Blizzard on Real ID [Jul 07, 2010, 8:10 pm ET] – Share – Viewing Comments
Blizzard tells Gamasutra they are "definitely listening to player feedback" about Real ID, and the recent revelation that this would require the use of "real names" to post to the StarCraft II forums (though they admit that any name can be registered, though it will be associated with your unique CD key). So far the outcry from fans would indicate the program is not receiving the reception they hoped for: "Real ID is a new and different concept for Blizzard gamers -- and for us as well -- and our goal is to create a social gaming service that players want to use." In any event, it doesn't sound like they are reconsidering the plan, as they explain its optional nature. "It's important to note that both enabling Real ID in game and posting on the official Blizzard forums are completely optional," the Blizzard rep said. "Players can continue to read the forums anonymously regardless of whether they choose to post in them, and their gameplay experiences will not change if they choose not to use the Real ID communication features in game."
Agent.X7 wrote on Jul 8, 2010, 16:25:If that was true, then you wouldn't have made your original comment, upon which I was happily able to point out exactly how wrong you are and governments pretty much everywhere except in the US ensure that your right to remain private exists.
Awww, was that poke at me? I'm flattered. People like me know more than ignorant people like you think we do, which is why I am not concerned about this.
You might not have noticed, but stars and royalty do live in general fortified bunkers these days.
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"For every human problem,
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and it is always wrong."
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