My Thoughts on Blizzard RealID

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Tachevert

By and large, I concur with the RealID discussion at Habitat Chronicles. I don’t have a lot of value to add, really. Here are my thoughts!

  • It’s scary. I’ve let my real name out, and it’s nearly impossible to fight your way back.
  • I bet Blizzard has decided that the quality of discussion on their forums doesn’t really relate to a business metric. They will stifle the signal along with the noise by this move, and that’s likely their goal.
  • Something horrible will happen as a result. Not because this is exceptionally dangerous, though it seems fraught with peril, but because it’s PRETTY dangerous and will be exposed to potentially millions of people.

UPDATE 7/9

Looks like Blizzard has changed their minds.

About Tachevert

A cofounder of www.WorldIV.com and full-time geek, Tachevert writes about whatever strikes his fancy. Despite the inherent contradiction, he can often be found videogaming or attempting to run.
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One Response to "My Thoughts on Blizzard RealID"

  • By Tuebit July 11, 2010 - 6:32 pm

    I never really understood what they were trying to do in the first place. Clean up the forum trash talk? That’s how forums are supposed to be played! What is it with game companies wanting to make their customers conform?

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