Facebook announces major change to controversial ‘real name’ policy

Facebook's controversial policy requiring users to use their real names just got an upgrade

The policy itself isn't changing, according to a statement released by Tuesday, but Facebook will now allow users to explain a special circumstance when verifying their name. Users will also have access to their account for seven days if their account is reported as having a "fake" name, allowing the user to verify or update their name. In the past, users sometimes found their account suddenly deactivated following a name report.

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When users report a "fake name," they'll have to provide additional information; in the past they could submit a report without explanation. Read more...

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