Special thanks to filmmaker Jethro Patalinghug for documenting our work.
In his recent statement—hot on the heels of recent protests at Facebook’s headquarters and San Francisco Pride—Zuckerberg tried to dismiss the issue as user confusion, but his own convoluted response is just another example of how unclear and inconsistent Facebook’s policy is as a whole. While Facebook likes to talk…
“I can’t believe I’m stuck with this stupid name and I still can’t get into my Facebook,” said von Laalaa. “I know I’ve been a completely moron, but Facebook are being ridiculous,” von Laalaa said. “I’ve been locked out of my account for five weeks now and have lost all…
“For many escaping abuse or harassment, coming to terms with a sense of self, or working to maintain a sense of digital privacy, that online pseudonymous identity is important. Some teachers, police officers, or mental health workers find it crucial to use an online pseudonym. Just as one may have a…
As a technology, Facebook isn’t neutral. It’s actually changing the way we interact with names. Before Facebook how many of your friends’ surnames did you actually know? I chose my Facebook name six years ago, as I began my transition. Every person I’ve met since then has generally known me…
“Despite Facebook’s insistence that its “real names” policy keeps its users safe, a new report reveals that Facebook is the least safe place for women online. And things are turning more explosive, as stories emerge that Facebook has been changing its users’ names without their consent — and the company…
Check out some of the articles written about our protest! Includes coverage in the BBC, USA Today, The Guardian, CNN, Huffington Post, and many many more!