To Google, we are data fodder, and I am an unperson
400	08-18	(unknown)	Deutchlandradio	http://wissen.dradio.de/nachrichten.59.de.html?drn:news_id=49081&drn:date=1313661600	news	[DE] Nur ein Name: Blogger beschwert sich wegen Rausschmiss bei Google+
401	08-18	Benoit Raphael*	Forbes blog	http://www.forbes.com/sites/benoitraphael/2011/08/18/google-why-discussions-about-reals-names-are-out-of-date/	middle	GOOGLE+. Why discussions about "real names" are out-of-date
402	08-18	Gary Walker*	G+, blog	http://gewalker.blogspot.com/2011/08/welcome-to-echo-chamber-re-posted-from.html	for	Welcome to the Echo Chamber (re-posted from Google+)
403	08-18	Lee	blog	http://www.security-faqs.com/how-can-i-find-out-what-google-and-the-rest-of-the-web-knows-about-me.html	for	How Can I Find Out What Google And The Rest Of The Web Knows About Me?
404	08-18	Richard Chirgwin*	The Register	http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/08/18/google_plus_bans_real_name/	for	Google+ bans real name under ‘Real Names’ policy
405	08-18	Sabri Aurrelia	G+	https://plus.google.com/101497116844075233243/posts/CSH3vbcNaqN	for	['"Hiding" behind a persistent pseudonym isn't hiding.']
406	08-18	Sarah McBride*	Reuters	http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/18/us-google-idUSTRE77H5QX20110818	news	Analysis: When Google+ gives Facebook a run for its money
407	08-18	Sheila Marie*	G+	https://plus.google.com/113460946096069722041/posts/brjDfQWj6SN	for	["I have lived the problem with contemporary privacy: I was fired when someone stalked me online..."]
408	08-18	Stephen R. van den Berg*	G+	https://plus.google.com/110295984969329522620/posts/ExKJZgBAYxM	for	[alleged information from within Google about particular persons' roles in the name debate]
409	08-18	Stilgherrian*	blog	http://stilgherrian.com/only-one-name/my-google-names-policy-rant-goes-global/	for	My Google names-policy rant goes global
410	08-18	Todd Vierling*	G+	https://plus.google.com/103653740605668919281/posts/FEEhS78FieG	for	It's time to open the gates to all names and just drop the current policy.
411	08-19	Brent W. Hopkins*	blog	http://www.thegeniusfiles.com/google-plus-strike-week-in-review	for	Google Plus Strike: Week in Review
412	08-19	Dan McCarthy*	G+	https://plus.google.com/106624908229691820592/posts/GDgKVLd5rpe	for	["Here's an irony about the Google+ Real Name policy...It's anti-Google"]
413	08-19	M Monica	G+	https://plus.google.com/114851034944797948264/posts/HdQ3cvWiTGY	for	[via Norv N.; call for protest by re-creating accounts using WASP-y common names]
414	08-19	Rick Mans*	blog	http://www.capgemini.com/technology-blog/2011/08/issue-google-solve-forcing-common-names/	for	The issue Google+ cannot solve: forcing common names
415	08-19	Woozle Staddon	G+	https://plus.google.com/102282887764745350285/posts/TPGn2vPi43n	for	["Google is using our playground -- the internet -- and trying to gain a share of the social spaces within it."]
416	08-20	Augur*	Facebook post	http://www.facebook.com/augurnz/posts/164423900300423	news	[banned for using his legally recognized mononym]
417	08-20	Edward Moyer*	CNET	http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-20094981-93/google-pins-verification-badges-on-users/	news	Google+ pins 'verification badges' on users
418	08-20	Jamie Zawinski*	blog	http://www.jwz.org/blog/2011/08/nym-wars/	for	Nym Wars [roundup of recent discussions]
419	08-20	Kevin Marks*	blog	http://epeus.blogspot.com/2011/08/google-plus-must-stop-this-identity.html	for	Google Plus must stop this Identity Theatre
420	08-20	Rajat Agrawal*	blog	http://www.bgr.in/2011/08/20/google-adds-verified-accounts-for-celebs-and-popular-people-you-are-next/	for	Google+ adds verified accounts for celebs and popular people; you are next
421	08-20	Robert Scoble*	G+	https://plus.google.com/111091089527727420853/posts/fWpWyYcBCht	middle	["Dear Vic, It is time to open the doors..."]
422	08-20	Robert Scoble*	G+	https://plus.google.com/111091089527727420853/posts/XQKT1XkPBgi	middle	["Dear Vic, It is time to open the doors...": easier to reshare top-level post]
423	08-20	Robin Wauters*	G+	http://techcrunch.com/2011/08/20/google-rolls-out-verified-profiles-still-struggles-with-real-name-policy/	news	Google+ Rolls Out Verified Profiles, Still Struggles With Real-Name Policy
424	08-20	Violet Blue*	G+	https://plus.google.com/105822688186016123722/posts/LWySptwhW7g	news	[her real-name-identified account has been flagged for suspension]
425	08-20	William Burns*	G+	https://plus.google.com/109028905526370179147/posts/2rZvwXsmhLb	for	The Arrogance of Google+ and Our Collective Ignorance
426	08-21	Bonnie Nadri*	blog	http://www.bonnienadri.com/2011/08/21/on-the-recent-re-positioning-of-scoble-re-g-name-policy-etc/	for	On the recent re-positioning of Scoble re: G+ name policy (etc)
427	08-21	Chris Bridges*	G+, blog	http://bashinginminds.com/2011/08/21/whats-in-a-name-dont-worry-google-will-tell-you/	for	What's in a name? Don't worry, Google+ will tell you.
428	08-21	D. Glenn Arthur Jr.	InsaneJournal blog	http://dglenn.insanejournal.com/578257.html	for	Privilege, Names, and Bogosity
429	08-21	David Seaman*	Business Insider	http://www.businessinsider.com/where-google-gets-it-really-right-2011-8	against	Where Google+ Gets It REALLY Right
430	08-21	Sheila Marie*	G+	https://plus.google.com/113460946096069722041/posts/QeNEn54vjYq	for	[pondering some seeming contradictions in the statements on the anti-pseudonymity side of the debate]
431	08-21	William Pietri*	G+	https://plus.google.com/116014836340643816850/posts/WFH5eDugAb3	for	I'm kind of surprised to say it, but I'm over Google Plus. In my head, they're the new Friendster.
432	08-22	Anders Sandberg*	U of Oxford Ethics	http://blog.practicalethics.ox.ac.uk/2011/08/the-nym-wars-how-many-identities-are-enough/	for	The nym wars: how many identities are enough?
433	08-22	Bonnie Nadri*	blog	http://www.bonnienadri.com/2011/08/22/in-summary-the-argument-for-anonymous-and-pseudonymous-communication-and-a-conclusion/	for	In summary, the argument for anonymous and pseudonymous communication and a conclusion
434	08-22	Casey Johnston*	Ars Technica	http://arstechnica.com/web/news/2011/08/google-account-verification-begins-may-be-required-for-all.ars	news	Google+ account verification begins, may be required for all
435	08-22	Charlie Stross*	blog	http://www.antipope.org/charlie/blog-static/2011/08/why-im-not-on-google-plus.html	for	Why I'm not on Google Plus
436	08-22	Jacinta Reid*	G+	https://plus.google.com/108232977840376320348/posts/9d1hcvHJ4iF	for	['...the psychologist kept saying. "Real Life Names? ...Wow. Why would they even do that?"']
437	08-22	Keren Jeynes*	Memeburn	http://memeburn.com/2011/08/who-the-bleep-are-youthe-pros-and-cons-of-online-anonymity/	middle	Who the bleep are you?:The pros and cons of online anonymity
438	08-22	Llewellyn Hinkes-Jones*	The Atlantic	http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2011/08/all-hail-anonymity/243955/	for	All Hail Anonymity
439	08-22	Mark Gibbs*	NetworkWorld	http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2011/082211-backspin.html	for	No nyms equals evil
440	08-22	Mathew Ingram*	GigaOM	http://gigaom.com/2011/08/22/how-google-could-dig-itself-out-of-the-google-real-name-hole/	for	How Google could dig itself out of the Google+ real-name hole
441	08-22	Shava Nerad*	G+	https://plus.google.com/101371184407256956306/posts/2eU81Xkbuvh	for	Why Google+ ended up with the engaged nyms
442	08-22	Urocyon	blog	http://urocyon.wordpress.com/2011/08/22/rather-extensive-linky-fun-nymwars/	for	Rather extensive linky fun: Nymwars
443	08-23	Derek Powazek*	blog	http://powazek.com/posts/2898	middle	“Nobody Uses Their Real Name” and Other Outdated Notions
444	08-23	EyeSpy	TechEye.net	http://news.techeye.net/internet/how-to-stop-facebook-and-google-trampling-on-your-privacy-rights	for	How to stop Facebook and Google trampling on your privacy rights
445	08-23	Jim Adler*	blog	http://jimadler.me/post/9294501184/nyms-pseudonyms-or-anonyms-all-of-the-above	for	Nyms, Pseudonyms, or Anonyms? All of the Above.
446	08-23	Juan Carlos Perez*	PCWorld/IDG	http://www.pcworld.com/article/238680/google_feels_the_pain_of_users_who_cant_get_on_google.html	news	Google Feels the Pain of Users Who Can't Get on Google+
447	08-23	Lyn Millett*	blog	http://www.currentmom.com/currentmom/2011/08/quick-thoughts-on-parents-and-pseudonymity.html	for	Quick Thoughts on Parents and Pseudonymity
448	08-23	Melissa Hall*	G+	https://plus.google.com/100273072319786804189/posts/b5b5e9FVYA6	for	["Dear Google, It is time we had a serious talk about our relationship."]
449	08-23	michael555x	blog	http://michael555x.wordpress.com/2011/08/23/google-minus/	for	Google Minus
450	08-23	Nevyn	blog	http://nevsramblings.blogspot.com/2011/08/my-flirtation-with-social-networking.html	for	My (Nevyn's) Flirtation with Social Networking
451	08-23	Shava Nerad*	G+	https://plus.google.com/101371184407256956306/posts/WzsyMLRD74L	for	AHA! At last I've figured it out! / an open letter to Bradley Horowitz
452	08-23	Skud	G+	https://plus.google.com/103325808503679220346/posts/KTrknEsse38	for	[pointing out 2009 Pew survey finding that privacy and pseudonymity is quite important to users]
453	08-23	Stephen Shankland*	CNET	http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-20096313-264/what-happens-when-google-cuts-you-off/	news	What happens when Google+ cuts you off?
454	08-23	Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols*	ZDNet blog	http://www.zdnet.com/blog/networking/three-simple-steps-to-setting-google-straight/1365	for	Three simple steps to setting Google+ straight
455	08-23	Suw Charman-Anderson*	Firstpost	http://discovercircles.com/users-just-cant-stomach-googles-real-name-policy-firstpost/	for	Users just can't stomach Google's real name policy
456	08-23	Thomas Claburn*	InformationWeek	http://www.informationweek.com/news/security/privacy/231500512	for	5 Reasons Google+'s Name Policy Fails
457	08-23	Tom Cheredar*	VentureBeat	http://venturebeat.com/2011/08/23/google-plus-nym-wars/	news	Sorry, Mr. BabyMan: You can’t use your pseudonym on Google+ [NMA video]
458	08-23	Violet Blue*	ZDNet blog	http://www.zdnet.com/blog/violetblue/google-plus-too-much-unnecessary-drama/652	for	Google Plus: Too Much Unnecessary Drama
459	08-24	Alistair Fairweather*	Mail&Guardian ZA	http://mg.co.za/article/2011-08-24-real-names-problems/	for	Real names, real problems
460	08-24	Botgirl Questi	Vimeo	http://vimeo.com/28085394	for	Little Google Boxes [song, performed by Fourworlds]
461	08-24	Fritz Nelson*	InformationWeek	http://informationweek.com/news/security/privacy/231600094	middle	Google+ Naming Policy Causes Social Butterflies
462	08-24	Gary Walker*	G+, blog	http://gewalker.blogspot.com/2011/08/building-bamboo-social-network.html	for	Building the Bamboo Social Network
463	08-24	Jesse Brown*	Macleans (CA)	http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/08/24/google-wants-to-see-your-papers/	for	Google wants to see your papers
464	08-24	Jonathan Mann*	YouTube	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgyYu2RPH94	for	Song A Day: Hey Google! Stop Being A Jerk [song with video]
465	08-24	Kashmir Hill*	Forbes blog	http://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2011/08/24/all-your-base-are-belong-to-google/	middle	Are We Growing Too Addicted To Google Products? (Or: All Your Base Are Belong To Google)
466	08-24	Mariel Loveland*	Scribbal	http://www.scribbal.com/2011/08/nma-animates-google-real-name-controversy-in-youtube-video/	news	NMA Animates Google+ Real Name Controversy In YouTube Video [NMA video]
467	08-24	Martin Patrickson*	G+	https://plus.google.com/112750113527304805077/posts/Pr5yteenEwK	for	Welcoming Mr. & Mrs. Smith: Not Soup Yet, Google Plus Name Policy Is A Clueless Lie
468	08-24	Mathew Ingram*	GigaOM	http://gigaom.com/2011/08/24/what-google-still-doesnt-get-about-running-an-online-community/	for	What Google still doesn’t get about running an online community
469	08-24	Michael Cavano*	G+	https://plus.google.com/101837213141170721309/posts/LPVV4Q8M8FJ	middle	The Controversial Real Names Policy [suggested alternative implementation]
470	08-24	Sarah J Purewal*	PCWorld	http://www.pcworld.com/article/238701/google_policy_on_names_runs_afoul_of_tech_writer.html	news	Google+ Policy on Names Runs Afoul of Tech Writer
471	08-24	Scott Raymond*	ZDNet blog	http://www.zdnet.com/blog/perlow/google-real-name-clampdown-ignores-own-grace-period/18299	for	Google+ real name clampdown ignores own grace period
472	08-24	Simon Bisson and Mary Branscombe*	ZDNet blog	http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/500-words-into-the-future-10014052/dont-be-evil-to-your-users-what-of-collateral-damage-10024193/	for	Don't be evil to your users; what of collateral damage?
473	08-24	Tony Bradley*	PCWorld	http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/238727/changing_your_name_in_google_what_you_need_to_know.html	middle	Changing Your Name in Google+: What You Need to Know
474	08-25	Brent W. Hopkins*	blog	http://www.thegeniusfiles.com/googleplusstrike-week-two-unplug-from-google	for	GooglePlusStrike Week Two: Unplug from Google Apps
475	08-25	Evan Peterson	G+	https://plus.google.com/117177089600960301954/posts/gTbrKKXnbWW	for	My Nym Manifesto
476	08-25	Gwyneth Llewelyn	blog	http://gwynethllewelyn.net/2011/08/25/federation-goodbye-google-plus/	for	Federation! (Goodbye, Google Plus)
477	08-25	Laura Baldwin*	G+	https://plus.google.com/106580215677539022712/posts/Z4tCN8nNCY6	for	["why do I end up feeling, with Google+, as if I'm stuck in a sitcom of the fifties?"]
478	08-25	Leigh McCuen*	G+	https://plus.google.com/108865526112929662304/posts/DsbKnGUXUb6	biblio	[references of literature and academia on the subject of pseudonymity]
479	08-25	The Heretic of Ethics	G+	https://plus.google.com/117177089600960301954/posts/7Qr51bwZc7b	for	[via Evan Peterson; opinions on naming from the perspective of a parent]
480	08-25	The shape of things	blog	http://theshapeofthings.wordpress.com/2011/08/25/google-plus-ungood/	for	Google plus ungood
481	08-26	aestetix	G+	https://plus.google.com/115896012705745653160/posts/Pgjv5P3g4SK	for	[account threatened with suspension for the second time after being accepted the first time]
482	08-26	Bonnie Nadri*	blog	http://www.bonnienadri.com/2011/08/26/google-thanks-for-nothing/	for	Google: Thanks… for nothing.
483	08-26	Bonnie Nadri*	blog	http://www.bonnienadri.com/2011/08/26/seriously-time-to-shake-this-off-methinks-g-nyms-privacy-et-al/	for	Seriously, time to shake this off, methinks… (G+, Nyms, Privacy, et al)
484	08-26	Gary Walker*	blog	http://gewalker.blogspot.com/2011/08/googles-code-of-conduct-vs-googles.html	for	Google's Code of Conduct vs Google's Conduct
485	08-26	Jacinta Reid*	G+	https://plus.google.com/108232977840376320348/posts/AepyNLBkb92	for	Here's the thing, Google: You can't protect us. So let us protect ourselves.
486	08-26	Jon Pincus*	G+, blog	http://www.talesfromthe.net/jon/?p=2990	for	The double bind of oppression: Google+ and Diversity, part 5
487	08-26	Mark Coddington*	Harvard blog	http://www.niemanlab.org/2011/08/this-week-in-review-departures-for-jobs-and-two-media-mainstays-and-working-with-real-name-rules/	news	This Week in Review: Departures for Jobs and two media mainstays, and working with real-name rules
488	08-26	matttbastard	blog	http://bastardlogic.wordpress.com/2011/08/26/why-im-not-jumping-on-board-the-google-bandwagon/	for	Why I’m Not Jumping On Board The Google+ Bandwagon
489	08-26	Norv N.	G+	https://plus.google.com/114851034944797948264/posts/LW1NHbZ1mSU	for	[noting CMU's new Preferred Name system and its relevance to self-expression of name]
490	08-26	Sai*	G+	https://plus.google.com/103112149634414554669/posts/dMF663ctzDQ	for	[suspension notice for the THIRD time; may be a bug triggered by e-mail ticketing?]
491	08-26	Todd Vierling*	G+	https://plus.google.com/103653740605668919281/posts/ENzXqSmeuH1	for	Google's real name policy directly contravenes paragraphs 1a and 1c of the Google Code of Conduct
492	08-26	Todd Vierling*	G+	https://plus.google.com/103653740605668919281/posts/YvjuF4QCmTX	middle	[on the relevance of California SB 636 to Google's naming policy]
493	08-27	Allen Harkleroad*	blog	http://statesboro.biz/News/749/Follow-Up-Finally-Made-It-On-Google-Plus-What-s-Right-and-What-s-Wrong-With-It.aspx	against	Finally Made It On Google Plus - What's Right and What's Wrong With It
494	08-27	Andy Carvin*	G+	https://plus.google.com/117378076401635777570/posts/2y7vqXBtLny	for	[responses from Eric Schmidt to a user's questions about the name policy]
495	08-27	Botgirl Questi	blog	http://botgirl.blogspot.com/2011/08/executive-chairman-eric-schidt-admits.html	for	Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt admits Google+ is Essentially a Trojan Horse (Identity Platform)
496	08-27	Brad Friedman*	SocialMediaToday	http://socialmediatoday.com/bradfriedman/340690/google-says-no-pseudonyms	news	Google+ Says No To Pseudonyms
497	08-27	Brent W. Hopkins*	blog	http://www.thegeniusfiles.com/googleplusstrike-update-cant-delete-some-goog	for	GooglePlusStrike Update: Can't Delete Some Google Apps Accounts
498	08-27	Brian Botkiller	blog	http://brianbotkiller.com/an-open-letter-to-google-on-the-nymwars	for	An Open Letter to Google on the #nymwars
499	08-27	Colin Maddox*	G+	https://plus.google.com/101251875542095327792/posts/DuAAB9N4vfi	middle	7 Things Google can do about #nymwars without changing their position on real(ish) names

1

Notes: Names with a * and blue background are thought to be legally recognized names. Users whose accounts were (or are) suspended in G+ are in bold.

2

Sorted by date, then author. Green/yellow/red shows recency. "for"/"against" is relative to pseudonymity and privacy. For CSV, change the "=html" at the end of the URL to =csv.

3

More info, RSS feed, to submit links — CLICK HERE:

http://l.duh.org/g+tips

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date

author

source

link

position

title

5

06-28

Skud

G+

https://plus.google.com/106912596786226524817/posts/dnoMgK9kMVe

for

[via Liz Fong; former Google employee Skud's view on pseudonyms in Google+ while still employed]

6

07-04

Mark Cuban*

G+

https://plus.google.com/106318111152683661692/posts/3UKv9qqT9mh

against

[comment-poll on whether G+ should use only real names]

7

07-07

Jillian York*

blog

http://jilliancyork.com/2011/07/07/google-and-real-names/

for

Google+ and “Real Names”

8

07-08

Ahuva

blog

http://ahuva18.wordpress.com/2011/07/08/whats-in-a-name/

for

What’s in a Name?

9

07-08

Ciaran Laval

blog

http://sl.governormarley.com/?p=1181

for

Google + Doesn't Look Second Life Friendly

10

07-08

Gareth Halfacree*

thinq_

http://www.thinq.co.uk/2011/7/8/google-starts-account-cull-google/

news

Google carries out account cull on Google+

11

07-08

Mary

blog

http://geekfeminism.org/2011/07/08/anti-pseudonym-bingo/

for

Anti-pseudonym bingo

12

07-08

Opensource Obscure

self-post

http://www.flickr.com/photos/16517314@N06/5915226844

for

[personal experience of being suspended for using a common avatar name]

13

07-08

Sarah Stokely*

blog

http://www.sarahstokely.com/blog/2011/07/why-google-should-allow-anonymouspseudonymous-names-on-google/

for

Why Google should allow anonymous/pseudonymous names on Google+

14

07-08

Siderea B.

G+

https://plus.google.com/115293914599850384241/posts/emVkUfWkojb

for

[commentary that opposing pseudonyms is sexist]

15

07-08

Tateru Nino

blog

http://dwellonit.taterunino.net/2011/07/08/google-seemingly-split-on-pseudonymous-google-accounts-and-google-profiles-its-okay-until-it-isnt/

for

Google seemingly split on pseudonymous Google+ accounts and Google Profiles – It’s okay until it isn’t

16

07-09

Honour McMillan

blog

http://honour-mcmillan.blogspot.com/2011/07/dont-panic-avatars-do-not-carry-plague.html

for

Don't Panic! Avatars do not carry the Plague, Cooties or even the Swine Flu.

17

07-09

Lalo Telling

blog

http://lalotelling.blogspot.com/2011/07/pitfall-of-early-adoption.html

middle

The Pitfall of Early Adoption

18

07-09

Ravan Asteris

blog

http://ravanoid.blogspot.com/2011/07/google-gets-minus.html

for

Google+ gets a minus

19

07-09

William Burns*

blog

http://cityofnidus.blogspot.com/2011/07/google-and-future-of-avatar-identity.html

for

Google + and the Future of Avatar Identity

20

07-10

Mary

blog

http://geekfeminism.org/2011/07/10/the-status-of-pseudonymity-and-privacy-on-google/

for

The status of pseudonymity and privacy on Google+

21

07-11

Miso Susanowa

blog

http://gomiso.blogspot.com/2011/07/g-and-beyond-whats-your-target.html

for

G+ and Beyond - What's Your Target?

22

07-11

Tateru Nino

blog

http://dwellonit.taterunino.net/2011/07/11/follow-up-google-confirms-real-names-a-requirement-for-profilesplus-mostly/

for

Follow-up: Google confirms “real” names a requirement for Profiles/Plus … mostly

23

07-11

Todd Vierling*

blog

http://blog.duh.org/2011/07/googles-no-pseudonyms-policy-is.html

for

Google+'s "No-Pseudonyms" Policy is Homophobic, Not Just Anti-Social

24

07-11

Wagner James Au*

blog

http://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2011/07/google-profiles-pseudonym-avatar-names-suspension-policy.html

for

Google Confirms: Non-Real Name Google Profiles Risk Suspension (I.E., Google Still Doesn’t Get Social)

25

07-11

William Burns*

G+

https://plus.google.com/109028905526370179147/posts/YTXwDbFFeA6

for

[open letter to Google with suggestions on improving policy]

26

07-12

Audrey Watters*

ReadWriteWeb

http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/no_pseudonyms_allowed_is_google_pluss_real_name_po.php

news

No Pseudonyms Allowed: Is Google Plus's Real Name Policy a Good Idea?

27

07-12

Kara Trapdoor

blog

http://karasecondlife.blogspot.com/2011/07/kara-trapdoor-is-real.html

for

Kara Trapdoor Is Real

28

07-12

Lauren Weinstein*

blog

http://lauren.vortex.com/archive/000880.html

for

Google+'s "Identity" Controversy: No Easy Answers

29

07-12

Nexus Burbclave

blog

http://www.burbclave.biz/burbclavenet/2011/07/12/no-google-plus-for-avatars/

for

No Google Plus for Avatars

30

07-12

Rowan Thunder

G+

https://plus.google.com/114929190273737402078/posts/iWuTJzUGF9G

for

[personal experience with suspension and review process]

31

07-12

Stephen Shankland*

CNET

http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-20078671-264/google-faces-thorny-online-identity-issues/

news

Google+ faces thorny online identity issues

32

07-12

V

blog

http://tgib.co.uk/2011/07/12/pseudonymous-suicide-living-minus-google/

middle

Pseudonymous suicide – living minus Google+

33

07-12

Wagner James Au*

blog

http://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2011/07/google-profiles-real-versus-pseudonym-avatar-names.html

for

One Way Google Profiles' Naming Policy Makes No Sense: My Avatar Gets More Hits Than Me -- On Google Itself!

34

07-13

Gwyneth Llewelyn

blog

http://gwynethllewelyn.net/2011/07/13/open-letter-to-googles-larry-page/

for

Open Letter to Google’s Larry Page

35

07-13

Liz Fong*

G+

https://plus.google.com/106912596786226524817/posts/QpNouZ6qrf4

middle

[devil's-advocate treatment using a similar restaurant analogy later pushed by Vic Gondutra]

36

07-13

Liz Fong*

G+

https://plus.google.com/106912596786226524817/posts/N35eGtFE48B

for

[personal experience in using a pseudonym as a transgendered person]

37

07-13

Tateru Nino

blog

http://dwellonit.taterunino.net/2011/07/13/of-nyms-and-names/

for

Of nyms and names

38

07-14

Kelly Fiveash*

The Register

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/07/14/google_profiles_youtube_verification_id/

for

Google muzzles political dissidents with YouTube ID tweaks

39

07-15

CZ Unit

LJ blog

http://cz-unit.livejournal.com/870504.html

for

What is a person....

40

07-15

Gretchen S.

G+

https://plus.google.com/102376799902430080799/posts/9pPNgN6wbzk

for

[dissection of the reactive mode of suspension]

41

07-16

Adele Shakal*

G+

https://plus.google.com/105500543639944007050/posts/ArwQDN25HhF

for

[on how harassment happens in real life with real names, which Google+ policies don't govern]

42

07-16

Andrew Bunner*

G+

https://plus.google.com/103429767916333774260/posts/GiYKZop6Wtu

against

[a G+ post that prompted many people to report valid users as violating policy]

43

07-16

Gretchen S.

G+

https://plus.google.com/102376799902430080799/posts/FN6MPryd4tS

proposal

[suggested possible solutions to the pseudonym debate]

44

07-16

Lauren Weinstein*

G+, blog

https://plus.google.com/114753028665775786510/posts/VuyiwCqxDrQ

for

Google+, Privacy, and Balancing Identity

45

07-16

Second Thoughts

blog

http://secondthoughts.typepad.com/second_thoughts/2011/07/sl-avatars-time-to-fight-for-your-rights-at-google.html

for

SL Avatars, Time to Fight for Your Rights at Google+

46

07-17

Angela Craft*

G+

https://plus.google.com/109929969347976561221/posts/gHdrJgjK5vy

for

[commentary about Internet safety and why social networks, until now, insisted on pseudonyms]

47

07-17

Kagan MacTane*

G+, blog

http://kagan.mactane.org/blog/2011/07/17/how-many-identites-does-a-single-person-have/

for

How Many Identites Does a Single Person Have?

48

07-17

Thomas Stadler*

blog

http://www.internet-law.de/2011/07/verstost-der-ausschluss-von-pseudonymen-bei-google-gegen-deutsches-recht.html

for

[DE] Verstößt der Ausschluss von Pseudonymen bei Google+ gegen deutsches Recht?

49

07-19

Aaron Wood*

G+

https://plus.google.com/113935873632972151783/posts/AbwJeqLDSy6

against

[fear of anonymity, conflated with pseudonymity, being threatening to himself/children]

50

07-19

CZ Unit

LJ blog

http://cz-unit.livejournal.com/872011.html

for

My thoughts on the Google + thing

51

07-19

Skud

blog

http://geekfeminism.org/2011/07/19/who-is-harmed-by-a-real-names-policy/

for

Who is harmed by a “real names” policy?

52

07-20

Anil Dash*

blog

http://dashes.com/anil/2011/07/if-your-websites-full-of-assholes-its-your-fault.html

middle

If Your Website's Full of Assholes, It's Your Fault

53

07-20

CZ Unit

LJ blog

http://cz-unit.livejournal.com/874167.html

for

Google writes back. "Uncommon names" seems to be the key....

54

07-20

Kagan MacTane*

G+

https://plus.google.com/111672781782852561065/posts/YbxJ6BKbC12

for

[expounding on some of the "Who is harmed...?" entries on GeekFeminism wiki page]

55

07-20

Tateru Nino

blog

http://dwellonit.taterunino.net/2011/07/20/the-pants-theory-of-google-plus/

for

The pants-theory of Google Plus

56

07-21

3ric Johanson*

blog

http://www.hackerbotlabs.com/2011/07/open-letter-to-google-plus-failboat/

for

Open Letter to google plus: Failboat

57

07-22

CopyLion

Help forum post

http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/gmail/thread?tid=40356d87de8509c0

for

[details on how names in Hong Kong can have many different forms]

58

07-22

Daniel Bröckerhoff*

ZDF-TV blog

http://blog.zdf.de/hyperland/2011/07/die-identitaetsmoerder-von-googleplus/

news

[DE] Die Identitätsmörder von GooglePlus

59

07-22

Danny O'Brien*

Irish Times

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2011/0722/1224301115193.html

news

What's in a name? In the online world, everything

60

07-22

Rob D. Young*

SearchEngineWatch

http://searchenginewatch.com/article/2095939/Google-Takes-No-Nonsense-Policy-on-User-Identity-Community-Standards

against

Google+ Takes No-Nonsense Policy on User Identity & Community Standards

61

07-22

Rugger Ducky

G+

https://plus.google.com/117109546349103307995/posts/HEdqXTrPoTq

for

[discussion of LGBT issues is chilled by forced use of real names]

62

07-22

Singularity Utopia

blog

http://singularity-utopia.blogspot.com/2011/07/should-transhumans-be-purged_22.html

for

Should Transhumans Be Purged?

63

07-22

Skud

blog

http://infotrope.net/2011/07/22/ive-been-suspended-from-google-plus/

for

I’ve been suspended from Google+

64

07-22

Tateru Nino

blog

http://dwellonit.taterunino.net/2011/07/22/google-still-cant-get-its-names-policy-straight-even-internally/

for

Google still can’t get its names policy straight, even internally

65

07-22

Tuizong Zhang

G+

https://plus.google.com/104896087245431660738/posts/X8CfQ7pF4Q6

for

[ZH-CN] 一个中国G+用户给GOOGLE的郑重建议关于G+的用户命名规则 [protection of identity plea]

66

07-22

Tuizong Zhang

G+

https://plus.google.com/104896087245431660738/posts/Zyj2g2vk6Pe

for

[ZH-CN] [continuation of previous post with reasons for protection of identity in China]

67

07-23

Dana Hunter

blog

http://entequilaesverdad.blogspot.com/2011/07/nym-is-not-unknown.html

for

A 'Nym is Not an Unknown

68

07-23

Ian Hughes*

blog

http://www.feedingedge.co.uk/blog/2011/07/23/is-that-me-hiding-i-dont-think-so-more-google-minus/

for

Is that me hiding? I don’t think so! more Google Minus

69

07-23

Jay Blanc

G+

https://plus.google.com/106055159954550860573/posts/jCTuez1Zu7j

for

[EU law requires a service with a directory to allow any/all information to be kept private by user]

70

07-23

Ping

LJ blog

http://zestyping.livejournal.com/259131.html

for

My Google+ profile has just been suspended for having an unusual name.

71

07-23

Robert Scoble*

G+

https://plus.google.com/111091089527727420853/posts/YnzXfbpe9Nj

middle

["I think Google is digging a deep hole here... because of how they are implementing [the rules]"]

72

07-23

Robert Scoble*

G+

https://plus.google.com/111091089527727420853/posts/1uKrSgy4XB3

middle

[questioning how to divide between "known in real life as" and random names]

73

07-23

Shava Nerad*

blog

http://plusinclusive.blogspot.com/2011/07/if-we-cant-dance-dont-want-to-be-part.html

for

If we can't dance, don't want to be part of your revolution!

74

07-23

Simon Bridge*

blog

http://simonbjournal.blogspot.com/2011/07/pseudonyms-forbidden-google.html

middle

"Pseudonyms Forbidden" Google+

75

07-23

Suicide Blonde

Tumblr

http://suicideblonde.tumblr.com/post/7991054438/ive-deleted-my-google-account-i-was-suspended

for

[user who deleted Google account due to pseudonym and profile photo suspensions]

76

07-23

Violet Blue*

ZDNet blog

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/violetblue/google-plus-deleting-accounts-en-masse-no-clear-answers/567

for

Google Plus Deleting Accounts En Masse: No Clear Answers

77

07-24

antimatter15

blog

http://antimatter15.com/wp/2011/07/google-profile-suspended/

for

Google+ Profile Suspended

78

07-24

Ben Tremblay*

self-post

http://www.bentrem.sycks.net/identity.html

for

[suspended twice for putting well-known nickname as part of display name]

79

07-24

Bora Zivcovic*

G+

https://plus.google.com/107991184034868817056/posts/N7wA7KatTV8

for

[arguments for pseudonymity, listing many well-known pseudonyms in the tech space]

80

07-24

Bug Girl

blog

http://membracid.wordpress.com/2011/07/24/why-google-hates-women/

for

Does Google+ hate women?

81

07-24

Emlyn O'Regan*

G+, blog

https://plus.google.com/100281903174934656260/posts/U91ivnL2dYE

for

Google+, the pseudonym banstick, and the netizen cultural schism.

82

07-24

Jay Freeman*

G+

https://plus.google.com/116098411511850876544/posts/4t8sFLLK4hK

for

[thoughts on pen names used not just in "hacker circles"]

83

07-24

John Hardy*

G+

https://plus.google.com/104013835962992611989/posts/FML3WLrxXMR

for

[frustration over the conflation of anonymity and pseudonymity]

84

07-24

Jon Evans*

TechCrunch

http://techcrunch.com/2011/07/24/google-plus-has-a-problem-fear-not-i-have-a-solution/

proposal

Google Plus Has A Problem. Fear Not: I Have A Solution

85

07-24

Michael Santo*

Examiner.com

http://www.examiner.com/technology-in-national/google-massively-culling-perceived-real-name-policy-violators

for

Google+ begins massive cull of perceived 'real name policy' violators

86

07-24

Mike Cane*

blog

http://mikecanex.wordpress.com/2011/07/24/the-google-real-name-policy-is-wrong/

for

The Google+ Real Name Policy Is Wrong

87

07-24

raincoaster

blog

http://raincoaster.com/2011/07/24/operation-global-media-domination-the-google-situation/

for

Operation Global Media Domination: The Google+ Situation

88

07-24

Sai*

G+

https://plus.google.com/103112149634414554669/posts/WAu688n8JgZ

for/news

[collection of various discussions about the issue, and very good summaries; a must-read]

89

07-24

Scicurious

blog

http://scientopia.org/blogs/scicurious/2011/07/24/on-the-issue-of-pseudonymity/

for

On the Issue of Pseudonymity

90

07-24

Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols*

ZDNet blog

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/networking/what-was-google-thinking/1274

middle

What was Google thinking!?

91

07-24

Tamura Jones*

blog

http://www.tamurajones.net/PlussingPeople.xhtml

for

Plussing People

92

07-24

Yaakov Sloman*

G+

http://miscellany.kovaya.com/2011/07/pseudonyms-vs-autonyms.html

for

Pseudonyms vs. Autonyms

93

07-25

Aubrey Harper*

G+

https://plus.google.com/112015226400091846520/posts/au4qUUubJqk

for

Full Disclosure/Authenticity and the Character of Content

94

07-25

Audrey Watters*

blog

http://www.hackeducation.com/2011/07/25/should-students-use-pseudonyms-online/

for

Should Students Use Pseudonyms Online?

95

07-25

Barbara Krasnoff*

Computerworld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/236531/naming_names_google_wrestles_with_anonymity.html?tk=rel_news

for

Naming Names: Google Wrestles With Anonymity

96

07-25

Betsy Hanes Perry*

G+

https://plus.google.com/104600580124930283388/posts/SrTTjt7zZz6

middle

On The Practicality of Detecting Pseudonyms [comments on the algorithm/limitations]

97

07-25

Bradley Horowitz*

G+

https://plus.google.com/113116318008017777871/posts/VJoZMS8zVqU

against

[VP summary of current status and future plans, though no change in current procedures]

98

07-25

Chris Davies*

Slashgear

http://www.slashgear.com/google-names-no-shirt-no-service-25167268/

news

Google+ Names: No Shirt, No Service

99

07-25

Dan Tynan*

ITworld

http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/186479/great-g-purge-googles-got-some-splainin-do

for

The great G+ purge: Google's got some ‘splainin to do

100

07-25

Dave Winer*

blog

http://scripting.com/stories/2011/07/25/whyGoogleCaresIfYouUseYour.html

middle

Why Google cares if you use your real name

101

07-25

David DiSalvo*

Forbes blog

http://blogs.forbes.com/daviddisalvo/2011/07/25/will-google-die-the-death-of-a-thousand-pseudonyms/

news

Will Google+ Die the Death of a Thousand Pseudonyms?

102

07-25

Doctor Popular

blog

http://www.docpop.org/2011/07/trapped-in-the-googlehole/

for

Trapped in the Googlehole. [updated 07-29: suspended again]

103

07-25

Eric S. Raymond*

G+

https://plus.google.com/108967323530519754654/posts/fcLQahk9LdN

proposal

[thoughts on a possible pseudonym-registration system]

104

07-25

Gary Walker*

blog

http://gewalker.blogspot.com/2011/07/privacy-strength-and-challenge-facing.html

for

Privacy, strength, and the challenge facing Google

105

07-25

GrrlScientist

Guardian blog

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/punctuated-equilibrium/2011/jul/25/1

for

Google's gormless 'no pseudonym' policy

106

07-25

Hayley Tsukayama*

WashPost

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/faster-forward/post/google-plus-purging-some-accounts/2011/07/25/gIQAYWemYI_blog.html

news

Google Plus purging some accounts

107

07-25

Ian epredator Hughes

blog

http://www.feedingedge.co.uk/blog/2011/07/25/my-personal-journey-a-little-more-on-identity-profiles-and-plusgate/

for

My personal journey : A little more on identity profiles and plusgate

108

07-25

Janet D. Stemwedel*

blog

http://scientopia.org/blogs/ethicsandscience/2011/07/25/pseudonymity-and-google/

for

Pseudonymity and Google.

109

07-25

Jason Mick*

DailyTech

http://www.dailytech.com/Google+Plays+Name+Police+Conducts+Baffling+Censorship+Crusade/article22238.htm

for

Google+ Plays Name Police, Conducts Baffling Censorship Crusade

110

07-25

Joe Wilcox*

Betanews

http://www.betanews.com/joewilcox/article/Google-is-right-to-demand-people-use-real-names/1311609598

against

Google is right to demand people use real names

111

07-25

Julie Bort*

NetworkWorld

http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/why-i-was-banned-google-and-how-i-redeemed-my

middle

Why I was banned on Google+ (and how I redeemed myself)

112

07-25

Lance Ulanoff*

PCMag

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2389078,00.asp

middle

Google+ Real Names Policy Is About Brands, Not People

113

07-25

Library Loon

blog

http://gavialib.com/2011/07/pseudonyms-masks-red-herrings-and-google-plus/

for

Pseudonyms, masks, red herrings, and Google Plus

114

07-25

Mark Hachman*

PCMag

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2389099,00.asp

news

The Next Google+ Challenges: Pseudonyms, Businesses

115

07-25

Mathew Ingram*

GigaOM

http://gigaom.com/2011/07/25/google-and-the-loss-of-online-anonymity/

for

Google+ and the loss of online anonymity

116

07-25

Ms. Smith

NetworkWorld

http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/wham-bam-google-ban-no-pseudonyms-google-plus

for

Wham Bam Google Ban: No Pseudonyms on Google Plus Profiles

117

07-25

Robert Scoble*

G+

https://plus.google.com/111091089527727420853/posts/Fddn6rV8mBX

against

[summary of discussion with Vic Gondutra about the policy being about "common names"]

118

07-25

Shava Nerad*

G+

https://plus.google.com/101371184407256956306/posts/3dTbYXi4oER

for

[arguments against Dave Winer's blog post about real names used for marketing purposes]

119

07-25

Skud

blog

http://infotrope.net/2011/07/25/preliminary-results-of-my-survey-of-suspended-google-accounts/

for

Preliminary results of my survey of suspended Google+ accounts

120

07-25

Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols*

ZDNet blog

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/networking/google-revises-google-real-name-management-policy/1278

middle

Google revises Google+ real name management policy

121

07-25

Suw Charman-Anderson*

Firstpost

http://www.firstpost.com/living/why-googles-real-name-policy-is-so-flawed-47867.html

for

Why Google+’s ‘real name’ policy is so flawed

122

07-25

Violet Blue*

ZDNet blog

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/violetblue/four-things-google-plus-could-do-to-fix-google-plus/576

for

Four Things Google Plus Could Do To Fix Google Plus

123

07-25

Wagner James Au*

blog

http://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2011/07/google-plus-pseudonyms.html

for

Features for Google+ Pseudonyms Coming, Says Google VP; Profile Suspensions Aren't to Push Real Names Only

124

07-26

Allen "Prisoner" Firstenberg*

blog

http://www.iaflw.com/2011/07/rose.html

for

ROSE [A rose by any other name... would still be a four letter word.]

125

07-26

Andrew Shieh*

G+

https://plus.google.com/107182094067382948298/posts/LbcwEvAgzRb

middle

[resigned commentary about real names appealing most to non-tech-savvy people]

126

07-26

Anil Dash*

blog

http://dashes.com/anil/2011/07/if-your-websites-full-of-anonymity-that-might-be-okay.html

middle

If Your Website's Full of Anonymity, That Might Be Okay

127

07-26

Ben Parr*

Mashable

http://mashable.com/2011/07/26/google-plus-common-names/

news

Google Responds to Google+ Account Suspension Controversy

128

07-26

Caterina Fake*

blog

http://caterina.net/wp-archives/88

middle

Anonymity and Pseudonyms in Social Software

129

07-26

Dave Winer*

blog

http://scripting.com/stories/2011/07/26/googleplusIsGoingToBeYourB.html

middle

Google-Plus is going to be your bank account

130

07-26

David Glance*

TheConversation

http://theconversation.edu.au/google-requires-real-name-or-else-2493

news

Google+ requires real name, or else …

131

07-26

Eric S. Raymond*

G+

https://plus.google.com/108967323530519754654/posts/WCX2Db36bHz

middle

[dissection of many specific issues that are part of the larger debate]

132

07-26

James Lee Phillips*

IBTimes

http://hken.ibtimes.com/articles/186514/20110726/google-draws-heavy-criticism-for-heavy-handed-real-name-policy.htm

news

Google+ Draws Heavy Criticism for Heavy-Handed ‘Real Name’ Policy

133

07-26

James Polley*

G+

https://plus.google.com/111396715491367260738/posts/RTzESbF7kLi

for

[summary of highly +1'd comments on Bradley Horowitz's July 25 post]

134

07-26

Janet D. Stemwedel*

blog

http://scientopia.org/blogs/ethicsandscience/2011/07/26/pseudonymity-and-ethics-with-a-few-more-thoughts-on-google/

for

Pseudonymity and ethics (with a few more thoughts on Google+).

135

07-26

Josh Taylor*

ZDNet AU

http://www.zdnet.com.au/googles-account-suspension-compromise-339319258.htm

news

Google+'s account suspension compromise

136

07-26

Jyri Engeström*

G+

https://plus.google.com/101569655404865588155/posts/iLQ4F2ecuWM

for

[personal commentary on the debate with a less US-centric point of view]

137

07-26

Lauren Weinstein*

G+, blog

https://plus.google.com/114753028665775786510/posts/jKgBe4abggA

for

Real Names, Guilt, Self-Censorship, and the Identity War

138

07-26

sororNishi

blog

http://sorornishi.blogspot.com/2011/07/google-doa.html

for

Google + ...DOA?

139

07-26

Steven Millward*

blog

http://www.penn-olson.com/2011/07/26/chinese-netizens-google-plus/

for

Chinese Netizens Protest Google+ Real-Name Policy, as Users Get Booted

140

07-26

Tateru Nino

blog

http://dwellonit.taterunino.net/2011/07/26/an-open-letter-to-googles-bradley-horowitz/

for

An open letter to Google’s Bradley Horowitz

141

07-26

Tim Carmody*

WIRED

http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2011/07/google-plus-user-names/

for

Google+ Identity Crisis: What’s at Stake With Real Names and Privacy

142

07-27

Chester Wisniewski*

Sophos blog

http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/07/27/google-misses-an-opportunity-privacy-is-an-important-part-of-openness/

for

Google+ misses an opportunity - Privacy is an important part of openness

143

07-27

Chris Davies*

Slashgear

http://www.slashgear.com/google-id-clamp-down-could-prompt-uk-watchdog-investigation-27167685/

news

Google+ ID clamp-down could prompt UK watchdog investigation

144

07-27

Christine Paluch*

G+

https://plus.google.com/101896915525351208408/posts/9jVyQx5Ggaz

middle

[on the use of government-issued ID for identity verification]

145

07-27

Gadget Wisdom Guru

blog

http://iamnotaproduct.org/2011/07/why-anonymity-is-important-to-me/

for

Why Anonymity is Important to Me

146

07-27

Jon Pincus*

blog

http://www.talesfromthe.net/jon/?p=2918

for

Why it Matters: Google+ and Diversity [contains many well-written comments]

147

07-27

Kagan MacTane*

G+

https://plus.google.com/111672781782852561065/posts/8o1NaQYQrzh

for

[counterexample to the "pseudonyms only lead to spam/mischief" argument: StackExchange]

148

07-27

Kee Hinckley*

G+

https://plus.google.com/117903011098040166012/posts/asuDWWmaFcq

for

[summary of the red herrings about, use cases for, and arguments against pseudonyms]

149

07-27

Kelly Fiveash*

The Register

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/07/27/ico_looks_at_google_plus_profiles_debacle/

news

UK data watchdog 'looking into' Google+ mission creep

150

07-27

Klaus Peukert*

blog

http://tarzun.de/archives/372-Realnamen,-Google+-et-al-und-ich.html

against

[DE] Realnamen, Google+ et al und ich

151

07-27

Scott W. Baker*

blog

http://www.pawprint.net/news/article/127/The-Google-Real-Names-Policy/

for

The Google+ Real Names Policy and how it affects Scammers, Spammers, and Trolls

152

07-28

Alex Hudson

BBC Magazine

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-14312047

news

Why does Google+ insist on having your real name?

153

07-28

Angus Kidman*

Lifehacker AU

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2011/07/should-google-force-you-to-use-your-real-name-online/#comment-69391

for

Should Google Force You To Use Your Real Name Online?

154

07-28

Betsy Hanes Perry*

G+

https://plus.google.com/104600580124930283388/posts/eUZ6ozARWKg

for

How Real Names improve Courtesy [counterexamples]

155

07-28

GrrlScientist

Guardian blog

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/punctuated-equilibrium/2011/jul/28/google-open-letter-google

for

Google+ and pseudonymity: An open letter to Google

156

07-28

Gwen Smith

Bay Area Reporter

http://ebar.com/columns/column.php?sec=transmissions&article=169

for

Identity, +1

157

07-28

iLo Ivy

Technorati

http://technorati.com/technology/article/and-what-does-google-want-from/

for

And What Does Google+ Want From You Now?

158

07-28

Konrad Lischka*

Spiegel

http://www.spiegel.de/netzwelt/netzpolitik/0,1518,776897,00.html

news

[DE] Frau Fake verteidigt die Pseudonyme

159

07-28

Phil Windley*

blog

http://www.windley.com/archives/2011/07/on_trust_reputation_and_pseudonyms.shtml

against

Google Plus: On Trust, Reputation, Pseudonyms, and Value

160

07-28

Stephanie Huang*

blog

http://scwai.wordpress.com/2011/07/28/agreed-google-should-allow-pseudonyms/

for

Agreed: Google+ should allow pseudonyms

161

07-29

aestetix

G+

https://plus.google.com/u/1/117903011098040166012/posts/WX1XH8bZTDQ

for

[via Kee Hinckley; chronology of suspension and appeal process]

162

07-29

Angus Kidman*

Lifehacker AU

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2011/07/google-not-sure-how-to-handle-traditional-aboriginal-names/

news

Google+ Not Sure How To Handle Traditional Aboriginal Names

163

07-29

Far McKon

blog

http://www.farmckon.net/2011/07/repeat-after-me-g-is-a-private-playground/

middle

Repeat after me: G+ is a private playground

164

07-29

Jillian York*

EFF blog

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/07/case-pseudonyms

for

A Case for Pseudonyms

165

07-29

Joel Herrick*

Shanghaiist

http://shanghaiist.com/2011/07/29/googles_real_name_policy_pisses_off.php

for

Google+'s real name policy pisses off online activists in China

166

07-29

nightxade

blog

http://nightxade.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-new-friend-sean-hunt-violator-of.html

for

My new friend Sean Hunt, Violator of Community Standards

167

07-29

Richard C

blog

http://www.richescorner.com/the-google-plus-name-conundrum/

for

The Google Plus Name Conundrum

168

07-29

Skud

blog

http://infotrope.net/2011/07/29/google-is-gagging-employees/

for

Google is gagging user advocates

169

07-30

Catherine Fitzpatrick*

blog

http://3dblogger.typepad.com/wired_state/2011/07/weepy-edge-cases-will-not-convince-google-geeks-on-pseudonymity.html

middle

Weepy Edge Cases Will Not Convince Google Geeks on Pseudonymity

170

07-30

CZ Unit

LJ blog

http://cz-unit.livejournal.com/875949.html

for

Suspended again

171

07-30

Dana Hunter

blog

http://entequilaesverdad.blogspot.com/2011/07/open-letter-to-those-who-think-real.html

for

An Open Letter to Those Who Think Real Names Solve the Civility Problem

172

07-30

Marianne Riis*

blog

http://milmariis.wordpress.com/2011/07/30/g-and-minus/

for

G+ – and minus

173

07-30

Robert Braggs III*

G+, YouTube

https://plus.google.com/115235509103393216358/posts/AGAupysAsUh

for

[video describing his suspension and the brokenness of G+ naming policy]

174

07-30

William Burns*

blog

http://cityofnidus.blogspot.com/2011/07/dont-be-stupid.html

for

Don’t Be Stupid.

175

07-31

aestetix

G+

https://plus.google.com/115896012705745653160/posts/FBTVtLXTsKA

for

[reporting that several Google employees left because of the real name policy of Google+]

176

07-31

David Ashwood*

G+

https://plus.google.com/108831698929148269327/posts/jffdRfV7JaP

proposal

[a proposal for a concept of "Personas" as an alternative to the pseudonymity debate]

177

07-31

Identity Woman

blog

http://www.identitywoman.net/googlereal-name-identity-woman

for

Google+ and my "real" name: Yes, I'm Identity Woman

178

07-31

K Tempest Bradford

G+

https://plus.google.com/109108269030077475756/posts/52vW1B286BE

for

["This fantasy about how people using their real names don't hurl abuse is so pervasive."]

179

07-31

Kat Walsh*

G+

https://plus.google.com/116906478881805641335/posts/EAsYkC6yDUQ

for

[rebuttal of Randi Zuckerberg's assertion that real names reduces cyberbullying]

180

07-31

M Monica

G+

https://plus.google.com/117665613028757061169/posts/ZycBwscrNDB

for

[personal experience of physical abuse and why pseudonymity is needed for that case]

181

07-31

Oldkid

blog

http://googlepseudonymous.blogspot.com/2011/07/dont-be-evil-quils-disaient.html

for

[FR] "Don't be evil", qu'ils disaient.

182

07-31

phobos

Tor blog

https://blog.torproject.org/blog/real-name-internet-versus-reality

for

Real Name Internet versus Reality

183

07-31

Skud

blog

http://infotrope.net/2011/07/31/an-update-on-my-google-plus-suspension/

for

An update on my Google Plus suspension

184

07-31

Technogran

G+

https://plus.google.com/108953650503600659897/posts/f6Rw11WtUBH

for

[personal experience from the perspective of a tech-savvy, female, senior citizen]

185

08-01

aestetix

G+

https://plus.google.com/115896012705745653160/posts/LA34n2Ug3YR

for

[on the topic of "your account is back, why are you still complaining about this?"]

186

08-01

Brent Raymond*

G+

https://plus.google.com/106145316418834868128/posts/j5h66Q9N5LT

for

[open letter to Google asking for reinstatement of pseudonymous friends]

187

08-01

David Glance*

TheConversation

http://theconversation.edu.au/the-name-game-is-google-building-a-cathedral-or-a-bazaar-2606

news

The name game: is Google+ building a cathedral or a bazaar?

188

08-01

DeNovo Broome

blog

http://paintree.blogspot.com/2011/08/identity-credibility-and-anyonmyity.html

for

Identity, Credibility and Anyonmyity

189

08-01

Greg Laden*

blog

http://scienceblogs.com/gregladen/2011/08/why_google_has_broken_its_prom.php

for

Why Google Has Broken Its Promise To Never Be Evil

190

08-01

Ianna Singer

G+

https://plus.google.com/117315157643527574760/posts/AMkibpTgSWc

for

[analogy to real-wprld intimidation and harassment]

191

08-01

Identity Woman

blog

http://www.identitywoman.net/million-persona-march-on-google-labor-day

for

"Million" Persona March on Google

192

08-01

Jillian York*

G+

https://plus.google.com/105931402039205614444/posts/GgCudeygdNd

for

[informal comment-poll about pseudonymity on Google+; many comments]

193

08-01

Jim Harper*

blog

http://techliberation.com/2011/08/01/google-stumbles-over-identity/

for

Google+ Stumbles Over Identity

194

08-01

Lynette Millett*

G+

https://plus.google.com/115307008057156004058/posts/5eV2VEkFn4P

for

["The stench of unexamined privilege is becoming more than a little rank in this locker room."]

195

08-01

Sachin Sharma*

Trak.in

http://trak.in/tags/business/2011/08/01/social-network-identity-real-vs-pseudonym/

news

Your Social Network Identity: Real vs Pseudonym

196

08-01

Saidur Hossain*

G+

https://plus.google.com/114831291174925522786/posts/HPQUWALLXTg

for

[suspended for using a real-life nickname in addition to his full legal name]

197

08-01

Semil Shah*

TechCrunch

http://techcrunch.com/2011/08/01/facebook-real-identities-commerce/

middle

Another Reason Facebook Wants a Web of Real Identities: Commerce

198

08-01

Shava Nerad*

G+

https://plus.google.com/101371184407256956306/posts/dmu5tKMpoZR

for

[thoughts on encouraging the public to understand the debate]

199

08-01

Wagner James Au*

blog

http://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2011/08/pseudonym-google-profile-suspended.html

for

Google Continues Suspending Pseudonymous Profiles, But Promises Profiles for Non-Real "Entities" Soon

200

08-02

Alex Howard*

O'Reilly

http://radar.oreilly.com/2011/08/google-plus-smarr-identity-api.html

news

Scaling Google+: Joseph Smarr of Google+ on early lessons, an API, and pseudonyms.

201

08-02

Bruce Byfield*

Datamation

http://www.datamation.com/security/in-defense-of-internet-anonymity-again-1.html

for

In Defense of Internet Anonymity -- Again

202

08-02

Charis Palmer*

TechSpectator

http://technologyspectator.com.au/emerging-tech/social-media/you-cant-hide-google

news

You can't hide on Google+

203

08-02

Daniel Glass*

G+

https://plus.google.com/113799848912045378845/posts/4PCjmp6iLqN

middle

[DE] Klarnamen [Real Name]

204

08-02

Edouard Ravel

blog

https://ravel.li/2011/08/02/google-pseudonyms-activism/

middle

Google+ Pseudonyms and Activism.

205

08-02

Fred Wilson*

BizInsider blog

http://www.businessinsider.com/are-real-names-required-for-real-socializing-2011-8

for

Are Real Names Required For Real Socializing?

206

08-02

Gary Walker*

G+

https://plus.google.com/101124033896066033535/posts/EzPXfJghwzs

middle

An Open Letter to Everyone on Either Side of the Pseudonym Issue

207

08-02

John Hardy*

G+

https://plus.google.com/104013835962992611989/posts/Ux9rU2NdSBY

for

[more well-known identities suspended: Atom Jack, et al.]

208

08-02

Khannea Suntzu

blog

http://blog.khanneasuntzu.com/index.php/2011/08/02/ranking-identity/

for

Ranking Identity

209

08-02

Krishnan Guru-Murthy*

Channel 4 blog

http://blogs.channel4.com/gurublog/we-must-fight-for-both-anonymity-and-respect/1630

for

We must fight for both anonymity and respect

210

08-02

Miranda West

G+

https://plus.google.com/115496764691423553933/posts/JEeRko7Sjr1

for

[regretful commentary about past Google evangelism in the face of this debate]

211

08-02

Nicole Ickes

G+

https://plus.google.com/105089287522675563130/posts/QgsqsoP6wxL

for

["Change the attitudes of the community and make it friendly to those who normally are silenced..."]

212

08-02

Not Celia Rogut

blog

http://notceliarogut.wordpress.com/

for

[blog started 7/27 devoted to demonstrating why "real-looking names" is a useless policy]

213

08-02

Pamela Dingle*

blog

http://eternallyoptimistic.com/2011/08/02/google-plus-minus-1/

for

Google Plus: Minus 1

214

08-02

Quinnae

blog

http://borderhouseblog.com/?p=5897

for

“I’m Your Biggest Fan, I’ll Follow You Until You Love Me”: Anonymity, Privilege, and the Quest for Personal Truth

215

08-03

Adrianne Jeffries*

Observer.com

http://www.betabeat.com/2011/08/03/pseudonymity-debate-divided-between-silicon-valley-machine-versus-the-new-york-state-of-mind/

news

Pseudonymity Debate Comes Down to Silicon Valley Machine Versus the New York State of Mind

216

08-03

CZ Unit

LJ blog

http://cz-unit.livejournal.com/879425.html

for

That makes three suspensions from G+. Is my fourth free?

217

08-03

Daniel Beaver-Seitz*

G+

https://plus.google.com/111051046392908447141/posts/aj8hCS38gty

for

It's About the Right to Invention of Identity

218

08-03

Denise Paolucci*

Dreamwidth blog

http://denise.dreamwidth.org/60359.html

for

"Real Name" policies: They just don't work.

219

08-03

Johannes Kuhn*

Sueddeutsche

http://www.sueddeutsche.de/digital/debatte-ueber-online-identitaet-anonymitaet-im-netz-darf-nicht-verschwinden-1.1127377

middle

[DE] Das Netz muss Anonymität zulassen

220

08-03

s.e. smith*

blog

http://tigerbeatdown.com/2011/08/03/the-google-nymwars-where-identity-and-capitalism-collide/

for

The Google+ Nymwars: Where Identity and Capitalism Collide

221

08-03

Tablesaw

Dreamwidth blog

http://tablesaw.dreamwidth.org/483836.html

for

How It All Went Down

222

08-03

Tuizong Zhang

G+

https://plus.google.com/103653740605668919281/posts/ahVyL6mxJfK

for

[cleaned-up machine translation to English of 7/22 post by Todd Vierling]

223

08-04

Botgirl Questi

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flodMkWu8-U

for

[video] New Google Interview: All Seeing. All Knowing. But Not Evil.

224

08-04

Chenda Ngak*

CBS News

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501465_162-20088312-501465.html

news

Facebook's Blake Ross kicked off Google+ (but only for a little bit)

225

08-04

Danah Boyd*

Microsoft blog

http://www.zephoria.org/thoughts/archives/2011/08/04/real-names.html

for

“Real Names” Policies Are an Abuse of Power

226

08-04

Jemima Kiss*

Guardian blog

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/pda/2011/aug/04/google-plus-pseudonym-wars

for

Google+ pseudonym wars escalate – is it the new being 'banned from the ranch'?

227

08-04

Jillian York*

Die Zeit

http://www.zeit.de/2011/32/P-op-ed-Anonymitaet

for

[DE] Digitale Identität: Lieber anonym als verfolgt

228

08-04

Ĵono Reĝo

G+

https://plus.google.com/107166990374758897243/posts/3gCX6X3jExM

for

[pointing out that the lack of clarity and hard-line reactions affect the comfort level of users]

229

08-04

LoveSetFree

blog

http://lovesetfree.blogspot.com/2011/08/help-stop-abuse-of-power.html

for

Help Stop the Abuse of Power

230

08-04

Marshall Kirkpatrick*

ReadWriteWeb

http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/google_plus_bans_creator_of_firefox_for_using_his.php

news

Google Plus Bans Creator of Firefox, Facebook Product Director, For Using His Real Name

231

08-04

Shelley Powers*

G+

https://plus.google.com/115416893708386851153/posts/EyPSLusdV2L

for

[on the use of pseudonymity by activists]

232

08-04

Skud

blog

http://infotrope.net/2011/08/04/google-plus-names-policy-explained/

for

Google+ names policy, explained

233

08-04

Tablesaw

Dreamwidth blog

http://tablesaw.dreamwidth.org/484324.html

for

Well, No More Dicking Around, Apparently.

234

08-04

Teaz Media

blog

http://teazmedia.posterous.com/pseudonymity-vs-real-name

for

Pseudonymity Vs Real Name

235

08-04

Yonmei

blog

http://blogs.feministsf.net/?p=1564

for

Darth Google. We should have known.

236

08-05

Aidyspoetry

blog

http://www.dragonblogger.com/google-profile-suspended-policy/comment-page-1/#comment-31255

for

Google+ Profile Suspended Horror Story and the Hypocrisy of Google Public Policy

237

08-05

Alexis Madrigal*

The Atlantic

http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2011/08/why-facebook-and-googles-concept-of-real-names-is-revolutionary/243171/

middle

Why Facebook and Google's Concept of 'Real Names' Is Revolutionary

238

08-05

Andromeda Yelton*

blog

http://andromedayelton.com/2011/08/why-pseudonymity-matters/

for

why pseudonymity matters

239

08-05

Autumn Tyr-Salvia

G+

https://plus.google.com/103312810027078945406/posts/jP7ThLAK2yb

for

["This policy punishes innocent users and misses abusers."]

240

08-05

Danah Boyd*

Microsoft blog

http://www.zephoria.org/thoughts/archives/2011/08/05/design-social-norms.html

for

Designing for Social Norms (or How Not to Create Angry Mobs)

241

08-05

Dave Kearns*

NetworkWorld

http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/dir/2011/080811id1.html

for

Google minus: Questions raised by Google's 'Real Names' policy

242

08-05

Identity Woman

blog

http://www.identitywoman.net/nymwars-irl-on-googles-lawns

for

Nymwars: IRL on Google's Lawns.

243

08-05

Joel Hruska*

ExtremeTech

http://www.extremetech.com/internet/92096-the-need-for-anonymity-in-a-digital-age

for

The need for anonymity in a digital age

244

08-05

Jon Pincus*

blog

http://www.talesfromthe.net/jon/?p=2948

for

Nymwars! Part 3 of Google+ and Diversity

245

08-05

Kathy Gill*

blog

http://themoderatevoice.com/118840/google-facebook-and-online-identity-the-problem-with-real-names-and-why-it-matters-to-you/

for

Google+, Facebook and Online Identity: The Problem With “Real Names” (And Why It Matters To You)

246

08-05

Marcel Rosenbach*

Spiegel Int'l.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/spiegel/0,1518,778138,00.html

news

The War on Web Anonymity

247

08-05

Mike Masnick*

TechDirt

http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110805/14103715409/whats-name-importance-pseudonymity-dangers-requiring-real-names.shtml

for

What's In A Name: The Importance Of Pseudonymity & The Dangers Of Requiring 'Real Names'

248

08-05

Nishant Kaushik*

blog

http://blog.talkingidentity.com/2011/08/whats-in-a-name-a-lot-actually.html

for

What’s In A Name? A Lot, Actually

249

08-05

Priyanshu Adathakkar*

blog

http://lexical-disambiguation.com/2011/08/can-googles-profile-name-policy-be-called-hubris/

for

Can Google’s Profile Name Policy Be Called Hubris?

250

08-05

Skud

blog

http://infotrope.net/2011/08/05/round-two/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Infotropism+%28Infotropism%29&utm_content=Twitter

for

Skud vs. Google+, round two

251

08-05

sororNishi

blog

http://sorornishi.blogspot.com/2011/08/culture-shift-unlikely.html

for

Culture Shift ? ... unlikely

252

08-05

Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols*

ZDNet blog

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/networking/five-reasons-to-stay-off-google-for-now/1325

middle

Five reasons to stay off Google+ for now

253

08-05

Teaz Media

blog

http://teazmedia.posterous.com/pseudonymity-vs-real-name

for

Battle For Your Name

254

08-05

Tom Anderson*

G+

https://plus.google.com/112063946124358686266/posts/4C3yku9d6zk

middle

[yes, THAT Tom Anderson. Favorable to pseudonyms, points out logistical implementation issues]

255

08-06

Alison Wheeler*

G+

https://plus.google.com/114863959127418738460/posts/PEheQgnA56L

for

["Until you change your policy on 'real names' I shall be inviting nobody."]

256

08-06

Doctor Popular

blog

http://www.docpop.org/2011/08/googles-antisocial-behavior/

for

Google’s Antisocial Behavior

257

08-06

J. C. Lang*

G+

https://plus.google.com/114506187117777979202/posts/M66d1ba64Gz

for

["...the complaining *about* G+ is now occurring elsewhere"]

258

08-06

Paul Hosking*

G+

https://plus.google.com/101555622561784854527/posts/dnZrd7WkemG

for

[example of a G+ spambot that uses a "real-looking" name]

259

08-06

Sai*

G+

https://plus.google.com/103112149634414554669/posts/WEf1HEqrHfj

for

[clarification that Sai is mononymic, that is, this is his real name]

260

08-06

Shockwave Plasma

blog

http://shockwaveplasma.blogspot.com/2011/08/google-and-being-who-we-need-to-be.html

for

Google+ and being who we need to be

261

08-07

Clint Boulton*

eWeek

http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Messaging-and-Collaboration/Microsoft-Researcher-Calls-Google-Real-Name-Rules-Abuse-of-Power-862443/

news

Microsoft Researcher Calls Google+ Real-Name Rules 'Abuse of Power'

262

08-07

Jenna Levy*

B2C blog

http://www.business2community.com/online-marketing/the-google-real-name-%E2%80%9Cconspiracy%E2%80%9D-049224

against

The Google Real Name “Conspiracy”

263

08-07

John P. Mello, Jr.*

PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/237466/google_real_names_enforcement_panned.html

news

Google+ 'Real Names' Enforcement Panned

264

08-07

Marcel Rosenbach*

ABCNews

http://abcnews.go.com/International/internet-evolution-war-web-anonymity/story?id=14242311

news

Internet Evolution: The War on Web Anonymity

265

08-07

Rainyday Superstar

blog

http://rainydaysuperstar.us/?p=64

for

Banned from Google a Second Time

266

08-07

Shava Nerad*

G+

https://plus.google.com/101371184407256956306/posts/BCdAgP8Aepm

for

Nym: can of mace v. Name: "No means no" button

267

08-07

sororNishi

blog

http://sorornishi.blogspot.com/2011/08/googleparanoid-not-really.html?spref=tw

for

Google+paranoid.... not really...

268

08-07

Tateru Nino

blog

http://dwellonit.taterunino.net/2011/08/07/google-insists-on-the-right-to-choose-your-name/

for

Google insists on the right to choose your name

269

08-07

Tony Bradley*

PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/237465/google_day_5_the_real_names_debate.html

news

Google+, Day 5: The "Real Names" Debate

270

08-07

Udo Vetter*

blog

http://blog.zdf.de/hyperland/2011/08/anonymitaet-im-netz-schutz-gegen-die-tyrannei-der-mehrheit/

for

[DE] Anonymität im Netz: Schutz gegen die Tyrannei der Mehrheit

271

08-08

Bernie Hogan*

Microsoft blog

http://socialmediacollective.org/2011/08/08/real-name-sites-are-necessarily-inadequate-for-free-speech/

for

Real name sites are necessarily inadequate for free speech

272

08-08

Botgirl Questi

blog

http://botgirl.blogspot.com/2011/08/verdicts-still-out-on-whether-theyre.html

for

The Verdict's Still Out on Whether They're Evil. But Evil Geniuses They're Not.

273

08-08

Chris Thomas*

self-post

http://antimatter-studios.com/googleminus/

humor

Who else did google+ ban today?? Click the face for how you feel about it

274

08-08

Corry Schiermeyer*

Zogby

http://www.zogby.com/news/2011/08/08/ibope-zogby-poll-60-say-internet-anonymity-makes-us-less-civil-just-21-want-require-using-real-names/

news

IBOPE Zogby Poll: 60% Say Internet Anonymity Makes Us Less Civil, But Just 21% Want to Require Using Real Names

275

08-08

Danah Boyd*

Owni.fr

http://owni.fr/2011/08/08/google-plus-dictature-vrais-noms-anonymat-identite/

for

[FR] Google Plus, La Dictature Des Vrais Noms [translation from English post]

276

08-08

Gary Walker*

blog

http://gewalker.blogspot.com/2011/08/walk-through-newly-clarified-google.html

for

A Walk Through the Newly Clarified Google+ Community Standards

277

08-08

Gary Walker*

G+

https://plus.google.com/101124033896066033535/posts/gJLBHtpDn5c

for

How to Protest: a Guide for the Confused

278

08-08

Gary Walker*

G+

https://plus.google.com/u/1/101124033896066033535/posts/ZtoDaMVNYV8

for

[Google's newly expanded name policy statements include a new 30-day waiting period for changes]

279

08-08

Ghosty Kips

blog

http://gkips.blogspot.com/2011/08/why-i-havent-written-about-google-and.html

middle

Why I Haven't Written About Google and Pseudonymity

280

08-08

Jason Wilson*

Crikey (AU)

http://www.crikey.com.au/2011/08/08/free-speech-at-risk-as-google-embroiled-in-nym-wars/

for

Free speech at risk as Google embroiled in ‘nym wars’

281

08-08

Jillian York*

G+

https://plus.google.com/105931402039205614444/posts/6j1g5KNsF4n

for

[Google has beefed up their name policy statements, related comment thread]

282

08-08

Jim Tarber*

blog

http://jim.tarber.net/?p=110

humor

PRESS RELEASE: Tarber Downgrades Google’s S&M Rating

283

08-08

Liz Gannes*

WSJ blog

http://allthingsd.com/20110808/whats-really-behind-the-real-name-debate/?mod=googlenews_editors_picks

middle

What’s Really Behind the Real-Name Debate?

284

08-08

Melissa Draper*

G+

https://plus.google.com/113448075030558775699/posts/JJEFGkuqFDY

for

There’s no true anonymity, therefore “real names” policies are for your own good! [sarcastic title]

285

08-08

Michael Cervieri*

Tumblr

http://futurejournalismproject.org/post/8646215884/real-name-policies-and-the-newsroom

for

What Google's "Real Names" Policy Teaches the Newsroom

286

08-08

Mitch Wagner*

blog

http://www.thecmosite.com/author.asp?section_id=1137&doc_id=232138&

for

Google Considers Allowing Pseudonyms on Google+

287

08-08

Nancy Friedman*

blog

http://nancyfriedman.typepad.com/away_with_words/2011/08/word-of-the-week-nymwars.html

for

Word of the Week: Nymwars

288

08-08

Neal Ungerleider*

Fast Company

http://www.fastcompany.com/1772183/google-plus-pseudonyms-activists?partner=gnews

news

Google Plus, Pseudonyms & Activists

289

08-08

Rainyday Superstar

blog

http://rainydaysuperstar.us/?p=70

for

The Community Standard Is A Lie

290

08-08

Stephen Wilson*

blog

http://lockstep.com.au/blog/2011/08/08/real-names-is-real-sly

for

Real names is real sly

291

08-08

Todd Vierling*

G+

https://plus.google.com/103653740605668919281/posts/8DLdznixLYf

middle

The so-called "nymwars": We have this argument backwards.

292

08-09

Allen "Prisoner" Firstenberg*

blog

http://www.iaflw.com/2011/08/name.html

for

NAME [Name is your four letter word.]

293

08-09

Botgirl Questi

blog

http://botgirl.blogspot.com/2011/08/why-its-important-to-turn-tide-on.html

for

Why It's Important To Turn the Tide on Google's Real Name Policy

294

08-09

Brent W. Hopkins*

blog

http://www.thegeniusfiles.com/google-plus-arrogance-equals-fail

for

Google Plus Arrogance Equals FAIL

295

08-09

Dave Kearns*

NetworkWorld

http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/dir/2011/080811id2.html

for

Google+: antisocial networking?

296

08-09

Gary Walker*

blog

http://gewalker.blogspot.com/2011/08/firsthand-examination-of-google-profile.html

middle

A Firsthand Examination of the Google+ Profile Reporting Process

297

08-09

Jim Fenton*

blog

http://altmode.wordpress.com/2011/08/09/nymwars-a-possibly-unpopular-opinion/

middle

Nymwars: A possibly unpopular opinion

298

08-09

Johannes Ernst*

blog

http://upon2020.com/2011/08/todays-nymwar-protests-grass-roots-dissent-by-the-governed/

for

Today’s “Nymwar” Protests: Grass-Roots Dissent By The Governed

299

08-09

MyKanh Wong*

blog

http://www.photoxels.com/google-real-name-debate/

for

Why The Google+ Real-Name Debate Should Matter To You

300

08-09

Scott Steinberg*

TechNewsWorld

http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/73037.html?wlc=1312963498

middle

Is Social Networking's Honeymoon Nearly Over?

301

08-09

toastykitten

WonderHowTo blog

http://googleplus.wonderhowto.com/blog/google-updates-name-policy-still-no-pseudonyms-0129142/

for

Google+ Updates Name Policy—Still No Pseudonyms

302

08-09

Tom Foremski*

ZDNet blog

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/foremski/google-refuses-compliance-with-korean-real-name-law-but-imposes-it-on-g-users/1920

for

Google refuses compliance with Korean Real-Name law but imposes it on G+ users

303

08-10

Botgirl Questi

blog

http://botgirl.blogspot.com/2011/08/google-is-winning-real-name-argument.html

for

Google is Winning the Real Name Argument (and what to do about it)

304

08-10

Evan Walsh*

Tumblr

http://handsoffmyname.tumblr.com/post/8693565366/google-employees-whose-google-names-appear-to-violate

for

Google employees whose Google+ names appear to violate Google+’s names policy

305

08-10

Gary Walker*

G+

https://plus.google.com/101124033896066033535/posts/XyDp8mRpSqq

for

Let It Rain [pseudonym-changing protest action call]

306

08-10

Rob Pegoraro*

Discovery.com

http://news.discovery.com/tech/fake-names-social-networks-fake-problem-110810.html

for

Fake Names on Social Networks: A Fake Problem

307

08-10

Skud

G+

https://plus.google.com/117396339906647560426/posts/RZtteGhkBLm

for

[via Collette Lynner & Kee Hinckley; this debate occurred widely within Google long before launch]

308

08-10

Stephen Wilson*

BusinessSpectator

http://technologyspectator.com.au/security/identity-management/real-names-fake-agendas

for

Real names, fake agendas

309

08-11

Alice Marwick*

Microsoft blog

http://socialmediacollective.org/2011/08/11/if-you-dont-like-it-dont-use-it-its-that-simple-orly/

middle

“If you don’t like it, don’t use it. It’s that simple.” ORLY?

310

08-11

Brent W. Hopkins*

blog

http://www.thegeniusfiles.com/google-plus-strike-day-1-unplugging-from-goog

for

Google Plus Strike Day 1: Unplugging from Google

311

08-11

Brent W. Hopkins*

blog

http://www.thegeniusfiles.com/google-plus-strike-day-2-change-firefox-defau

for

Google Plus Strike Day 2: Change Firefox Default Search Engine

312

08-11

Eva Galperin*

Russia Today

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUez8Z9HYaI

for

[English video interview about G+ name policy and my.nameis.me]

313

08-11

Gary Walker*

G+

https://plus.google.com/101124033896066033535/posts/YQvgPug32uq

for

Let It Rain: Day 2

314

08-11

Kim Cameron*

blog

http://www.identityblog.com/?p=1198

for

Arrogant bullies versus Superheroine

315

08-11

Marshall Kirkpatrick*

ReadWriteWeb

http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/google_plus_tells_pseudonym_lovers_to_shove_it.php

for

Google Plus Tells Pseudonym Lovers to Shove It

316

08-11

Meirav Berale

blog

http://meirav.multiply.com/journal/item/1314/The_one_great_minus_point_re_Google_Plus

for

The one great minus point re Google Plus

317

08-11

Mike Elgan*

G+

https://plus.google.com/113117251731252114390/posts/e3nC5XyADD9

for

Why Google's statement on its real names policy is disingenuous.

318

08-11

Peter Pachal*

PCMag

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2390858,00.asp

against

The London Riots: Social Media's Latest Watershed Moment

319

08-11

Rob Clark*

G+

https://plus.google.com/104227292270815267798/posts/UA6kQVLm8gJ

for

["This IS the real world. Whether it's in on a blog, a message board, a social network..."]

320

08-11

Saurabh Sharma*

G+

https://plus.google.com/113116318008017777871/posts/emPLDaxFjQ2

news

[via Bradley Horowitz; grace period implemented for account suspensions]

321

08-11

Skud

G+

https://plus.google.com/103325808503679220346/posts/LpCFPG1AezL

for

Nymwars strategy. [What is known not to work to influence policy decisions]

322

08-11

Tablesaw

Dreamwidth blog

http://tablesaw.dreamwidth.org/484414.html

for

An Open Letter to the Hopefully Real Person Looking at My Second Name-Policy Appeal on Google Plus

323

08-12

Adam Shostack*

blog

http://emergentchaos.com/archives/2011/08/nymwars-thoughts-on-google.html

for

Nymwars: Thoughts on Google+ [and "government authorized names"]

324

08-12

Amber MacArthur*

Globe and Mail

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/digital-culture/trending-tech/free-sucks-i-want-my-privacy-back/article2128006/

for

Free sucks. I want my privacy back

325

08-12

Ben Parr*

Mashable

http://mashable.com/2011/08/12/google-plus-pseudonyms/

news

Google+ To Suspend Users Using Pseudonyms

326

08-12

Bob King*

blog

http://www.graphictruth.com/2011/08/nymwars-content-is-king-and-king-is.html

for

#Nymwars: Content is King, and King is Content.

327

08-12

Brent W. Hopkins*

blog

http://www.thegeniusfiles.com/google-plus-strike-day-3-unplug-android-from

for

Google Plus Strike Day 3: Unplug Android from Google

328

08-12

Chris Davies*

Slashgear

http://www.slashgear.com/google-pseudonym-grace-period-misses-the-mark-video-12171295/

for

Google+ pseudonym grace period misses the mark

329

08-12

Clint Boulton*

eWeek

http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/Google-to-Enforce-Real-Name-Policy-After-4-Days-621086/

news

Google to Enforce Real Name Policy After 4 Days

330

08-12

Dave Kearns*

NetworkWorld

http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/dir/2011/081511id1.html

for

The Real Name mystery

331

08-12

Eric S. Raymond*

blog

http://esr.ibiblio.org/?p=3583

for

The importance of being “ESR” – a sidelight on the G+ nym wars

332

08-12

jeremiah bullfrog

blog

http://jbullfrog.net/blog/2011-08-12-11-54.html

for

Google+ and Pseudonyms

333

08-12

Kee Hinckley*

G+

https://plus.google.com/117903011098040166012/posts/LYfxaDzMYXC

middle

[on errors and lack of clarity in the ways Google is enforcing its existing policy]

334

08-12

Marshall Kirkpatrick*

G+

https://plus.google.com/117421021456205115327/posts/BPKvVJm7kiM

for

[long commentary thread including some clarifying statements from Google employee Joseph Smarr]

335

08-12

Matt Honan*

Gizmodo

http://gizmodo.com/5830471/googles-real-names-policy-is-evil

for

Google’s Real Names Policy is Evil

336

08-12

Olivia Solon*

WIRED blog

http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2011-08/12/google-plus-pseudonyms

for

Google Plus should lighten up on its 'no pseudonym' policy

337

08-12

Rainyday Superstar

blog

http://rainydaysuperstar.us/?p=116

for

My New Google Experience

338

08-12

satiricalbite

Xtranormal

http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/12369507/satire-an-interview-with-the-folks-behind-google

humor

Satire: an interview with the folks behind Google+

339

08-12

Shava Nerad*

G+

https://plus.google.com/101371184407256956306/posts/GxJqoKMRGJC

for

Google creates G+ as a "Game Preserve"

340

08-12

Skud

G+

https://plus.google.com/103325808503679220346/posts/FDfC58Gs6tT

for

Interested in volunteering with the My Name Is Me campaign?

341

08-12

Sunshine Gypsy

blog

http://sunshinegypsy.com/2011/08/12/no-google-plus-for-me/

for

no Google+ for me

342

08-12

Suzanne Choney*

MSNBC blog

http://technolog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/08/12/7359007-use-your-real-name-on-google-or-get-minused-fast

for

Use your real name on Google+ or get minused fast

343

08-12

Tim Carmody*

WIRED

http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2011/08/google-punts-names/

for

Google+ Punts On Its Kafkaesque Name Policy

344

08-12

Wagner James Au*

blog

http://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2011/08/google-plus-pseudonyms.html

middle

Google Engineers Suggest They Get the Importance of Pseudonyms & Just Need Time to Do Them Right

345

08-13

Hannah Roberts*

Daily Mail

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2025677/Use-real-New-social-network-force-Google-users-identify--leave-site.html

for

Use your real name or else. New social network will force Google+ users to identify themselves.. or leave the site

346

08-13

Katriss Everdeen

G+

https://plus.google.com/101834565766511164517/posts/WA3B1BwP392

for

[Google leaking or tying pseudonyms to names from other places, unknown cause]

347

08-13

LoveSetFree

blog

http://lovesetfree.blogspot.com/2011/08/is-google-about-to-delete-my-g-account.html

for

Is Google About to Delete My G+ Account Like So Many Others... (Music, video, more)

348

08-13

M3 Sweatt*

MSDN blog

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/mthree/archive/2011/08/13/socialnames-081311.aspx

for

Google doesn't believe I'm me: the troubles with "real" identities

349

08-13

Mike Elgan*

G+, ComputerWorld

https://plus.google.com/u/1/113117251731252114390/posts/h7NdWfgqmYy

for

Even Google hates its own 'names' policy

350

08-13

Peter Kaminski*

G+

http://peterkaminski.com/goodbye-google-plus/

for

Goodbye, Google+ [text-only copy of G+ post]

351

08-14

Bonnie Nadri*

G+, blog

http://www.bonnienadri.com/2011/08/14/on-g-and-the-status-of-the-pseudonym-in-our-culture-and-society/

for

On G+ and the status of the Pseudonym in our culture and society

352

08-14

Brent W. Hopkins*

blog

http://www.thegeniusfiles.com/google-plus-strike-day-4-android-market-alter

for

Google Plus Strike Day 4: Android Market Alternatives

353

08-14

Doctor Popular

blog

http://www.docpop.org/2011/08/is-g-actively-blocking-suspended-users-from-viewing-public-sites/

for

Is G+ actively blocking suspended users from viewing public sites?

354

08-14

Drummond Reed*

blog

http://blog.connect.me/real-names-are-not-real-trust

for

Real Names Are Not Real Trust

355

08-14

Lalo Telling

blog

http://lalotelling.squarespace.com/likeitis/2011/8/13/sic-semper-tyrannis.html

for

Sic semper tyrannis

356

08-14

Nancy Messeih*

TheNextWeb

http://thenextweb.com/me/2011/08/14/online-anonymity-a-gateway-to-freedom-or-abuse/

for

Online anonymity: A gateway to freedom or abuse?

357

08-14

Peter Kaminski*

G+

http://peterkaminski.com/still-goodbye-google-plus/

for

Still Goodbye, Google+ [text-only copy of G+ post]

358

08-14

Ryan Estrada*

G+

https://plus.google.com/100623276740673202144/posts/5H3mbXYdxd6

for

[depiction of well-known people with pseudonyms identified by their birth names]

359

08-14

Ryan Estrada*

G+

https://plus.google.com/100623276740673202144/posts/6W7QCXiXLyZ

humor

[humorous treatment of G+ name policy in the context of comic-book superheroes]

360

08-14

Tateru Nino

blog

http://dwellonit.taterunino.net/2011/08/14/google-eliminates-appeals-option-for-names-and-service-infractions/

for

Google eliminates appeals option for names and service infractions

361

08-14

Technical Moshka

blog

http://technicalmoksha.blogspot.com/2011/08/pseudo-name-aftermath.html

for

Pseudo-name aftermath

362

08-14

Todd Vierling*

G+

https://plus.google.com/103653740605668919281/posts/Ft1jpg6E4bE

for

Don't like people who use pseudonyms? Don't talk to them.

363

08-14

WoodsieGirl

blog

http://woodsiegirl.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/why-i-deleted-my-google-account/

for

Why I deleted my Google+ account

364

08-15

Bonnie Nadri*

G+

https://plus.google.com/113531273301499257667/posts/LiYoMz73D9s

for

What goes Google intend? Wired's Steve Levy got the scoop. My thoughts? Read on..

365

08-15

Brick Stone

Russia Today

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtD_eJanJIs

humor

Google+, Stalking Tool?

366

08-15

CZ Unit

LJ blog

http://cz-unit.livejournal.com/882362.html

for

Google screwage, they get worse.

367

08-15

DL Thurston*

blog

http://www.dlthurston.com/blog/2011/08/15/google-double-down/

for

Google+ Double Down

368

08-15

He Shan*

China.org.cn

http://www.china.org.cn/business/2011-08/15/content_23214778.htm

news

Google+ intensifies real name policy

369

08-15

Jamie Butow*

blog

http://www.bakersfield.com/news/columnist/butow/x560461739/Google-works-to-prevent-impersonation

against

Google works to prevent impersonation

370

08-15

LoveSetFree

blog

http://lovesetfree.blogspot.com/2011/08/this-is-what-i-received-today-if-you-do.html

for

This is what I received today: *If you do not edit your name to comply with the names policy by August 19th, 2011 your profile will be suspended...*

371

08-15

Rainyday Superstar

blog

http://www.rainydaysuperstar.com/?p=137

for

Google Is Unbelievably Ridiculous : Google knowingly reinstated my fake name

372

08-15

Ravi Mandalia*

ITProPortal

http://www.itproportal.com/2011/08/15/google-real-name-policy-vs-users-battle-continues/

news

Google+ Real Name Policy vs. Users; The Battle Continues

373

08-15

Rugger Ducky

G+

https://plus.google.com/103112149634414554669/posts/c9dgJT7NyjY

for

[via Sai w/commentary; personal story of how she got her name, even though it's not her birth name]

374

08-15

Sai*

G+

https://plus.google.com/103112149634414554669/posts/NzEQe3bcbMF

for

["Common" here means "normal"... "Normal" is less scary for the masses.]

375

08-15

Timothy B. Lee*

Ars Technica

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2011/08/what-south-korea-can-teach-us-about-online-anonymity.ars

for

South Korea's "real names" debacle and the virtues of online anonymity

376

08-16

Alex Grossman*

G+, blog

https://plus.google.com/102001774674190160714/posts/fra3sSNHRk4

for

["Google - for both moral and business reasons, please change your real names policy."]

377

08-16

Doctor Lizardo

blog

http://doctorlizardo.blogspot.com/2011/08/systems-theory-and-nymwars.html

middle

Systems Theory and the Nymwars

378

08-16

Jacinta Reid*

G+

https://plus.google.com/108232977840376320348/posts/3pbVc7ZrQbT

for

Freedom of -speech- hearing

379

08-16

Jake Perry*

blog

http://mantlethought.org/content/nym-wars-where-personal-identity-and-private-enterprise-clash

for

Nym Wars: Where Personal Identity and Private Enterprise Clash

380

08-16

John Fontana*

blog

https://www.pingidentity.com/blogs/pingtalk/index.cfm/2011/8/16/Identity-Is-getting-real-really-the-solution

for

Identity: Is getting 'real' really the solution?

381

08-16

Jon Pincus*

blog

http://www.talesfromthe.net/jon/?p=2976

for

A tale of two searches: Google+ and Diversity, part 4

382

08-16

Kul Bhushan*

thinkdigit.com

http://www.thinkdigit.com/Internet/Google-to-delete-bogus-profiles-as-it_7348.html

news

Google+ to delete bogus profiles as it updates its Names Policy

383

08-16

LoveSetFree

blog

http://lovesetfreeloveforall.tumblr.com/post/9006488544/google-threatens-to-delete-my-account-with-over-800

for

Google Threatens to Delete My Account with over 800 friends on August 19th, 2011

384

08-16

Mandy Horetski*

blog

http://www.geekmom.com/2011/08/google-nymwars-on-how-to-fear-a-name/

for

Google+ Nymwars – On How to Fear a Name

385

08-16

Meirav Berale

blog

http://meirav.multiply.com/journal/item/1317/a_rambling_about_pseudonyms_and_openness

for

a rambling about pseudonyms and openness

386

08-16

Miso Susanowa

blog

http://gomiso.blogspot.com/2011/08/ballad-of-nym-berets.html

for

Ballad of the Nym Berets

387

08-16

Stephen Bell*

Computerworld NZ

http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/opinion-google-name-policy-asks-a-lot-of-us

for

Opinion: Google+ name policy asks a lot of us

388

08-16

Stephen Collins*

blog

http://www.acidlabs.org/2011/08/16/google-not-only-does-evil-but-proves-its-stupidity-over-google-names/

for

Google not only does evil but proves its stupidity over Google+ names

389

08-16

Stilgherrian*

blog

http://stilgherrian.com/only-one-name/right-google-you-stupid-cunts-this-is-simply-not-on/

for

Right, Google, you stupid ****s, this is simply not on! [warning: very strong language]

390

08-17

Bonnie Nadri*

G+

https://plus.google.com/113531273301499257667/posts/e6fa6ANbnZT

for

[describing the process of de-Googlefying her online life]

391

08-17

Christopher Vallo*

G+

https://plus.google.com/103659304933732564913/posts/1BFyxz2Bo69

for

Pseudonyms and the Google+ debate [long essay on the issues]

392

08-17

Jacek Antonelli

blog

http://tentacolor.com/2011/08/17/doubleplus-ungood/

for

Doubleplus Ungood

393

08-17

James Joyner*

OusideTheBeltway

http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/a-boy-named-stilgherrian/

for

A Boy Named Stilgherrian

394

08-17

John Moe*

AmericanPubMedia

http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/08/17/tech-report-does-google-plus-real-names-only-policy-makes-sense/?refid=0

for

Does Google+'s 'real names only' policy make sense?

395

08-17

LoveSetFree

Tumblr

http://lovesetfreeloveforall.tumblr.com/post/9062181871/anthem-for-deleted-g-users-victims-of-nymwars-and

for

Anthem for Deleted G+ Users, Victims of Nymwars and Plusgate

396

08-17

Megan E. King*

blog

http://orangethebrave.wordpress.com/2011/08/16/nymwars-and-your-freedom-online/

for

#nymwars and Your Freedom Online

397

08-17

Mike Masnick*

TechDirt

http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110811/03382715473/real-names-doesnt-exactly-guarantee-high-level-conversation-either.shtml

for

Real Names' Doesn't Exactly Guarantee A High Level Of Conversation Either

398

08-17

Rajat Agrawal*

blog

http://www.bgr.in/2011/08/17/screw-googles-real-name-policy-sachin-tendulkar-has-me-in-his-circle/

for

Screw Google+’s real name policy, Sachin Tendulkar has me in his Circle!

399

08-17

Stilgherrian*

Crikey (AU)

http://www.crikey.com.au/2011/08/17/google-plus-real-names-policy/

for

To Google, we are data fodder, and I am an unperson

400

08-18

(unknown)

Deutchlandradio

http://wissen.dradio.de/nachrichten.59.de.html?drn:news_id=49081&drn:date=1313661600

news

[DE] Nur ein Name: Blogger beschwert sich wegen Rausschmiss bei Google+

401

08-18

Benoit Raphael*

Forbes blog

http://www.forbes.com/sites/benoitraphael/2011/08/18/google-why-discussions-about-reals-names-are-out-of-date/

middle

GOOGLE+. Why discussions about "real names" are out-of-date

402

08-18

Gary Walker*

G+, blog

http://gewalker.blogspot.com/2011/08/welcome-to-echo-chamber-re-posted-from.html

for

Welcome to the Echo Chamber (re-posted from Google+)

403

08-18

Lee

blog

http://www.security-faqs.com/how-can-i-find-out-what-google-and-the-rest-of-the-web-knows-about-me.html

for

How Can I Find Out What Google And The Rest Of The Web Knows About Me?

404

08-18

Richard Chirgwin*

The Register

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/08/18/google_plus_bans_real_name/

for

Google+ bans real name under ‘Real Names’ policy

405

08-18

Sabri Aurrelia

G+

https://plus.google.com/101497116844075233243/posts/CSH3vbcNaqN

for

['"Hiding" behind a persistent pseudonym isn't hiding.']

406

08-18

Sarah McBride*

Reuters

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/18/us-google-idUSTRE77H5QX20110818

news

Analysis: When Google+ gives Facebook a run for its money

407

08-18

Sheila Marie*

G+

https://plus.google.com/113460946096069722041/posts/brjDfQWj6SN

for

["I have lived the problem with contemporary privacy: I was fired when someone stalked me online..."]

408

08-18

Stephen R. van den Berg*

G+

https://plus.google.com/110295984969329522620/posts/ExKJZgBAYxM

for

[alleged information from within Google about particular persons' roles in the name debate]

409

08-18

Stilgherrian*

blog

http://stilgherrian.com/only-one-name/my-google-names-policy-rant-goes-global/

for

My Google names-policy rant goes global

410

08-18

Todd Vierling*

G+

https://plus.google.com/103653740605668919281/posts/FEEhS78FieG

for

It's time to open the gates to all names and just drop the current policy.

411

08-19

Brent W. Hopkins*

blog

http://www.thegeniusfiles.com/google-plus-strike-week-in-review

for

Google Plus Strike: Week in Review

412

08-19

Dan McCarthy*

G+

https://plus.google.com/106624908229691820592/posts/GDgKVLd5rpe

for

["Here's an irony about the Google+ Real Name policy...It's anti-Google"]

413

08-19

M Monica

G+

https://plus.google.com/114851034944797948264/posts/HdQ3cvWiTGY

for

[via Norv N.; call for protest by re-creating accounts using WASP-y common names]

414

08-19

Rick Mans*

blog

http://www.capgemini.com/technology-blog/2011/08/issue-google-solve-forcing-common-names/

for

The issue Google+ cannot solve: forcing common names

415

08-19

Woozle Staddon

G+

https://plus.google.com/102282887764745350285/posts/TPGn2vPi43n

for

["Google is using our playground -- the internet -- and trying to gain a share of the social spaces within it."]

416

08-20

Augur*

Facebook post

http://www.facebook.com/augurnz/posts/164423900300423

news

[banned for using his legally recognized mononym]

417

08-20

Edward Moyer*

CNET

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-20094981-93/google-pins-verification-badges-on-users/

news

Google+ pins 'verification badges' on users

418

08-20

Jamie Zawinski*

blog

http://www.jwz.org/blog/2011/08/nym-wars/

for

Nym Wars [roundup of recent discussions]

419

08-20

Kevin Marks*

blog

http://epeus.blogspot.com/2011/08/google-plus-must-stop-this-identity.html

for

Google Plus must stop this Identity Theatre

420

08-20

Rajat Agrawal*

blog

http://www.bgr.in/2011/08/20/google-adds-verified-accounts-for-celebs-and-popular-people-you-are-next/

for

Google+ adds verified accounts for celebs and popular people; you are next

421

08-20

Robert Scoble*

G+

https://plus.google.com/111091089527727420853/posts/fWpWyYcBCht

middle

["Dear Vic, It is time to open the doors..."]

422

08-20

Robert Scoble*

G+

https://plus.google.com/111091089527727420853/posts/XQKT1XkPBgi

middle

["Dear Vic, It is time to open the doors...": easier to reshare top-level post]

423

08-20

Robin Wauters*

G+

http://techcrunch.com/2011/08/20/google-rolls-out-verified-profiles-still-struggles-with-real-name-policy/

news

Google+ Rolls Out Verified Profiles, Still Struggles With Real-Name Policy

424

08-20

Violet Blue*

G+

https://plus.google.com/105822688186016123722/posts/LWySptwhW7g

news

[her real-name-identified account has been flagged for suspension]

425

08-20

William Burns*

G+

https://plus.google.com/109028905526370179147/posts/2rZvwXsmhLb

for

The Arrogance of Google+ and Our Collective Ignorance

426

08-21

Bonnie Nadri*

blog

http://www.bonnienadri.com/2011/08/21/on-the-recent-re-positioning-of-scoble-re-g-name-policy-etc/

for

On the recent re-positioning of Scoble re: G+ name policy (etc)

427

08-21

Chris Bridges*

G+, blog

http://bashinginminds.com/2011/08/21/whats-in-a-name-dont-worry-google-will-tell-you/

for

What's in a name? Don't worry, Google+ will tell you.

428

08-21

D. Glenn Arthur Jr.

InsaneJournal blog

http://dglenn.insanejournal.com/578257.html

for

Privilege, Names, and Bogosity

429

08-21

David Seaman*

Business Insider

http://www.businessinsider.com/where-google-gets-it-really-right-2011-8

against

Where Google+ Gets It REALLY Right

430

08-21

Sheila Marie*

G+

https://plus.google.com/113460946096069722041/posts/QeNEn54vjYq

for

[pondering some seeming contradictions in the statements on the anti-pseudonymity side of the debate]

431

08-21

William Pietri*

G+

https://plus.google.com/116014836340643816850/posts/WFH5eDugAb3

for

I'm kind of surprised to say it, but I'm over Google Plus. In my head, they're the new Friendster.

432

08-22

Anders Sandberg*

U of Oxford Ethics

http://blog.practicalethics.ox.ac.uk/2011/08/the-nym-wars-how-many-identities-are-enough/

for

The nym wars: how many identities are enough?

433

08-22

Bonnie Nadri*

blog

http://www.bonnienadri.com/2011/08/22/in-summary-the-argument-for-anonymous-and-pseudonymous-communication-and-a-conclusion/

for

In summary, the argument for anonymous and pseudonymous communication and a conclusion

434

08-22

Casey Johnston*

Ars Technica

http://arstechnica.com/web/news/2011/08/google-account-verification-begins-may-be-required-for-all.ars

news

Google+ account verification begins, may be required for all

435

08-22

Charlie Stross*

blog

http://www.antipope.org/charlie/blog-static/2011/08/why-im-not-on-google-plus.html

for

Why I'm not on Google Plus

436

08-22

Jacinta Reid*

G+

https://plus.google.com/108232977840376320348/posts/9d1hcvHJ4iF

for

['...the psychologist kept saying. "Real Life Names? ...Wow. Why would they even do that?"']

437

08-22

Keren Jeynes*

Memeburn

http://memeburn.com/2011/08/who-the-bleep-are-youthe-pros-and-cons-of-online-anonymity/

middle

Who the bleep are you?:The pros and cons of online anonymity

438

08-22

Llewellyn Hinkes-Jones*

The Atlantic

http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2011/08/all-hail-anonymity/243955/

for

All Hail Anonymity

439

08-22

Mark Gibbs*

NetworkWorld

http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2011/082211-backspin.html

for

No nyms equals evil

440

08-22

Mathew Ingram*

GigaOM

http://gigaom.com/2011/08/22/how-google-could-dig-itself-out-of-the-google-real-name-hole/

for

How Google could dig itself out of the Google+ real-name hole

441

08-22

Shava Nerad*

G+

https://plus.google.com/101371184407256956306/posts/2eU81Xkbuvh

for

Why Google+ ended up with the engaged nyms

442

08-22

Urocyon

blog

http://urocyon.wordpress.com/2011/08/22/rather-extensive-linky-fun-nymwars/

for

Rather extensive linky fun: Nymwars

443

08-23

Derek Powazek*

blog

http://powazek.com/posts/2898

middle

“Nobody Uses Their Real Name” and Other Outdated Notions

444

08-23

EyeSpy

TechEye.net

http://news.techeye.net/internet/how-to-stop-facebook-and-google-trampling-on-your-privacy-rights

for

How to stop Facebook and Google trampling on your privacy rights

445

08-23

Jim Adler*

blog

http://jimadler.me/post/9294501184/nyms-pseudonyms-or-anonyms-all-of-the-above

for

Nyms, Pseudonyms, or Anonyms? All of the Above.

446

08-23

Juan Carlos Perez*

PCWorld/IDG

http://www.pcworld.com/article/238680/google_feels_the_pain_of_users_who_cant_get_on_google.html

news

Google Feels the Pain of Users Who Can't Get on Google+

447

08-23

Lyn Millett*

blog

http://www.currentmom.com/currentmom/2011/08/quick-thoughts-on-parents-and-pseudonymity.html

for

Quick Thoughts on Parents and Pseudonymity

448

08-23

Melissa Hall*

G+

https://plus.google.com/100273072319786804189/posts/b5b5e9FVYA6

for

["Dear Google, It is time we had a serious talk about our relationship."]

449

08-23

michael555x

blog

http://michael555x.wordpress.com/2011/08/23/google-minus/

for

Google Minus

450

08-23

Nevyn

blog

http://nevsramblings.blogspot.com/2011/08/my-flirtation-with-social-networking.html

for

My (Nevyn's) Flirtation with Social Networking

451

08-23

Shava Nerad*

G+

https://plus.google.com/101371184407256956306/posts/WzsyMLRD74L

for

AHA! At last I've figured it out! / an open letter to Bradley Horowitz

452

08-23

Skud

G+

https://plus.google.com/103325808503679220346/posts/KTrknEsse38

for

[pointing out 2009 Pew survey finding that privacy and pseudonymity is quite important to users]

453

08-23

Stephen Shankland*

CNET

http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-20096313-264/what-happens-when-google-cuts-you-off/

news

What happens when Google+ cuts you off?

454

08-23

Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols*

ZDNet blog

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/networking/three-simple-steps-to-setting-google-straight/1365

for

Three simple steps to setting Google+ straight

455

08-23

Suw Charman-Anderson*

Firstpost

http://discovercircles.com/users-just-cant-stomach-googles-real-name-policy-firstpost/

for

Users just can't stomach Google's real name policy

456

08-23

Thomas Claburn*

InformationWeek

http://www.informationweek.com/news/security/privacy/231500512

for

5 Reasons Google+'s Name Policy Fails

457

08-23

Tom Cheredar*

VentureBeat

http://venturebeat.com/2011/08/23/google-plus-nym-wars/

news

Sorry, Mr. BabyMan: You can’t use your pseudonym on Google+ [NMA video]

458

08-23

Violet Blue*

ZDNet blog

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/violetblue/google-plus-too-much-unnecessary-drama/652

for

Google Plus: Too Much Unnecessary Drama

459

08-24

Alistair Fairweather*

Mail&Guardian ZA

http://mg.co.za/article/2011-08-24-real-names-problems/

for

Real names, real problems

460

08-24

Botgirl Questi

Vimeo

http://vimeo.com/28085394

for

Little Google Boxes [song, performed by Fourworlds]

461

08-24

Fritz Nelson*

InformationWeek

http://informationweek.com/news/security/privacy/231600094

middle

Google+ Naming Policy Causes Social Butterflies

462

08-24

Gary Walker*

G+, blog

http://gewalker.blogspot.com/2011/08/building-bamboo-social-network.html

for

Building the Bamboo Social Network

463

08-24

Jesse Brown*

Macleans (CA)

http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/08/24/google-wants-to-see-your-papers/

for

Google wants to see your papers

464

08-24

Jonathan Mann*

YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgyYu2RPH94

for

Song A Day: Hey Google! Stop Being A Jerk [song with video]

465

08-24

Kashmir Hill*

Forbes blog

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2011/08/24/all-your-base-are-belong-to-google/

middle

Are We Growing Too Addicted To Google Products? (Or: All Your Base Are Belong To Google)

466

08-24

Mariel Loveland*

Scribbal

http://www.scribbal.com/2011/08/nma-animates-google-real-name-controversy-in-youtube-video/

news

NMA Animates Google+ Real Name Controversy In YouTube Video [NMA video]

467

08-24

Martin Patrickson*

G+

https://plus.google.com/112750113527304805077/posts/Pr5yteenEwK

for

Welcoming Mr. & Mrs. Smith: Not Soup Yet, Google Plus Name Policy Is A Clueless Lie

468

08-24

Mathew Ingram*

GigaOM

http://gigaom.com/2011/08/24/what-google-still-doesnt-get-about-running-an-online-community/

for

What Google still doesn’t get about running an online community

469

08-24

Michael Cavano*

G+

https://plus.google.com/101837213141170721309/posts/LPVV4Q8M8FJ

middle

The Controversial Real Names Policy [suggested alternative implementation]

470

08-24

Sarah J Purewal*

PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/238701/google_policy_on_names_runs_afoul_of_tech_writer.html

news

Google+ Policy on Names Runs Afoul of Tech Writer

471

08-24

Scott Raymond*

ZDNet blog

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/perlow/google-real-name-clampdown-ignores-own-grace-period/18299

for

Google+ real name clampdown ignores own grace period

472

08-24

Simon Bisson and Mary Branscombe*

ZDNet blog

http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/500-words-into-the-future-10014052/dont-be-evil-to-your-users-what-of-collateral-damage-10024193/

for

Don't be evil to your users; what of collateral damage?

473

08-24

Tony Bradley*

PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/238727/changing_your_name_in_google_what_you_need_to_know.html

middle

Changing Your Name in Google+: What You Need to Know

474

08-25

Brent W. Hopkins*

blog

http://www.thegeniusfiles.com/googleplusstrike-week-two-unplug-from-google

for

GooglePlusStrike Week Two: Unplug from Google Apps

475

08-25

Evan Peterson

G+

https://plus.google.com/117177089600960301954/posts/gTbrKKXnbWW

for

My Nym Manifesto

476

08-25

Gwyneth Llewelyn

blog

http://gwynethllewelyn.net/2011/08/25/federation-goodbye-google-plus/

for

Federation! (Goodbye, Google Plus)

477

08-25

Laura Baldwin*

G+

https://plus.google.com/106580215677539022712/posts/Z4tCN8nNCY6

for

["why do I end up feeling, with Google+, as if I'm stuck in a sitcom of the fifties?"]

478

08-25

Leigh McCuen*

G+

https://plus.google.com/108865526112929662304/posts/DsbKnGUXUb6

biblio

[references of literature and academia on the subject of pseudonymity]

479

08-25

The Heretic of Ethics

G+

https://plus.google.com/117177089600960301954/posts/7Qr51bwZc7b

for

[via Evan Peterson; opinions on naming from the perspective of a parent]

480

08-25

The shape of things

blog

http://theshapeofthings.wordpress.com/2011/08/25/google-plus-ungood/

for

Google plus ungood

481

08-26

aestetix

G+

https://plus.google.com/115896012705745653160/posts/Pgjv5P3g4SK

for

[account threatened with suspension for the second time after being accepted the first time]

482

08-26

Bonnie Nadri*

blog

http://www.bonnienadri.com/2011/08/26/google-thanks-for-nothing/

for

Google: Thanks… for nothing.

483

08-26

Bonnie Nadri*

blog

http://www.bonnienadri.com/2011/08/26/seriously-time-to-shake-this-off-methinks-g-nyms-privacy-et-al/

for

Seriously, time to shake this off, methinks… (G+, Nyms, Privacy, et al)

484

08-26

Gary Walker*

blog

http://gewalker.blogspot.com/2011/08/googles-code-of-conduct-vs-googles.html

for

Google's Code of Conduct vs Google's Conduct

485

08-26

Jacinta Reid*

G+

https://plus.google.com/108232977840376320348/posts/AepyNLBkb92

for

Here's the thing, Google: You can't protect us. So let us protect ourselves.

486

08-26

Jon Pincus*

G+, blog

http://www.talesfromthe.net/jon/?p=2990

for

The double bind of oppression: Google+ and Diversity, part 5

487

08-26

Mark Coddington*

Harvard blog

http://www.niemanlab.org/2011/08/this-week-in-review-departures-for-jobs-and-two-media-mainstays-and-working-with-real-name-rules/

news

This Week in Review: Departures for Jobs and two media mainstays, and working with real-name rules

488

08-26

matttbastard

blog

http://bastardlogic.wordpress.com/2011/08/26/why-im-not-jumping-on-board-the-google-bandwagon/

for

Why I’m Not Jumping On Board The Google+ Bandwagon

489

08-26

Norv N.

G+

https://plus.google.com/114851034944797948264/posts/LW1NHbZ1mSU

for

[noting CMU's new Preferred Name system and its relevance to self-expression of name]

490

08-26

Sai*

G+

https://plus.google.com/103112149634414554669/posts/dMF663ctzDQ

for

[suspension notice for the THIRD time; may be a bug triggered by e-mail ticketing?]

491

08-26

Todd Vierling*

G+

https://plus.google.com/103653740605668919281/posts/ENzXqSmeuH1

for

Google's real name policy directly contravenes paragraphs 1a and 1c of the Google Code of Conduct

492

08-26

Todd Vierling*

G+

https://plus.google.com/103653740605668919281/posts/YvjuF4QCmTX

middle

[on the relevance of California SB 636 to Google's naming policy]

493

08-27

Allen Harkleroad*

blog

http://statesboro.biz/News/749/Follow-Up-Finally-Made-It-On-Google-Plus-What-s-Right-and-What-s-Wrong-With-It.aspx

against

Finally Made It On Google Plus - What's Right and What's Wrong With It

494

08-27

Andy Carvin*

G+

https://plus.google.com/117378076401635777570/posts/2y7vqXBtLny

for

[responses from Eric Schmidt to a user's questions about the name policy]

495

08-27

Botgirl Questi

blog

http://botgirl.blogspot.com/2011/08/executive-chairman-eric-schidt-admits.html

for

Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt admits Google+ is Essentially a Trojan Horse (Identity Platform)

496

08-27

Brad Friedman*

SocialMediaToday

http://socialmediatoday.com/bradfriedman/340690/google-says-no-pseudonyms

news

Google+ Says No To Pseudonyms

497

08-27

Brent W. Hopkins*

blog

http://www.thegeniusfiles.com/googleplusstrike-update-cant-delete-some-goog

for

GooglePlusStrike Update: Can't Delete Some Google Apps Accounts

498

08-27

Brian Botkiller

blog

http://brianbotkiller.com/an-open-letter-to-google-on-the-nymwars

for

An Open Letter to Google on the #nymwars

499

08-27

Colin Maddox*

G+

https://plus.google.com/101251875542095327792/posts/DuAAB9N4vfi

middle

7 Things Google can do about #nymwars without changing their position on real(ish) names

500

08-27

Gretchen S.

G+

https://plus.google.com/102376799902430080799/posts/YKBo8jKt5CV

for

Project Google Guinea Pig

501

08-27

Heretic of Ethics

Tumblr

http://hereticofethics.tumblr.com/post/9475629179/a-call-to-arms-from-a-voice-in-the-dark

for

A Call To Arms From a Voice in the Dark

502

08-27

Identity Woman

blog

http://www.identitywoman.net/lets-try-going-with-the-mononym-for-google

for

Lets try going with the Mononym for Google+

503

08-27

Identity Woman

blog

http://www.identitywoman.net/google-says-your-name-is-toby-not-kunta-kinte

for

Google+ says your name is "Toby" NOT "Kunta Kinte"

504

08-27

Joost Reijnen

G+

https://plus.google.com/105190043964183708400/posts/Bvjt96sdkct

for

["Man is least himself when talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell the truth. - Oscar Wilde"]

505

08-27

Joost Reijnen

G+

https://plus.google.com/105190043964183708400/posts/UEPJZRAsWeo

for

My Name is John Doe ["The Internet should be our tool not our prison."]

506

08-27

Joost Reijnen

G+

https://plus.google.com/105190043964183708400/posts/RKP1dVNprpp

for

Pseudonyms or Nicknames, why? / why have we come to use them, historical quick reading

507

08-27

Kameron Hurley*

blog

http://www.kameronhurley.com/on-the-internet-no-one-knows-youre-a-dog/

for

On the Internet, No One Knows You’re a Dog

508

08-27

Kee Hinckley*

G+

https://plus.google.com/117903011098040166012/posts/7d9NqyJbhLJ

for

[on what a truly useful "identity service" could be]

509

08-27

Marianne Riis*

blog

http://milmariis.wordpress.com/2011/08/27/who-needs-pseudonyms/

for

Who needs pseudonyms?

510

08-27

Meirav Berale

blog

http://meirav.multiply.com/journal/item/1321/Whats_in_a_name_-_a_late_night_rambling

for

What's in a name - a late night rambling

511

08-27

Stilgherrian*

blog

http://stilgherrian.com/only-one-name/stilgherrian-versus-google-round-2/

for

Stilgherrian versus Google, Round 2

512

08-27

TheBlack Box

G+

https://plus.google.com/u/1/108580562690057205363/posts/6M9ZLWgNhps

for

#nymwars and the Internet's Long War.

513

08-27

Todd Vierling*

G+

https://plus.google.com/103653740605668919281/posts/iHugVQvMGig

for

"Just go somewhere else" is a fallacy. The name policy stretches far beyond Google+, and here's why.

514

08-27

Xeni Jardin

Boing Boing

http://boingboing.net/2011/08/27/eric-schmidt-if-you-cant-use-your-real-name-dont-use-google.html?dlvrit=36761

for

Eric Schmidt: If you can’t use your real name, don’t use Google+.

515

08-28

Ben Ly/Binh Ly

G+

https://plus.google.com/118356880626652884053/posts/147Tku51Lfi

for

Two factors: first mover advantage and scalability.

516

08-28

Bonnie Nadri*

blog

http://www.bonnienadri.com/2011/08/28/to-those-who-say-they-dont-get-it-google-g-etc/

for

To those who say they “don’t get it”… (Google, G+, etc)

517

08-28

Botgirl Questi

blog

http://botgirl.blogspot.com/2011/08/cnn-interview-reveals-more-from-eric.html

for

CNN Interview Reveals More From Eric Schmidt on Google+ as an Identity Service

518

08-28

Botgirl Questi

blog

http://botgirl.blogspot.com/2011/08/nymwars-video-festival.html

for

NYMWARS Video Festival

519

08-28

David Shellabarger*

G+

https://plus.google.com/107534991451098430533/posts/iLWFSQ6cnvR

middle

The Purpose of G+, Or Identity vs Anonymity Inside Google

520

08-28

Doc Searls*

Harvard blog

http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/vrm/2011/08/28/circling-around-your-wallet/

middle

Circling Around Your Wallet

521

08-28

Emily Banks*

Mashable

http://mashable.com/2011/08/28/google-plus-identity-service/

news

Eric Schmidt: If You Don’t Want To Use Your Real Name, Don’t Use Google+

522

08-28

Fred Wilson*

Business Insider

http://www.businessinsider.com/google-is-an-identity-service-2011-8

news

Google+ Is An Identity Service

523

08-28

Identity Woman

blog

http://www.identitywoman.net/is-google-is-being-lynched-by-out-spoken-users-upset-by-real-names-policy

for

Is Google+ being lynched by out-spoken users upset by real names policy?

524

08-28

Joost Reijnen

G+

https://plus.google.com/105190043964183708400/posts/WMkE9tm7Sxh

for

Google+ Culture, or: How It Should Be

525

08-28

Joost Reijnen

G+

https://plus.google.com/105190043964183708400/posts/cnkF1wP1Coc

for

I am not my Identity, capisce?

526

08-28

Meirav Berale

blog

http://meirav.multiply.com/journal/item/1322/Me_a_name_I_call_myself

for

Me, a name I call myself

527

08-28

Nevyn

blog

http://nevsramblings.blogspot.com/2011/08/getting-to-bottom-of-googles-real-name.html

for

Getting to the Bottom of Google+'s Real Name Policy

528

08-28

Pat Kight

G+

https://plus.google.com/118149685580234696847/posts/TqDfjunW8Rv

for

So, what is G+ really _for_?

529

08-28

Pete Cashmore*

G+

https://plus.google.com/101849747879612982297/posts/NyDavqKEpAb

middle

[long comment thread with information about pseudonymity and the banstick behavior]

530

08-28

Ross Dawson*

blog

http://rossdawsonblog.com/weblog/archives/2011/08/breaking-google-will-be-a-reputation-engine.html

against

Google+ will be a reputation engine

531

08-28

Skud

G+

https://plus.google.com/103325808503679220346/posts/PjSNBzveoLr

for

[noting that Google may want to be the secret-keeper of the pseudonym]

532

08-28

V.T. Eric Layton

G+

https://plus.google.com/113683207338912869760/posts/4DeEyZETpC3

for

[via Jon Savage; "Alas, it has come to this... This is my last Google Plus transmission."]

533

08-29

Alex Moore*

D+T

http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/136034/google-chairman-denounces-web-anonymity-defends-google-insisting-on-real-names/

news

Google Chairman Denounces Web Anonymity, Defends Google+ Insisting on Real Names

534

08-29

Amy Aletheia Cahill*

G+

https://plus.google.com/116579870370062666372/posts/Twug51cieXk

for

[quote from Steve Jobs on ideal design matching the understanding of the human experience]

535

08-29

Ben Ly/Binh Ly

G+

https://plus.google.com/118356880626652884053/posts/a9xzhLo6XVk

for

The Hypocricies of Eric Schmidt.

536

08-29

Berin Szoka*

The Mark

http://www.themarknews.com/articles/6534-what-s-in-a-pseudo-name

against

What's in a Pseudo-name?

537

08-29

Bonnie Nadri*

blog

http://www.bonnienadri.com/2011/08/29/the-nstic-you-and-me-and-google/

for

The NSTIC, you, and me (and Google?)…

538

08-29

Botgirl Questi

G+

https://plus.google.com/117065260019235167982/posts/SD827gf1tHc

for

Take Me Down (Little Google) [song]

539

08-29

Clint Boulton*

eWeek

http://googlewatch.eweek.com/content/google/google_is_an_identity_service_stupid.html

for

Google+ is an Identity Service, Stupid

540

08-29

Danny Goodwin*

SearchEngineWatch

http://searchenginewatch.com/article/2105026/The-Google-Identity-Service-Project

news

The Google+ Identity Service Project

541

08-29

Dwight Silverman*

Chron.com blog

http://blog.chron.com/techblog/2011/08/googles-building-products-based-on-googles-real-names-policy/

middle

Google’s building products based on Google+’s ‘real names’ policy

542

08-29

Ed Oswald*

PCWorld

http://news.idg.no/cw/art.cfm?id=F0C4FA21-1A64-6A71-CEE57B1962C1CAE3

for

Why Google+ Really Wants You to Use Your Real Name

543

08-29

Frank Ling*

Examiner.com

http://www.examiner.com/gadgets-in-san-francisco/only-real-people-are-allowed-to-be-on-google-are-you-real

news

Only 'real people' are allowed to be on Google+. Are you real?

544

08-29

Gary Walker*

G+

https://plus.google.com/101124033896066033535/posts/RfKoz9xfR6e

for

Why The Google+ Name Policy is Important to Me

545

08-29

Hayes & Grey

blog

http://hayesandgrey.co.uk/13.html

for

Googles ever reaching arm of control, and why you should care.

546

08-29

Helen A.S. Popkin*

MSNBC blog

http://technolog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/08/29/7513501-if-google-is-an-identity-service-whats-facebook

for

If Google+ is an 'identity service,' what's Facebook?

547

08-29

Ian epredator Hughes

blog

http://www.feedingedge.co.uk/blog/2011/08/29/expiranting-on-nymwars-with-avatar-kinect/

for

Expiranting on Nymwars with Avatar Kinect [video]

548

08-29

Joe Wilcox*

Betanews

http://betanews.com/2011/08/29/google-where-everybody-knows-your-name-poll/

middle

Google+: Where everybody knows your name [poll]

549

08-29

John Bartley*

blog

http://kiloseven.blogspot.com/2011/08/g-and-anonymous-posting.html

for

G+ and anonymous posting

550

08-29

Kalvis Jansons*

self-post

http://www.benslow.org.uk/RealNamePolicy.html

for

On the Google real-name policy

551

08-29

Karoli

blog

http://www.drumsnwhistles.com/2011/08/29/death-threats-harassment-stalking-google-plus-and-identity/

for

Death Threats, Harassment, Stalking, Google Plus and Identity

552

08-29

Katherine Travers*

editorsweblog.org

http://www.editorsweblog.org/newsrooms_and_journalism/2011/08/google_the_global_network_with_no_anonym.php

for

Google+: the global network with no anonymity?

553

08-29

Kee Hinckley*

G+

https://plus.google.com/117903011098040166012/posts/FPwgoBiF1mf

for

[comment on Rich Harris's ZDNet article; "The Tech Press doesn't always support online privacy."]

554

08-29

Lauren Morgan*

blog

http://blog.hubze.com/2011/08/google-chairman-outs-google-as-an-identity-service/

news

Google Chairman Outs Google+ as an Identity Service for Future Products

555

08-29

Leigh Honeywell*

G+

https://plus.google.com/113356524170259469966/posts/AXiH4kofhgk

for

[dropping use of Google+ because many friends cannot use it due to lack of pseudonymity]

556

08-29

M Monica

G+

https://plus.google.com/117665613028757061169/posts/U1PZufyuNHY

for

How can Google's "Real Name" Policy actually hurt me? I don't care who knows my stuff. [satirical title]

557

08-29

Mathew Ingram*

GigaOM

http://gigaom.com/2011/08/29/its-official-google-wants-to-own-your-online-identity/

middle

It’s official: Google wants to own your online identity

558

08-29

Matt Weinberger*

ZDNet blog

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/google/google-dont-like-real-name-policy-dont-use-google-/3269

for

Google: Don't like real name policy? Don't use Google+

559

08-29

Meirav Berale

G+

https://plus.google.com/117857516065016140152/posts/68sdNnDoQJL

for

Ordinary people need pseudonyms too

560

08-29

Miranda Miller*

blog

http://www.talentzoo.com/digital-pivot/blog-news/Who-Benefits-from-the-Google-Real-Name-Policy/11315.html

for

Who Benefits from the Google+ Real Name Policy?

561

08-29

Naomi Dunford*

G+

https://plus.google.com/117903011098040166012/posts/DMZobEzZ5Yy

for

[blog post w/comments via Kee Hinckley] Death Threats and Hate Crimes, Attacks On Women Bloggers Escalating

562

08-29

Nick Farrell*

TechEye.net

http://news.techeye.net/internet/google-is-an-identity-service

news

Google+ is an identity service

563

08-29

Pete Cashmore*

CNN

http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/social.media/08/29/googleplus.real.names.cashmore/

middle

Why Google+ will never back down on real names

564

08-29

Rebecca J. Rosen*

The Atlantic

http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2011/08/no-pottermore-for-you-google-shuts-kids-out-of-email-accounts/244248/

news

No Pottermore for You: Google Shuts Kids Out of Email Accounts

565

08-29

Rich Harris*

ZDNet blog

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/feeds/google-eric-schmidt-wants-your-real-name-or-nothing-at-all/4103

against

Google+: Eric Schmidt wants your real name or nothing at all

566

08-29

Rob Gordon*

G+

https://plus.google.com/102170431816592344972/posts/HAv84CgbfZv

for

["...two camps. Those who like the people more than Google, and those who like Google more than the people here."]

567

08-29

Sara Yin*

PCMag

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2392013,00.asp

news

Report: Schmidt Says Google+ Is For 'Real Names' Only

568

08-29

Shockwave Plasma

blog

http://shockwaveplasma.blogspot.com/2011/08/nymwars-and-propaganda-of-botgirl.html

for

Nymwars and the propaganda of Botgirl [roundup of Botgirl Questi's satire graphics and comic-covers]

569

08-29

Simon Bridge*

blog

http://simonbjournal.blogspot.com/2011/08/more-nymwars.html

middle

More Nymwars

570

08-29

Singularity Utopia

blog

http://singularity-utopia.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-google-destroyed-cyberspace.html

for

How Google Destroyed Cyberspace.

571

08-29

Stilgherrian*

ZDNet AU

http://www.zdnet.com.au/googles-real-names-a-real-disaster-339321277.htm

for

Google's real names a real disaster [podcast with Skud]

572

08-29

Todd Vierling*

G+

https://plus.google.com/103653740605668919281/posts/4D8pY2dSeNs

for

Google+: The Worst Of Both Worlds

573

08-29

Wayne Sutton*

blog

http://socialwayne.com/2011/08/29/why-google-plus-real-name-is-right/

against

Why google is right and has the right to ask for your real name on google+ and what they could do with it

574

08-29

Z (The Argent Wall)

blog

http://argentwall.blogspot.com/2011/08/google-nymwars-controversy-short.html

for

Google+ Nymwars controversy: the short version

575

08-30

(unknown)

Business Insider

http://www.businessinsider.com/google-to-use-personal-data-in-services-2011-8

news

Google+ to Use Personal Data in Services

576

08-30

Amber MacArthur*

Globe and Mail

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/digital-culture/trending-tech/free-sucks-i-want-my-privacy-back/article2128006/

for

Free sucks. I want my privacy back

577

08-30

Ana Paula*

G+

https://plus.google.com/106099784511749243122/posts/5jsgSRn1Guk

for

Why the G+ name policy is important to me

578

08-30

Andy Carvin*

G+

https://plus.google.com/117378076401635777570/posts/CjM2MPKocQP

news

[transcript of full conversation with Eric Schmidt]

579

08-30

Annie Yim*

G+

https://plus.google.com/114870378230990000604/posts/UxDEivj1LRT

for

Why The Google+ Name Policy is Important to Me

580

08-30

Burnley Wilkins*

blog

http://theburnman.com/2011/08/google-plus-and-the-big-picture/

for

Google Plus and the Big Picture

581

08-30

Cory Doctorow*

Guardian blog

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/blog/2011/aug/30/google-plus-discuss-identity

for

Google Plus forces us to discuss identity

582

08-30

Dan York*

blog

http://www.disruptiveconversations.com/2011/08/why-the-nym-wars-matter-preserving-pseudonymity-on-an-open-internet.html

for

Why The "Nym Wars" Matter - Preserving Pseudonymity On An Open Internet

583

08-30

Darlene Storm

ComputerWorld

http://blogs.computerworld.com/18885/will_cyberthugs_exploit_google_plus_identity_service_for_spear_phishing_attacks

for

Will cyberthugs exploit Google Plus 'identity service' for spear phishing attacks?

584

08-30

David Magee*

IBTimes

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/206044/20110830/schmidt-google-google-real-name-policy-id-apple-facebook-social-network.htm

news

Schmidt Addresses Google+ Real Name Policy; Wants Your ID, Or Don't Use It

585

08-30

Dr. O

blog

http://thetightropeblog.wordpress.com/2011/08/30/on-pseudonymity/

for

My pseudonymity

586

08-30

Gary Walker*

G+

https://plus.google.com/u/1/101124033896066033535/posts/4yjMk21NBg1

for

["What the hell good is an online identity service that won't let you keep your identity private and still make use of it?"]

587

08-30

Heretic of Ethics

blog

http://hereticofethics.tumblr.com/post/9610986797/is-identity-in-need-of-a-solution

for

Is Identity in Need of a Solution?

588

08-30

Identity Woman

blog

http://www.identitywoman.net/1-month-anniversary-of-goggle-gag

for

1 month anniversary of Google Gag

589

08-30

James Gaskin*

ITWorld

http://www.itworld.com/cloud-computing/198507/google-real-name-policy-stays-says-schmidt

news

Google Plus real name policy stays, says Schmidt [web-comment roundup from other sources]

590

08-30

Jon Savage*

G+

https://plus.google.com/113683207338912869760/posts/WrajoTzBFf8

for

My .02 on nymwars and why it is important to allow 'nyms

591

08-30

Justin E. Gerkhe*

blog

http://geekshuiliving.com/2011/08/30/if-google-is-a-combatant-in-the-identity-wars-who-is-the-enemy/

for

If Google is a combatant in the Identity Wars, who is the enemy?

592

08-30

Kathy Gill*

blog

http://wiredpen.com/2011/08/30/carnival-of-journalism-wrap-google-plus/

for

Carnival of Journalism Wrap: Google+

593

08-30

Liz Kilmas*

The Blaze

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/did-google-create-google-just-to-amass-more-info-about-you/

news

Did Google Create 'Google+' Just to Amass More Information About You?

594

08-30

Marcin Ciszewicz*

G+

https://plus.google.com/109083396980587151144/posts/588VP1WkLHY

middle

[noting that tone has been a problem on the pro-pseudonymity side of the debate as well]

595

08-30

Marianne Riis*

blog

http://milmariis.wordpress.com/2011/08/30/consequences-of-walking-the-walk/

for

Consequences of Walking the Walk

596

08-30

Melissa Hall*

G+

https://plus.google.com/100273072319786804189/posts/NhBXaQWFT6G

for

[comparing personal protection of pseudonyms to corporate protection of LLCs]

597

08-30

Miso Susanowa

blog

http://gomiso.blogspot.com/2011/08/all-your-nyms-are-belong-to-us.html

for

All Your Nyms Are Belong To Us

598

08-30

Morbo

blog

http://botgirl.blogspot.com/2011/08/attention-humans-morbo-demands-you-read.html

for

[on Botgirl Questi's blog] ATTENTION HUMANS: Morbo demands you read this guest post immediately!

599

08-30

peter k

G+

https://plus.google.com/116931967409737477859/posts/Y1e9jRLN2wJ

for

Why the G+ name policy is important to me

600

08-30

Rachel Berkson*

G+

https://plus.google.com/114309426155252846685/posts/eVYWX6PY7m7

for

Google, you have lost yet another loyal customer.

601

08-30

Ryan Tate*

Gawker

http://gawker.com/5835640/watch-google-describe-how-it-could-exploit-your-name

for

Watch Google Describe How It Can Exploit Your Name

602

08-30

Sheila Marie*

G+

https://plus.google.com/113460946096069722041/posts/TcvXfnwcdDk

for

[explanation of the applicability of the tone argument and privilege to the anti-pseudonymity crowd]

603

08-30

Shira Lazar*

CBSNews

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504943_162-20099537-10391715.html

against

No Anonymity on Google+? No Problem [video]

604

08-30

Stilgherrian*

Crikey (AU)

http://www.crikey.com.au/2011/08/30/google-is-a-goddam-trojan-horse/

for

Google+ is a goddam Trojan horse

605

08-30

Susie G

blog

http://www.stylecaster.com/whats-next/15190/new-social-media-site-says-fck-you-facebook-google

news

New Social Media Site Says 'F*ck You' To Facebook, Google+

606

08-30

Tablesaw

Dreamwidth blog

http://tablesaw.dreamwidth.org/485512.html

for

The Chains of I-I-I-I-I-Dentity

607

08-30

Todd Vierling*

blog

http://blog.duh.org/2011/08/why-google-profiles-or-any-real-name.html

for

Why the Google Profiles (or any) "Real Name" Policy is Important to Me

608

08-30

William Burns*

blog

http://cityofnidus.blogspot.com/2011/08/offerings-for-akuma.html

for

Offerings for Akuma

609

08-30

xoom

blog

http://xom.blogs.com/xoom/2011/08/say-no-to-the-meat-wallet.html

for

Say no to the meat wallet

610

08-30

Zeynep Tufecki*

blog

http://technosociology.org/?p=530

for

Don’t Suspend Scout Finch, Mr. Schmidt. It’s Wrong and It’s Bad for Business.

611

08-31

Adam Pash*

Lifehacker AU

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2011/08/just-because-no-ones-forcing-you-to-use-something-doesnt-mean-you-cant-or-shouldnt-criticise-it/

for

Just Because No One’s Forcing You To Use Something Doesn’t Mean You Can’t (Or Shouldn’t) Criticise It

612

08-31

Bert Knabe*

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/bert-knabe/2011-08-31/google-shooting-itself-foot-common-name-policy

for

Google shooting itself in the foot with "common name" policy.

613

08-31

BUGabundo

blog

http://p.bugabundo.net/your-google-account-has-been-suspended

for

Your Google Account has been suspended

614

08-31

BUGabundo

blog

http://p.bugabundo.net/861596663-google-profile-name-review

for

Google Profile Name Review

615

08-31

Claire Lumiere*

blog

http://sittingnow.co.uk/2011/08/31/google-and-the-real-name-issue/

for

Google+ and the Real Name Issue

616

08-31

Cyber Acoustics

blog

http://www.cyberacoustics.com/blog/index.cfm/2011/8/31/Identity-the-Internet-and-Google

for

Identity, the Internet and Google+

617

08-31

Dan Von Kohorn*

blog

http://dan.vonkohorn.com/2011/08/31/google-is-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-real-name-war/

for

Google is on the wrong side of the Real Name War

618

08-31

Gavin Dunaway*

blog

http://www.adotas.com/2011/08/google-as-identity-service-embracing-public-nature-of-internet/

against

Google+ As ‘Identity Service’: Embracing Public Nature Of Internet

619

08-31

Jacinta Reid*

G+

https://plus.google.com/108232977840376320348/posts/5oiSVoxoiDo

for

["The issue of anonymity online is far more complex than the well known Greater Internet Fuckwad Theory..."]

620

08-31

Meirav Berale

G+

https://plus.google.com/117857516065016140152/posts/BbZywcstsc3

for

What is G+ for? What does Social Networking mean?

621

08-31

Richard Chirgwin*

The Register

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/08/31/google_plus_identity_service/

news

Google+ is an identity service, Schmidt says

622

08-31

Sandy Fitzgerald*

Mobiledia

http://www.mobiledia.com/news/105734.html

news

Google+ Users Sign On, But Not Staying

623

08-31

Sheila Marie*

G+

https://plus.google.com/113460946096069722041/posts/H6P6gZP1qrk

for

[commentary on the rising amount of attacks on women online]

624

08-31

Stephen Wilson*

blog

http://lockstep.com.au/blog/2011/08/31/nicknames-for-all

for

Pseudonyms are for everyone!

625

08-31

Todd Vierling*

G+

https://plus.google.com/103653740605668919281/posts/TFKUWV58chA

for

How to be Hypocritical in Social Networking Without Really Trying, or: "Stay Classy, Google+!" [screencaps by Sheila Marie]

626

08-31

Todd Vierling*

G+

https://plus.google.com/103653740605668919281/posts/5ngsE7s53nC

for

Debunking the "Nothing To Hide" Argument

627

08-31

Virginia Smith*

Nerve

http://www.nerve.com/news/web/google-wants-your-real-name-in-order-to-make-money-off-identities

for

Google+ wants your real name in order to make money off identities

628

08-31

Wolfie Rankin

blog

http://wolfiesworld.wordpress.com/2011/08/31/a-rose-unfurls/

for

A rose unfurls

629

08-31

Zaubar Paracelsus

blog

http://zauberparacelsus.posterous.com/my-exodus-from-google

for

My Exodus from Google

630

09-01

Alachia Queen

G+

https://plus.google.com/113662242763620620951/posts/Jq1uNEPCPqh

for

["..."evil" and "fascist"? Because Google is not a voluntary service in which any of us have real alternatives to."]

631

09-01

Bob Blakely*

Gartner

http://blogs.gartner.com/bob-blakley/2011/09/01/google-can-be-a-social-network-or-the-name-police-not-both/

for

Google+ Can Be A Social Network Or The Name Police – Not Both

632

09-01

Bonnie Nadri*

blog

http://www.bonnienadri.com/2011/09/01/for-ceorl-onlyone-thanks/

for

For Ceorl Onlyone, thanks…

633

09-01

Christine Schachinger*

SearchEngineWatch

http://searchenginewatch.com/article/2105755/Real-Names-Google-Government-The-Identity-Ecosystem

for

Real Names: Google+, Government & The Identity Ecosystem

634

09-01

Denise Keller*

SocialMediaToday

http://socialmediatoday.com/denisekeller/349088/drawbacks-google-real-names-policy-online-marketers

for

The Drawbacks of Google+ Real Names Policy For Online Marketers

635

09-01

Douglas Idugboe*

blog

http://smedio.com/2011/09/01/why-google-wants-to-know-your-real-name/

middle

Why Google+ Wants To Know Your Real Name

636

09-01

Hugh Messenger*

G+

https://plus.google.com/114419664855330371780/posts/TipBGJAPBCA

for

[his real name was flagged as not valid per Google Profiles]

637

09-01

Jacinta Reid*

G+

https://plus.google.com/108232977840376320348/posts/TyZJNWHJL91

for

GoogleMyth #782: "Facebook works with a Real Names policy"

638

09-01

Justin du Coeur*

G+

https://plus.google.com/108818137148222396062/posts/LKMQFyd9AWX

for

["The Problem with "Google's Social Network" isn't "Social Network", or even "Google" it's "'s"."]

639

09-01

Lyagushka

blog

http://googleplusrefugees.wordpress.com/2011/09/01/care-to-leave-a-forwarding-address/

meta

Care to leave a forwarding address?

640

09-01

Miso Susanowa

blog

http://netpolitiks.blogspot.com/2011/09/nymwars-parsing-signal.html

for

Nymwars: Parsing the Signal

641

09-01

Nishant Kaushik*

blog

http://blog.talkingidentity.com/2011/09/google-and-the-trouble-with-tribbles.html

for

Google+ and The Trouble With Tribbles

642

09-01

T Campbell

blog

http://widgetitis.com/they-shall-remain-nameless/

for

They Shall Remain Nameless [blog post with comic]

643

09-02

Alachia Queen

G+

https://plus.google.com/113662242763620620951/posts/H5hztAyoByC

for

["It's only the heart of those who are fighting for their rights in which that futility does not exist."]

644

09-02

Annie

Posterous blog

http://phdinparenting.posterous.com/goodbye-google-your-real-names-policy-sucks

for

Goodbye Google+ -- Your "Real Names" Policy Sucks

645

09-02

Annie Yim*

G+

https://plus.google.com/114870378230990000604/posts/hYa5WSETmCj

for

["...you are suspended...posts will no longer exist on the platform. Nor will your comments. Like you never were..."]

646

09-02

Botgirl Questi

blog

http://botgirl.blogspot.com/2011/09/rant-alert-best-of-nymwars-micro-rants.html

for

Best of Nymwars Micro-Rants

647

09-02

Botgirl Questi

Vimeo

http://vimeo.com/28514058

for

Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt Sings (In his own words) [voice-synthesized song]

648

09-02

David Kidd*

blog

http://backstrip.net/post/9684102038/youre-on-the-wrong-high-horse

middle

You’re on the wrong high horse

649

09-02

Joe Nickense*

blog

http://joey1058.wordpress.com/2011/09/02/my-google-addiction-nymwars-and-dont-be-evil/

middle

My Google addiction, Nymwars, and “Don’t be Evil”

650

09-02

Jon Pincus*

blog

http://www.talesfromthe.net/jon/?p=3023

for

Anxious Masculinity Under Threat: Google+ and Diversity, part 6

651

09-02

Justin du Coeur*

G+

https://plus.google.com/108818137148222396062/posts/GXNephFPzNC

for

[on Google as identity service: "Google has declared itself set against the evolving open standards for identity."]

652

09-02

Mark Coddington*

Harvard blog

http://www.niemanlab.org/2011/09/this-week-in-review-the-great-hurricane-hype-debate-and-google-as-an-identity-service/

news

This Week in Review: The great hurricane hype debate, and Google+ as an ‘identity service’

653

09-02

Meirav Berale

G+

https://plus.google.com/117857516065016140152/posts/Ap1Qs7zJuwf

for

Why the Google+ Name Policy is important to me

654

09-02

Mike Schuster*

blog

http://www.minyanville.com/dailyfeed/2011/09/02/why-google-is-no-place/

humor

Why Google+ Is No Place for Superheroes

655

09-02

Sheila Marie*

G+

https://plus.google.com/113460946096069722041/posts/9nrzwqiCFYf

for

["...with a guy name, for every gross message... women get 25 of them... [few] are offers to rape you."; with link

656

09-02

Tristan Crane*

G+

https://plus.google.com/101080890824421330344/posts/eYfuzQQ31rN

for

"If you don't like it, you can leave." ["...This statement is offensive and hurtful on a number of levels..."]

657

09-03

Aaron Swartz*

blog

http://www.aaronsw.com/weblog/googevil

for

What Does Google Mean by “Evil”?

658

09-03

Brian Botkiller

blog

http://brianbotkiller.com/real-names-on-google-why-its-bad-for-security

for

"Real" Names on Google+: Why It's Bad for Security

659

09-03

Vikas Roy*

Khaleej Times

http://www.khaleejtimes.com/Displayarticle09.asp?section=technology&xfile=data/technology/2011/September/technology_September5.xml

middle

Is web anonymity such a good thing?

660

09-04

Hugh Messenger*

G+

https://plus.google.com/114419664855330371780/posts/MJqJK9dkXhr

for

["It's been four days since you decided my real name wasn't real enough."]

661

09-04

ThomasMonopoly

blog

http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/columns/googles_real_name_policy_or_why_you_are_product

for

Google's "real name policy" -- or, why you are the product

662

09-05

Anne Witter*

IBTimes

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/208877/20110906/facebook-google-social-network-internet-anonymity.htm

news

Google, Facebook Now Dissuade Aliases on Profiles

663

09-05

Ben Grubb*

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/death-of-anonymity-online-has-net-users-fuming-20110905-1jtda.html

for

Death of anonymity online has net users fuming

664

09-05

Bert Knabe*

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/bert-knabe/2011-09-05/web-emperor-google

for

Web Emperor Google

665

09-05

Bobbie Johnson*

GigaOM

http://gigaom.com/2011/09/05/don-norman-google-doesnt-get-people-it-sells-them/

news

Don Norman: Google doesn’t get people, it sells them

666

09-05

Bonnie Nadri*

blog

http://www.bonnienadri.com/2011/09/05/a-grocery-store-story-analogy/

for

A grocery store story (analogy)

667

09-05

Botgirl Questi

blog

http://botgirl.blogspot.com/2011/09/nymwars-and-monoculture.html

for

Nymwars and Monoculture

668

09-05

Chris Boyle*

blog

http://chris.boyle.name/2011/09/rel-author-nymwars

for

Thoughts on rel=author, #nymwars, "identity service"

669

09-05

David Cowan*

TechCrunch

http://techcrunch.com/2011/09/05/pseudonyms-transparency-free-expression/

middle

On Pseudonyms: Transparency And Free Expression Are Not Mutually Exclusive

670

09-05

Eevee/Veekun

blog

http://me.veekun.com/blog/2011/09/05/google-postdecrement/

for

Google postdecrement

671

09-05

Eric Pfanner*

New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/05/technology/naming-names-on-the-internet.html

for

Naming Names on the Internet

672

09-05

Fran Parker*

blog

http://franscomputerservices.wordpress.com/2011/09/05/a-wave-out-to-all-my-google-plus-friends/

for

A wave out to all my Google+ friends

673

09-05

Gwyneth Llewelyn

blog

http://virtualgovernance.tk/2011/09/06/transcript-of-session-on-nymwars-september-5-2010-3-pm-pst/

for

Transcript of session on #Nymwars, September 5

674

09-05

Identity Woman

blog

http://www.identitywoman.net/mononym-officially-not-accepted-im-kaliya-google-get-a-clue

for

Mononym officially "not" accepted. I'm Kaliya. Google get a clue.

675

09-05

M Sinclair Stevens

G+

https://plus.google.com/118011560178264222649/posts/bPUq4vaXVSg

for

I Yelled Fire Because No One Would Save Me If I Yelled Chocolate

676

09-05

Onymouse

Posterous blog

http://onymouse.posterous.com/68437824

for

Your Comfort Is My Silence

677

09-05

Petula Weisel*

G+

https://plus.google.com/103653740605668919281/posts/EHdcg5WMKp2

for

[via Todd Vierling; "I can not... continue to recommend an identity service that is masquerading as a social network."]

678

09-06

Ben Grubb*

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/give-social-media-giants-your-real-name-or-say-goodbye-to-your-friends-20110905-1juch.html

for

Give social media giants your real name or say goodbye to your friends

679

09-06

Hugh Messenger*

G+

https://plus.google.com/114419664855330371780/posts/dkwJohxoJ1t

for

["...until you have to go by another name for a week that you realize just how attached to your real name you get..."]

680

09-06

John Birmingham*

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/blogs/blunt-instrument/why-fear-asio-more-than-apple-or-the-government-over-google-20110906-1juo7.html

for

Why fear ASIO more than Apple, or the government over Google?

681

09-06

M Sinclair Stevens

G+

https://plus.google.com/118011560178264222649/posts/eQ96ExxbSLu

for

Separating Public and Private

682

09-06

Mathew Ingram*

GigaOM

http://gigaom.com/2011/09/06/can-gamification-help-solve-the-online-anonymity-problem/

for

Can gamification help solve the online anonymity problem?

683

09-06

Tim Libert*

blog

https://timlibert.me/writing/?p=11

meta

The Cost of Lunch: Google & Information Revenue

684

09-07

Chris Harpner*

blog

http://blog.csharpner.com/2011/09/is-need-for-pseudonym-only-for-fringe.html

for

Is the need for a Pseudonym only for “FRINGE” cases?

685

09-07

Hugh Messenger*

G+

https://plus.google.com/114419664855330371780/posts/AqdSX6NV7Je

for

["I was forced to adopt a pseudonym, thus violating the real names policy in order to comply with it"]

686

09-07

Jacinta Reid*

G+

https://plus.google.com/108232977840376320348/posts/iQxjoSU3ZLn

for

["Google+ offered us the world, but instead gave us a country club"]

687

09-07

Jillian Ney*

SocialMediaToday

http://socialmediatoday.com/jillian-ney/352260/google-and-real-name-debate-why-it-might-be-good-thing

against

Google+ and the Real Name Debate: Why It Might Be a Good Thing

688

09-07

Meirav Berale

G+, blog

http://meirav.multiply.com/journal/item/1327/My_Google_Plus_Confession

for

["my name is not Meirav Berale...in order to interact with strangers and possibly build friendships I need to feel safe"]

689

09-07

Rebecca Baker*

TechEye.net

http://news.techeye.net/internet/diaspora-still-trying-to-reinvent-social-networks-with-open-source

meta

Diaspora still trying to reinvent social networks with open source

690

09-08

Alexia Tsotsis*

TechCrunch

http://techcrunch.com/2011/09/08/twitter-ceo-on-google-its-complicated/

news

Twitter CEO On Google+: It’s Complicated

691

09-08

Ariane Barnes

blog

http://arianeb.wordpress.com/2011/09/08/how-google-plus-became-uncool/

for

How Google Plus became “Uncool”

692

09-08

Azz (bolt of blue)

Dreamwidth blog

http://azurelunatic.dreamwidth.org/6642714.html

meta

Google+ meetup at SV_GTUG, and conversations with three Googlers

693

09-08

Gary Walker*

G+

https://plus.google.com/101124033896066033535/posts/jZ1wyvntFUj

for

["...a point of view which is considerably more limited than we tend to think: the POV of the industry."]

694

09-08

JC Little

blog

http://www.theanimatedwoman.com/2011/09/busted-google-police.html

for

BUSTED! The Google POLICE.

695

09-08

John Moyle*

G+

https://plus.google.com/103560049920110017082/posts/JJ11buCd1oh

for

It's Time to Push Back

696

09-08

Mark Pesce*

ABC-TV AU

http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/2875544.html

for

The name game ["To be identified is to be under the power of someone else..."]

697

09-08

Mark Wallbank*

SmartCompany AU

http://www.smartcompany.com.au/business-tech-talk/20110908-google-s-strategic-mistakes.html

for

Google's strategic mistakes

698

09-08

Matt Rosoff*

Business Insider

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/09/08/businessinsider-why-twitter-isnt-worried-about-google-2011-9.DTL

news

Why Twitter Isn't Worried About Google+

699

09-08

Ryan Singel*

WIRED

http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2011/09/twitter-ceo-bozos-are-welcome-here/

news

Twitter CEO: Bozos Are Welcome Here

700

09-08

Shava Nerad*

G+

https://plus.google.com/101371184407256956306/posts/MiiN9yNET55

for

Make Google+ Tuna Safe [post about Tuna Oddfellow using a stage name and hitting the banstick]

701

09-08

Z (The Argent Wall)

blog

http://argentwall.blogspot.com/2011/09/nymwars-is-facebook-getting-too-much-of.html

meta

Nymwars: is Facebook getting too much of a free pass?

702

09-09

Bob O`Bob

G+

https://plus.google.com/106587101791064367906/posts/edHSHcc6VfJ

for

["...if your name appears as John Smith and your name really is John Smith - even you are at risk..."]

703

09-09

Bonnie Nadri*

blog

http://www.bonnienadri.com/2011/09/09/on-the-nature-of-social-and-the-reality-of-anti-social-networks/

meta

On the nature of “social” and the reality of anti-social networks

704

09-09

Hugh Messenger*

G+

https://plus.google.com/114419664855330371780/posts/WtDPEEYSbTy

for

[day 9 of disallowed real name: "...I am still unable to change my name back..."]

705

09-09

Mat Honan*

Gizmodo

http://gizmodo.com/5838414/twitter-doesnt-give-a-damn-who-you-are

news

Twitter Doesn’t Give a Damn Who You Are

706

09-10

Hugh Messenger*

G+

https://plus.google.com/114419664855330371780/posts/PPm7T3Amqjw

for

[wrap-up of his runaround with Google and using his actual real name]

707

09-11

Anil John*

blog

http://blog.aniltj.org/2011/09/nymwars-and-all-your-real-names-are.html

for

nymwars and All your real names are belong to US

708

09-11

Robert Scoble*

blog

http://scobleizer.com/2011/09/11/the-game-of-all-games-content-and-context-why-mark-zuckerberg-marc-benioff-and-larry-page-are-carving-up-the-social-world/

meta

The game of all games: content and context (why Mark Zuckerberg, Marc Benioff, and Larry Page are carving up the social world)

709

09-12

halfey

blog

http://www.halfey.com/2011/09/interpost-nymwars-google-is-missing-the-bigger-picture/

for

#Nymwars: Google is missing the bigger picture

710

09-12

Jon Mitchell*

ReadWriteWeb

http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/how_can_diaspora_help_us_in_a_facebook_and_google.php

meta

How Can Diaspora Help Us in a Facebook and Google Plus World?

711

09-12

Jon Pincus*

G+, blog

http://www.talesfromthe.net/jon/?p=3091

for/meta

What Diaspora (and everybody else) can learn from Google+

712

09-12

Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols*

ZDNet blog

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/networking/google-real-names-and-groklaws-pamela-jones/1454

for

Google+, Real Names, and Groklaw’s Pamela Jones

713

09-13

Jeffrey Rosen*

NYTimes Op-Ed

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/13/opinion/protect-our-right-to-anonymity.html

for/meta

Protect Our Right to Anonymity

714

09-14

Craig Kanalley*

HuffPost blog

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/craig-kanalley/google-facebook-battle_b_962910.html

meta

Google's Uphill Battle With Facebook Just Got Steeper

715

09-14

Orin Kerr*

WSJ

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111903285704576562294116160896.html

news

Should Faking a Name on Facebook Be a Felony?

716

09-14

Terry Hancock*

blog

http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/columms/why_you_should_join_diaspora_now_your_freedom_depends_it

meta

Why You Should Join Diaspora Now, Like Your Freedom Depends On It

717

09-14

Zeynep Tufecki*

CBC interview

http://www.cbc.ca/spark/2011/09/full-interview-zeynep-tufekci-on-pseudonymity-and-google/

for

Full Interview: Zeynep Tufekci on Pseudonymity and Google+ [audio]

718

09-15

Audrey

LJ blog

http://fullofsecrets.livejournal.com/105666.html

for

Thanks to an old friend, and why I believe that pseudonyms are polite

719

09-15

Identity Woman

podcast

http://www.digitalidnews.com/2011/09/15/episode-83-name-wars-and-google

for

Name wars and Google+ [audio]

720

09-15

Todd Vierling*

G+

https://plus.google.com/103653740605668919281/posts/9eSZLYSPvqg

for

I don't want a f---ing "identity service" that pretends to be a social network.

721

09-16

Kee Hinckley*

G+

https://plus.google.com/117903011098040166012/posts/Ywro6o6nLYP

for

["I think it's time to get back to basics. More and more of my friends are leaving or being forced out of Google+..."]

722

09-16

Mathew Ingram*

GigaOM

http://gigaom.com/2011/09/16/why-twitter-doesnt-care-what-your-real-name-is/

for

Why Twitter doesn’t care what your real name is

723

09-18

Kathy Gill*

G+

https://plus.google.com/108740570618849247850/posts/NpUtwPZZWPW

for

Google+ As An Identity Service Is Bait And Switch

724

09-18

R Krishna

DNA India

http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_weighing-the-pros-and-cons-of-abandoning-anonymity-on-social-networks_1588458

meta

Weighing the pros and cons of abandoning anonymity on social networks

725

09-19

Alex Masters*

The Independent

http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2011/09/19/identity-on-the-internet-the-pros-and-cons-of-anonymity/

meta

Identity on the Internet: The pros and cons of anonymity

726

09-19

Identity Woman

blog

http://www.identitywoman.net/open-letter-to-google-profile-support

for

Open Letter to Google+ Profile Support

727

09-19

Jamie Beckland*

Mashable

http://mashable.com/2011/09/19/google-plus-real-name-boring/

for

Google+: Why the Real Name Policy Is Creating a Very Boring Social Network [OPINION]

728

09-19

Jon Pincus*

G+, blog

http://www.talesfromthe.net/jon/?p=3137

for

Talk about a hostile environment (part 9 of Google+ and Diversity)

729

09-19

Mary Branscombe*

ZDNet UK

http://www.zdnet.co.uk/news/security-threats/2011/09/19/david-brin-secrecy-the-state-and-science-fiction-40093955/

meta

David Brin: secrecy, the state and science fiction

730

09-20

Paul Wallbank*

ABC-Radio AU

http://paulwallbank.com/2011/09/20/abc-nightlife-computers-the-internet-name-wars/

meta

ABC Nightlife Computers: The Internet Name Wars [radio talk show]

731

09-21

Benjamen Walker*

WFMU-Radio

http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/41969

for

Too Much Information with Benjamen Walker: Pseudonyms [radio replay]

732

09-21

Jack Lewis*

G+

http://www.jaxworx.com/musings/secrets-nym/

for

Secrets of Nym…

733

09-21

Kathy Gill*

G+

https://plus.google.com/108740570618849247850/posts/BSczyDJf15H

for

Google Takeout: Adding Insult To Injury

734

09-21

Kee Hinckley*

G+

https://plus.google.com/117903011098040166012/posts/3mxBdM2pKbE

for

Why is Google hiding their "real name" requirement from new users?

735

09-21

Kee Hinckley*

G+

https://plus.google.com/117903011098040166012/posts/4ZiToYzt7W8

for

[follow-up to "Why is Google hiding their "real name" requirement from new users?"]

736

09-21

Philip Lop*

blog

http://www.helium.com/items/2232408-problems-associated-with-googles-real-name-policy-on-google

for

Problems associated with Google's 'real name' policy on Google+

737

09-21

Sai*

G+

https://plus.google.com/103112149634414554669/posts/2d5Xb2GGKxe

for

[transcript of e-mails with Google Support over being suspended twice and "under review" once more]

738

09-22

Harry McCracken*

TIME

http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,2094409,00.html

news

Google+'s Real-Name Policy: Identity vs. Anonymity

739

09-22

Kathy Gill*

blog

http://wegetplus.net/getting-started-with-google-plus/googles-real-names-policy-on-google/

info

Google’s Real Names Policy On Google+

740

09-22

Mark Suster*

Business Insider

http://www.businessinsider.com/why-pseudonymity-is-such-an-important-concept-and-what-anybeat-is-doing-about-it-2011-9

for

Why Pseudonymity Is Such an Important Concept [and what AnyBeat is doing about it]

741

09-22

Mil

blog

http://www.21stcenturyfix.org/2011/09/on-nymwars-and-identity-or-this.html?m=1

for

On #nymwars and identity (or this cornucopia of virtualities)

742

09-22

Paul Ducklin*

Sophos blog

http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/09/22/google-plus-opens-to-everyone-but-do-you-still-want-to-join/

for

Google Plus opens to everyone - but do you still want to join?

743

09-22

spydergrrl

blog

http://www.spydergrrl.com/2011/09/weighing-in-googles-naming-policy.html

for

Weighing in: Google's naming policy

744

09-23

David Magee*

IBTimes

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/218870/20110923/facebook-timeline-f8-google-hangouts-zuckerberg-google-social-network.htm

news

Facebook Timeline, Google+ Hangouts: Which Will Own Your Life?

745

09-23

Jon Pincus*

G+, blog

http://wegetplus.net/2011/09/23/the-trend-is-in-the-wrong-direction-reflections-on-the-field-trial-part-10-of-diversity-and-google/

for

The Trend is in the Wrong Direction: Reflections on the Field Trial (part 10 of Diversity and Google+)

746

09-23

loxocele

blog

http://loxocele.wordpress.com/2011/09/23/nymwars/

for

My Letter to Google: Why I Deleted G+ and my Google Profile

747

09-24

butshesagirl

blog

http://rousette.org.uk/blog/archives/pseudonymity-and-the-internet/

for

Pseudonymity and the Internet

748

09-27

Biljana Petrova*

G+

https://plus.google.com/103048400709642338108/posts/PecNyMo1di6

for

[noting spam from accounts with obviously-implausible names]

749

09-27

David Smith*

blog

http://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2011/09/27/its-about-time-we-discussed-the-business-of-identity/

meta

It’s About Time We Discussed the Business of Identity

750

09-27

Kee Hinckley*

G+

https://plus.google.com/117903011098040166012/posts/XHryW64Mqii

for

[personal experience with friends banned from Google+]

751

09-27

Steven Levy*

WIRED

http://www.wired.com/magazine/2011/09/ff_google_horowitz/all/1

against

Inside Google Plus [interview with Bradley Horowitz]

752

09-27

Stilgherrian*

ABC-TV AU blog

http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/2943828.html

for

Google+: What's in a name?

753

09-28

Martin Kaste*

NPR

http://www.npr.org/2011/09/28/140879480/who-are-you-really-activists-fight-for-pseudonyms

news

Who Are You, Really? Activists Fight For Pseudonyms

754

09-30

Mathew Ingram*

GigaOM

http://gigaom.com/2011/09/30/its-official-google-will-be-connected-to-everything/

for

It’s official: Google+ will be connected to everything

755

09-30

Peter da Silva*

G+

https://plus.google.com/115423900555666892711/posts/NDtfgx8425y

for

["...That's what "sharing in real life" is like. Why can't I do that in Google+?"]

756

10-01

Burnley Wilkins*

G+

https://plus.google.com/114226585165717301867/posts/aW6ppUfB1RE

for

PSEUDONYMS: A comment I originally posted to a will.i.am fan...

757

10-02

Singularity Utopia

blog

http://singularity-utopia.blogspot.com/2011/10/google-terrorist-bogeyman-fascism.html

for

Google+ Terrorist-Bogeyman = Fascism

758

10-04

Kevin Kelleher*

CNNMoney

http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2011/10/04/google-plus-psuedonyms/

for

Why Google+ needs pseudonyms

759

10-04

memenode

Tech-FAQ

http://www.tech-faq.com/rethinking-privacy-in-an-age-of-networking.html

for

Rethinking Privacy in The Age of Networking

760

10-05

Botgirl Questi

blog

http://botgirl.blogspot.com/2011/10/transformative-power-of-pseudonymous.html

for

The Transformative Power of Pseudonymous Identity

761

10-05

Ich bin Ennomane

G+

https://plus.google.com/107351941253014146781/posts/X8PhiWdGwYj

for

["...a welcome and early warning not to entrust a single... company with managing your identity."]

762

10-08

Stephan Packard*

blog

http://www.signifyingmedia.net/2011/08/googles-double-plus-real-names/

for

Google’s Double-Plus Real Names

763

10-10

Sai*

G+

https://plus.google.com/103112149634414554669/posts/dLZoT7LEJWU

for

[about another mononymic person's suspension]

764

10-10

Sascha Erni

blog

http://angrysaschaisangry.com/2011/10/so-google-threatened-to-remove-my-profile/

for

So Google+ threatened to remove my profile.

765

10-14

fugitive247/Chris O

G+

https://plus.google.com/106047806004039942285/posts/MhCL52Nuq1E

for

Nymwars - My Turn! [personal suspension threat]

766

10-17

Ryan Lawler*

GigaOM

http://gigaom.com/2011/10/17/4chan-christopher-poole-facebook-and-google-twitter-identity/

news

4chan founder: Facebook and Google do identity wrong

767

10-19

Ben Parr*

Mashable

http://mashable.com/2011/10/19/google-to-support-pseudonyms/

news

Google+ to Support Pseudonyms

768

10-19

Jamie Zawinski*

blog

http://www.jwz.org/blog/2011/10/eff-declares-premature-victory-in-nymwars/

for

EFF declares premature victory in Nymwars

769

10-19

Kee Hinckley*

G+

https://plus.google.com/117903011098040166012/posts/E8zHi2vE53q

for

["Privacy isn't black and white, it's a spectrum. It remains to be seen where Google has decided to sit..."]

770

10-19

Mike Masnick*

Techdirt

http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111019/17181916420/google-realizing-that-its-real-names-policy-is-excessive.shtml

for

Google Realizing That Its Real Names Policy Is Excessive

771

10-19

Teaz Media

blog

http://teazmedia.posterous.com/google-drop-the-name-policy-already

for

Google - Drop The Name Policy Already

772

10-20

Hayley Tsukayama*

Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/google-plus-relaxing-real-name-policy/2011/10/20/gIQA81140L_story.html

news

Google Plus relaxing real name policy

773

10-20

James Gaskin*

ITWorld

http://www.itworld.com/cloud-computing/215135/google-caves-will-allow-pseudonyms-google-soon

news

Google caves: will allow pseudonyms on Google+ soon

774

10-20

Jon Pincus*

G+

https://plus.google.com/115324919838980591640/posts/H74H69bbByw

for

Was EFF's declaration of victory in the #nymwars premature? [roundup of related discussions]

775

10-20

Matt Weinberger*

ZDNet blog

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/google/google-pseudonym-support-is-coming-soon/3409

news

Google+ pseudonym support is coming soon

776

10-20

Tim Carmody*

WIRED

http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2011/10/you-are-not-your-name-and-photo-a-call-to-re-imagine-identity/

for

You Are Not Your Name and Photo: A Call to Re-Imagine Identity

777

10-21

Gareth Halfacree*

thinq_

http://www.thinq.co.uk/2011/10/21/google-backtracks-google-real-name-poilicy/

for

Google backtracks on Google+ real name poilicy

778

10-22

Leigh Goessl*

Digital Journal

http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/313213

for

Op-Ed: Google exec reveals Google+ may change real name policy

779

10-24

Dana Hunter

blog

http://freethoughtblogs.com/entequilaesverdad/2011/10/24/but-real-names-solve-everything/

for

But Real Names Solve Everything!

780

10-24

Jesse Brown*

Macleans (CA)

http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/10/24/google-backs-down-nods-to-nickname-users/

for

Google backs down, nickname-users win

781

10-28

Wagner James Au*

blog

http://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2011/10/google-still-deleting-g-pseudonymous-accounts.html

for

Google Still Maintains Policy of Deleting Pseudonymous G+ Accounts, Reports Jamie Zawinski

782

10-31

Bob O`Bob

G+

https://plus.google.com/106587101791064367906/posts/RkWTjB3P6gW

for

["The continuation of totally unnecessary cancellations "put the lie to" recent public statements by Vic Gundotra..."]

783

11-02

Mathew Ingram*

GigaOM

http://gigaom.com/2011/11/02/why-twitter-could-win-the-online-identity-race/

for

Why Twitter could win the online identity race

784

11-02

Paul MacNamara*

NetworkWorld

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/102611-tech-argument-anonymity-252415.html?hpg1=bn

for

Anonymity vs. real names on social networks

785

11-06

La Gringa

blog

http://lagringasblogicito.blogspot.com/2011/11/facebook-and-google-identities-online.html

for

Facebook and Google+ identities: online, real, common, fake

786

11-06

Per Siden*

G+

https://plus.google.com/111593724138709794622/posts/PK6tkA75EHc

for

["enforcing real names does not intimidate the trolls – most of them tend to be just as impolite and downright cruel..."]

787

11-14

Catharine Smith*

HuffPost blog

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/14/salman-rushdie-facebook_n_1092828.html

news

Salman Rushdie's Facebook Name Changed To Ahmed Rushdie

788

11-14

GrrlScientist

Guardian

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/punctuated-equilibrium/2011/nov/14/5

for

Nym wars, part 1/6 [comic series... a commentary on the G+ pseudonym fiasco]

789

11-14

Somini Sengupta*

New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/15/technology/hiding-or-using-your-name-online-and-who-decides.html

news

Rushdie Runs Afoul of Web’s Real-Name Police

790

11-15

GrrlScientist

Guardian

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/punctuated-equilibrium/2011/nov/15/6

for

Nym wars, part 2/6 [comic series... a commentary on the G+ pseudonym fiasco]

791

11-16

GrrlScientist

Guardian

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/punctuated-equilibrium/2011/nov/16/6

for

Nym wars, part 3/6 [comic series... a commentary on the G+ pseudonym fiasco]

792

11-17

GrrlScientist

Guardian

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/punctuated-equilibrium/2011/nov/17/4

for

Nym wars, part 4/6 [comic series... a commentary on the G+ pseudonym fiasco]

793

11-17

Mike Swift*

SJ Mercury News

http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_19352047

for

Nymwars' debate over online identity explodes

794

-

(many)

campaign

http://my.nameis.me

for

My Name Is Me [campaign to educate about the importance of pseudonymity]

795

-

(many)

Google Groups

https://groups.google.com/a/googleproductforums.com/forum/#!categories/google-plus-discuss/profiles

forum

Google Plus Discuss: Profiles [filled almost entirely with suspension-based threads]

796

-

(many)

wiki

http://geekfeminism.wikia.com/wiki/Who_is_harmed_by_a_%22Real_Names%22_policy%3F

for

Who is harmed by a "Real Names" policy?

797

-

(many)

Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nymwars

biblio

["Nymwars"]

798

-

Ben Tremblay*

blog

http://bentrem.wordpress.com/2011/07/24/sidebar-googles-plus-suspensions/

for

[a comprehensive link list about the G+ real name policy discussion with detailed summaries]

799

-

Botgirl Questi

mashup

http://www.scoop.it/t/plusgate

for

[mashup-style aggregation of coverage snippets about this debate]

800

-

Kenneth Burling*

Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nymwar/145375755553642

for

["Nymwar"]

801

-

Melissa Hall*

blog

http://goodbyegoogle.wordpress.com/

for

[Goodbye Google, a blog about moving to alternatives to Google services]