Facebook Identity Policy ~ Is It a Modern Day Witch Hunt or Something More?
In September, Facebook decided to enforce their identity policy and they wanted everyone to use their real name – citing efforts to make the internet safer. In doing so, Facebook locked hundreds of accounts. According to a Reuters report , Facebook's policy adversely affects the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender community. This report also mentioned that Facebook, after several complaints filed, has lifted their restrictions for those in the LGBT community. What Reuters didn't mention was the effect this policy enforcement has on the pagan community. And the fact that this restriction was not lifted for them. In a blog post dated October 23rd, Silver Ravenwolf explains a concern they have in regards to this policy enforcement. “The excuse that once your “real” name is on your personal page that you can adjust your settings to private and therefore be ensured of your safety is ridiculous. Nothing, and I mean nothing, is safe on the net. Ever. The human c...