Facebook Wants to End Anonymity on Internet

This is really old news.

Now they're asking Anonymous to attack... I guess goodbye facebook?

What, no-one has made an affirmation about needing to remove anonymity on the web while not signed or using a weird username? Geez, the people who read this article must be boring...

Now it's official: I really hope Anonymous is serious and they really do take down Facebook

The real issues most people have today about privacy is the amount of information these sites are collecting about its users, the way this information is being collected, and how this information is being used. With all this information social networking sites today have about it’s users, add a real name, add an email, and add facial recognition, not only do people loose their privacy, they also expose themselves to cyber crimes, and predatory advertising & manipulation, etc., Regardless of what sites today promise regarding security, any site can be hacked. An example would the government & banks who have so called state of the art security systems. Social networking sites such as Google+ & Facebook are open door gold mines for cyber criminals. The obvious solution to address these security problems is simple, no real names, no emails. You don’t need a real name and an email address to social network effectively yet with some anonymity, you need this information to sell to advertisers & companies, you also need this information to sell someday to private interest, governments, companies, etc.,Although only 20% complete and still in Beta, ONLYMEWORLD early on seems to realize that respecting its users Privacy Rights is paramount to both longevity & success in the industry. Their platform is similiar to Facebook, Google+, Twitter, and Linkedin, yet differ because of their approach to privacy by not asking for real names, and email addresses. ONLYMEWORLD, does not have nor will it ever have Facial Recognition Software!

Lame!!!

She and her brother can eat a d...k.

Sincerely,
Anonymous

That's such a narrow-minded view. What about people in totalitarian countries that write and blog and speak out against the government. Or people that participate in peer groups such as AA or LGBT groups that might not be ready to attach their names to their online profiles. Sometimes anonymity is a matter of protecting or preserving the ability of free speech.

It really bothers the marketing director when they can't be sure the names they're selling to advertisers are real or not. How can they inform you of the breakthroughs in penis enlargement if they can't get a hold of you?

Anonymous wants you to remember the 5th of November.

Having all your info on facebook out there for all to see any time you say something over the internet isn't going to stop cyber bullying...it then just is bullying which happens face to face all the time.

Remember, remember the fifth of November,
The gunpowder treason and plot
I know of no reason
Why the gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot

The free speech afforded by the anonymity of the internet is arguably the greatest benefit the internet as a whole provides. It gives one the ability to have an honest conversation without having to be paranoid of violating social with every word you say. I don't just mean swearing, but ideas which might get you in trouble where you live, even if it's a first world country.

err, that should be, violating social RULES

Facebook already has everyone's information anyway who is on it. They are just waiting on an excuse to release it. They never really "delete" it.

Sounds like Facebook is advocating for real life bullying rather than cyber bullying. The only thing that showing real names will do to curb trolls is if people fear real life consequences, and people will only fear that if it indeed does start happening.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59pxuaCxcHw

I agree with this.

[Quote]"The use of real names online could help curb bullying and harassment on the web," she told the audience. "I think anonymity on the Internet has to go away. People behave a lot better when they have their real names down. I think people hide behind anonymity and they feel like they can say whatever they want behind closed doors.

- Randi Zuckerberg, the sister of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg "[/quote]

Randi, did you wake up stupid and arrogant or did you bang your head?

Did you ever...ever..EVER! stop to realise that for many people, bullying and harassment results when their identity is disclosed? Did it knock ring any bells in that seemingly cobweb-ridden brain of yours, that some many people would otherwise be tortured and killed for the crime of thought? Did it ever register any brain cells, that anonymity can also breed creative talent? Creative media? Freedom of expression?

Finally, here's something to oil the rusty bits. When someone knows my name, where I live and who I mingle with - when they know it just by accessing the web - it automatically makes me a target for stalking. Your stupid narrow-minded fantasy I feel, opens up the flood-gates to every sick, depraved pervert, pedophile, robber, stalker, terrorist and murdering scum on the face of the planet. For what you are proposing is a phone book of targets that can be easily accessed and traced.

Screw you and your Big Brother propaganda. People like YOU are the reason people like ME don't sign up the Face Book in the first place, the reason why I don't sign up the Google+, the reason I use all manner of fakery (ooh, the nerve), to ensure my views propagate free speach. What do you want: to find out who I am from this text, then to come round my house under some corporate-funded directive and declare me a criminal? Because that seems to be what you're shoveling.

Your cure is far, far worse than the disease. Shove it where the sun doesn't shine. Have a nice day.

Something about the road to hell being paved with good intentions. Yeah, the more of a police state you have the lower the crime, is it a healthy trade?

If they want a cock-and-ball story.. I say listen to a stupid cow for a few minutes; especially one advocating no privacy online.

Disclosing private information? That would be bad, wouldn't it. Maybe not so bad for certain people.....

And you guys who use facebook are idiots for putting it there.

I love your "The Unknown Comic" picture. Seeing it brings back fond memories of "The Gong Show!"

I do not know why you quoted me for this insulting comment.

I will have you know I have NEVER been on Facebook. As a matter of fact the primary reason I left World of Warcraft a few months back after playing it since launch was because of their partnership with Facebook with the Real ID service.

The fact is Facebook's wanting anonymity gone from the internet has NOTHING to do with protecting people whatsoever. A person with even a glimmer of common sense can see it would do the opposite. What this is all about is Facebook finding more and more ways to get a hold of people's personal information to sell to marketers.

Yes, Facebook definitely has a vested interest in this. The closest I come to a social networking site is here.

yeah good luck with that

Of all things to say that would be something to say, why is someones real name the most of interest?

Obvioulsy more then none probably for some identifications more then none of course, rather its a friend being rude or just as what some friends do maybe, or a family member and the like, but otherwords/afterwards yes, the idea does fit its place for what the issue may be.

But does it give that of saying needing to use your real name at times find its place of difference?

Of the issue to say of issues does';t seem very reasonable at times but for of it only when it is there. Yes? Obviously probably using a service for a real name basis but still of it though is that of where that is and isn't many times over. The internet is the internet but sometimes its not very big after awhile, rather it really is or not as well to say too.

Does this aid though the say facts of ideas for an issue to present another? The issue is at times changing names too many times, but then of this is the conflicts of having the same names too many times. Many thoughts that is for sure at times more then not.

Shouldn't always seem maybe like a say of "mid-life" crisis to say, just cause someone is going to know your name or not, but does it tend to be an issue either way? Maybe at not all times of course for the issue. But still of it, why is there so much emphasis??

Idk, ya know, when in terms of interest at times something aren't best for the idea even if you use them, either way. So what of it? Usually people change there names anyways cause they don't really fit for whatever reason as well, with the usage of them. Who knows why, but there is many basic things though too to have one there. This probably takes an interest more then not as well. But does vary.

They will either go for the change and the like, be liked at times and maybe not liked at others, by others/of others the most. Liked or not or for or against.

Hmmm...So the sister of the man who won't let anyone else with the name Mark Zuckerberg have a FaceBook account(There can be only ONE!) wants to end anonymity on the internet.

RRIIGGHHTT.

...deleting facebook account, removing bookmark, accepting Google Plus invite...

From one $h!t to another. No point, man. Google+ is already aiming in the same direction as FB: they already have silly games and such...