From 8140fb2ca64838866d22f619e47b28be486c056d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rohan Kumar Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2023 06:32:29 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] New note: real name policies --- content/notes/real-name-policies.md | 19 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/notes/real-name-policies.md diff --git a/content/notes/real-name-policies.md b/content/notes/real-name-policies.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5323c47 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/notes/real-name-policies.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +--- +title: "Real name policies" +date: 2023-10-31T06:31:21-07:00 +replyURI: "https://fosstodon.org/@drewdevault/111329549329662520" +replyTitle: "Send me your thoughts on “real name” policies in free software contributions" +replyType: "SocialMediaPosting" +replyAuthor: "Drew Devault" +replyAuthorURI: "https://drewdevault.com/" +#syndicatedCopies: +# - title: 'The Fediverse' +# url: '' +--- + +The primary, hopefully-unintended function of a "real-name policy" is to exclude people and make people *less* genuine. Many aren't at home with the name deemed by society to be "real". + +There's plural systems. And trans users who haven't made a full break from their deadname(s) yet. And at-risk users who would be doxed by such a policy. And folks who simply feel more comfortable with online handles than meatspace names, for no special reason in particular. + +What incredible benefits could be worth shafting all these people? Assuming you even manage to pull it off; see {{}}{{}} by {{}}. +