No Nicknames on Google Account

Google is trying to change the way we perceive the virtual social environments. They insist that users should use their real names. Using the nickname to keep us anonymous has a long history. At least at the beginning of the century, letters addressed to journalists were signed only with the initials of the sender. At that time, this was the general trend.

In the ’80s, with the advent of news bulletins and discussion forums, using a nickname ensured that the users will not suffer repercussions from the free expression of opinions. They could form close friendships although the real names behind the nicknames were not known. However, being anonymous you attract attention on yourself. We all know that many irregularities occur under anonymity.

In this sense, Google is trying to eliminate the problems related to nicknames and anonymity. The policy for user profiles of Google services includes the use of real name when creating an account. This is to ensure that behind those accounts are people and not fictional characters created for different purposes.

Many users did not get the idea until Google began suspending accounts that do not follow the rules. For example, a blogger’s account was suspended because the use of an account under the nickname “Skud”. Another user had problems because he used the Hong Kong style of naming the names.

At this point most people have learned the rules and must follow them. However, many people do not embrace the idea with such enthusiasm. It remains, however, to see if Google Plus will suffer from these measures.

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