tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post477284694666345230..comments2023-08-12T17:27:01.102+02:00Comments on The Pink Pigtail Inn: Did Blizzard just miss to do a reality check?Larísahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05769822260333419777noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-74821012549679942142010-07-09T11:41:57.480+02:002010-07-09T11:41:57.480+02:00One concern I have is that there is nothing saying...One concern I have is that there is nothing saying this is the end of the slippery slope. If they choose to implement RealID in the forums, how long do you believe it will be before this moves to the WoW Armory?<br /><br />So in one fell swoop Blizzard allows any RealID name to be searched on, because after all, we're all in it for social networking. :\<br /><br />While Blizzard has not announced such intentions, I can readily see this being a logical extension of this 6 months to a year down the road. <br /><br />Thoughts about when the Armory was initially released and how they played down the concerns of the community, are you telling me, history won't repeat itself?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-31549601647624460542010-07-07T23:30:55.252+02:002010-07-07T23:30:55.252+02:00@Copra: thanks, yeah, he's in my blogroll. I i...@Copra: thanks, yeah, he's in my blogroll. I included a link in the follow-up.<br /><br /> @Thenoisyrogue: yep. You were so right! I didn't remember who said it, otherwise I would have linked to you.<br /><br />@Muneyoshi: I suppose that's for UK citizens?<br /><br />@Octale: I hear what you're saying and good for you. But everyone isn't in your situation! If you're making a living partly from gaming journalism I suppose displaying your name isn't any disadvantage. Remember though that there are many more attorneys, doctors, teachers, psychologists, IT specialists or whatever than you can imagine in this game. Grown-ups who might get problems in their career or other real life issues due to displaying their engagement into an MMO game. It's sad, but the truth is that it's still, after all these years, connected to a social stigma. And yeah, maybe we need heroes who step up and bravely declare to the world that they're in fact gamers in their free time. But it's really not Blizzard's choice. Maybe this would be possible to do in 10-20 years, when being a gamer is nothing more strange than watching a TV show. But we're far from there yet<br /><br />As opposed to you I don't think the forums will become that much better now. It depends on how many of the serious contributors that will decide that it's worth to keep posting.<br /><br />@SpiritusRex: Yeah. I don't use Facebook myself for those reasons. I guess there's a generation gap there but I'd dare say that some of those youngsters who don't mind sharing private information will become a bit surprised one day when reality catches up on them.<br /><br />@What's my main again: I disagree on this. I don't think it's an overreaction. Creating a second account and moving over all characters isn't a small thing in my world. It's possible that I'll do like Gnome and quit. There are other MMos by the way that don't require you to display your real name. Yet.<br /><br />@Redbeard: I don't have any Face book account so I'll be free from that. But I'm concerned for the same reasons as you.<br /><br />@Sithir: yeah, I hope they'll listen too. Maybe I'm a bit naïve, but I haven't lost my faith in Blizzard yet. I'm really a fan girl I suppose.Larísahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05769822260333419777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-80068627415484383882010-07-07T19:03:27.480+02:002010-07-07T19:03:27.480+02:00Apparently, according to the CMs, they are reading...Apparently, according to the CMs, they are reading all that stuff people post on the forums and gathering feedback.<br /><br />Maybe we still could have a form of a nickname of some sorts. Guess we'll see in a few days after they process it. Hopefully.Saithirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02121434574777329896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-19373470062500802612010-07-07T19:01:39.037+02:002010-07-07T19:01:39.037+02:00In today's world, an employer -or potential em...In today's world, an employer -or potential employer- will regularly scan your online activity for anything that they don't like. While it's not illegal to be a gamer, the gaming community isn't held in the same regard as, say, the sports community.<br /><br />I suspect that the next movement that Blizz will do will be to allow you to hook directly into your Facebook account from your battle.net account. And you don't think that advertisers won't be salivating at the prospect of gaining access to a bunch of electronics consumers?Redbeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05306063084983025771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-2823424935871608252010-07-07T17:09:04.068+02:002010-07-07T17:09:04.068+02:00Assuming they don't let you create a universal...Assuming they don't let you create a universal nickname...<br /><br />If you are a "professional" and are worried about your employer's view of your gaming habits... then simply create a second account under a false name and transfer your toons to that account. Sure it cost a bit of money... but considering the time it would take for an employer to dig through the internet to find your gaming habits in the first place, I'm sure you are making enough for the cost to be minimal.<br /><br />Should you have to go to that extent? No, I don't think so. <br /><br />This same outcry occurred when they made everyone convert to battlenet. I really think people are just over reacting to this change.What's my main again?http://whatsmymain.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-21102833435521900452010-07-07T15:50:33.163+02:002010-07-07T15:50:33.163+02:00Look at the bright side - I can now find out that ...Look at the bright side - I can now find out that Nerdscoreprime, who is actually Joe Lastname and works for me in the Legal Department at Big Brother Amalgamated, when he is not at work acts like a total racist, homophobic, hate-spewing d-bag and I can fire him for "not representing the company in an appropriate manner" when he is off work. Not only can I trim the company payroll, I can destroy his gaming and professional lives simply because everyone will know that the d-bag Nerdscoreprime=Joe Lastname. Pretty sure his wife and kids will love finding out what kind of guy he really is when hidden behind the mask of anonymity.<br /><br />Those of you who know me better should know that the above is in example of sarcasm. Nonetheless, I think it paints a picture of where this Real ID slope leads. In a matter of truth about me, I work in the legal field and have used "social" sites, specifically Facebook, to gather research to succesfully aid my side in legal proceedings - word of free advice -be careful about posting your drunken, sexual or other escapades on your social pages - public information has many implications.<br /><br />Am I proud of of the fact I found information that way? No.<br />Did I like using that information? No. <br />Would I do it again to help my client? Yes.<br /><br />Welcome to the 21st Century.<br /><br />I will be finding a different game if this goes much further than forum posting - I value my privacy from people like me too much.<br /><br />SpiritusRexAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-42044028267216292642010-07-07T15:29:59.407+02:002010-07-07T15:29:59.407+02:00For the majority of the last 17 years, my name has...For the majority of the last 17 years, my name has been in the public eye in one form or another, in one community or another. In 1993, I was doing terrestrial radio under my real name. 1995-1999 I was doing sports television on the Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus under my real name. In 2006, I started a podcast that was picked up by WoW Radio. My name was public knowledge in that community, as real names were used in the "staff" area of the website. In February, 2010, my friends and I formed VTW Productions as a legal entity. My personal information and association with a gaming, tech hobby and geek culture website is now a matter of public record if someone is clever enough to know where to look.<br /><br />Guess: How many people in all that time, in all those communities that I've insulted directly or indirectly, whose traditions, beliefs, etc. I've tread on, and whose fandom I've openly mocked have come to visit me in person? Zero. None.<br /><br />I can stand up and defend virtually every single comment I've ever made, regardless of medium, regardless of topic (except maybe the soccer incident, but I accept that was wrong).<br /><br />The value of cleaning up the sewer of Blizzard official forums, and adding real accessibility to Blizzard games (instead of fake accessibility through criminally easy content, and character power level entitlements) by bringing value added discourse to official forums trumps the want for anonymity.Octalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07184085621674355771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-65156240857075985452010-07-07T15:23:41.633+02:002010-07-07T15:23:41.633+02:00If you live in the UK please go to ;
http://www.i...If you live in the UK please go to ;<br /><br />http://www.ico.gov.uk/<br /><br />and report Activision-Blizzard for breaking the Data Protection Act with RealID.<br /><br />Frankly having an arm of the UK government breathing all over them is more likely than any number of posts to make them re-think.Muneyoshinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-54652819299949816162010-07-07T15:10:19.042+02:002010-07-07T15:10:19.042+02:00Yeah, I hate to say i told you so but ...Yeah, I hate to say i told you so but ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-5600455899710823262010-07-07T14:16:36.204+02:002010-07-07T14:16:36.204+02:00If you don't see how they could benefit from t...If you don't see how they could benefit from the RealID, I suggest you read Tish's excellent post on this...<br /><br />http://tishtoshtesh.wordpress.com/2010/07/07/blizzards-f2p-plans-realid/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05501269687241477498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-90834666355227912072010-07-07T14:00:02.516+02:002010-07-07T14:00:02.516+02:00@Gazimoff: Good stuff. I know there’s a good one f...@Gazimoff: Good stuff. I know there’s a good one for Argent Dawn EU as well. Those sites will become even more important now.<br /><br />@Zelmaru: I thought for a sec about doing that as well, but for now I’ve decided to believe what they say. Maybe I’ll regret it.<br /><br />@Shadowspawned: yeah, it’s a lazy way out of their problems.<br /><br />@MisterK: I’m not sure how big impact it will have. Gnome has cancelled his account. It remains to see if more will follow. It takes a hell lot of cancellations to make them notice. And we’re pretty addicted if you ask me. But yeah, they’ve eaten a huge chunk of their credibility with this measure. As you say – if it becomes a requirement to run around displaying my name in game, this isn’t a game for me anymore.<br /><br />@Keeva: This sounds horrible. That people would skip over your recruitment because you are a girl. Absolutely horrible. The thought really didn’t occur to me. But maybe you’re right. There are still some prejudices flourishing. <br /><br />@NaturalGamerGirl: Exactly my view. They could have done this in a different, smarter way.<br /><br />@Xaxziminirax the Second: A very good list of arguments and good suggestions about how they could manage their forums better without leaving out our names. Thanks! And closing the RP forums definitely is a con in my world. I’m a closet RP:er!<br /><br />@Hound: You seem to be in a good situation personally. But realize that everyone else isn’t. There’s a lot of talk about money. But I don’t quite see how they’ll make more money out if this. What are they selling?<br /><br />@Jormundgard: hehe… you could certainly think so! To be fair, I’d rather say it’s got to do with the Facebook cooperation. But the thought strikes you.<br /><br />@Shintar: Intrigued? Well. I’m furious and saddened since it makes players such as Gnomeaggedon cancel their subscriptions.<br /><br />@Pangoria Fallstar: You don’t have to go there and delete your posts. It won’t show up retroactively. <br /><br />@Janvaa: No flames or trolls here at the inn… I suppose you reposted your post from the forums here. Which is fine. Valid points.<br /><br />@Typhoon Andrew: Yeah. I didn’t believe there was one for Real ID. But now I see it.<br />The slippery slope.<br /><br />@KiwiRed: Another cancel. Sad to see you go.<br /><br />@Louise: Another aspect. Didn’t think of it. Yeah. Celebrities can forget about participating in the forums.<br /><br />@Falir: You can e-mail Blizzard but you’ll not get any response whatsoever like you can if you’re lucky in the forums, getting a ”blue”. And you can’t discuss with other players. Where did the community go? Out through the window. For some players it’s impossible jobwise to make it public that you’re playing an mmo. Gnomeaggedon, www.gnomeaggedon.net, is cancelling his sub now for that reason.<br /><br />@Korenwolf: Thanks for the link. It’s interesting. Judging from that interview they’re probably taken by surprise by the reaction.<br /><br />@Timefortincan: I think you’re stuck with your Battlenet ID, unfortunately. Little did I know that this would happen when I signed up.<br /><br />@Copra: I just don’t see how they’ll make more money out of this. What are people going to pay for? Unless they launch a service where you pay extra for NOT having to show your real name. That might work ofc.<br /><br />@Anonymous: I’m actually just waiting for some major newssite to pick it up. That might be a wake-up for Blizzard. It certainly bites better than 15 000 posts at the forum…Larísahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05769822260333419777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-10799639610392406612010-07-07T13:58:31.611+02:002010-07-07T13:58:31.611+02:00@Dechion: Yeah, that’s my standpoint too. I play t...@Dechion: Yeah, that’s my standpoint too. I play this game to become someone else, to escape reality. If they’ll force me to display my name, I’ll have to find some other place to go where I’m still allowed to use my imagination. Currently LOTRO doesn’t feel like a bad alternative.<br /><br />@Dwism: I’m trying to make up my mind and make a qualified guess if they’ll back on it or not. I’m not sure yet. They don’t mind about opinions from people like you and me. But when Ciderhelm and other recogized community speaks up I guess it hurts… a little bit at least.<br /><br />@Spinksville: I feel cheated tbh. I thought they aimed for middle class people like me as well. But I was wrong.<br /><br /> @Bri: RP forums will have to move somewhere else, that’s for sure.<br /><br />@Tesh: Yeah. I’m a bit surprised. I thought we in the non-Facebook-generation had higher average income.<br /><br />@Perilmar: We post on the forums for various reasons. Guild recruitment is one. Technical support is another. Guild recruitment will have to move elsewhere, to Tankspot and other places. And technical support… well they’ll have more e-mails to take care of, that’s for sure.<br /><br />@Saithir: Good for you to have a work where gaming is accepting. Everyone hasn’t. I agree that a nickname solution would have worked fine.<br /><br />@Hatch: yeah. What you said.<br /><br />@Manorton: Yeah, it’s Blizzard’s game. But most business do some research among their customers before making changes like this. They recently had some sort of survey sent out, covering a number of questions, but as far as I know of this wasn’t one. I think that if they would have included it, they might have reconsidered this idea after listening to the response. Good for you to be I a life situation where you can be absolutely open about gaming. AND having a fairly common name. personally I have a name that is carried by one person on planet Earth. Me.<br /><br />@Analogue: What you said.<br /><br />@Talarian: I was like you: pretty cool about Real ID since I didn’t plan to use it in-game. This is an entirely different matter.<br /><br />@Holly: If you don’t mind showing your rl name you’ll be fine because it will be optional to show your character name. Which feels a bit weird and reversed to me.<br /><br />@Video Game Philospher: No I don’t think it will be the end of WoW either. But a little part of me actually wishes it would.<br /><br />@Ratshag: The orc is right.<br /> <br />@Anonymous: what you ask for could easily be arranged without leaving out our real life names. You could link the characters together. I’m sure others would mind that but it wouldn’t be a biggie to me.Larísahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05769822260333419777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-1464878070660849712010-07-07T13:54:10.160+02:002010-07-07T13:54:10.160+02:00Another option instead of cancelling your subscrip...Another option instead of cancelling your subscription is to write to the technology desk at national newspapers. Any story that combines World of Warcraft, Facebook and privacy concerns will get column inches.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-71093564029905665122010-07-07T12:25:41.541+02:002010-07-07T12:25:41.541+02:00Like I posted on my blog, Blizzard is in this for ...Like I posted on my blog, Blizzard is in this for the money. Social media being the craze and power word of the business at the moment, they are stretching every string to be the first to make it worth money. They've built their customer base over the last 6 years for this product, so why wouldn't they try to benefit the most from it?<br /><br />This is only the beginning, really. The RealID is bound to be branded and put a price tag on it. As whole or as in segments.<br /><br />And like Dechion, I was not amused when RealID was announced. Not at all.<br /><br />C outAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05501269687241477498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-80566355497831082832010-07-07T12:12:56.284+02:002010-07-07T12:12:56.284+02:00It's Blizzard's creation - I pay my fee to...It's Blizzard's creation - I pay my fee to play the game. I accept the terms, or I no longer use the service/play the game.<br /><br />I dislike having my gender and name found so easily - I don't even know if I can change my battlenet "identity" to something that is less personally identifiable.<br /><br />In my profession, gaming is not viewed highly. It is not the sort of thing that one puts on a CV - gaming is not an activity that has the same networking potential(how ironic) as golf, or being a governor of a local school - I would not choose to have my employer aware of my free-time gaming. <br /><br />My online usenet presence, such as it is, is limited to an entirely separate identity. I like having my online identity separate from my professional one. I don't like them mixed. I like that choice.<br /><br />So, I might browse Blizzard forums, but will not post there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-51130693817043232852010-07-07T11:37:13.769+02:002010-07-07T11:37:13.769+02:00@KiwiRed - "I'd just remind you that if y...@KiwiRed - "I'd just remind you that if you have technical issues with the game for whatever reason, your best avenue of recourse is... the forums."<br /><br />"Phone support is provided in English, French, Spanish, Russian, and German. (...) You can also contact our Customer Support Team through our web-form, or browse our FAQ section here."<br /><br />Granted, I had to use their support only once in the few years I play WoW, and for the Blizzard Store, not for the game itself. It did work though and my problem was solved.<br /><br />Best or not, it's not the only way, is it?Saithirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02121434574777329896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-19758776183178211252010-07-07T10:51:46.612+02:002010-07-07T10:51:46.612+02:00As ever, follow the money
http://content.usatoday...As ever, follow the money<br /><br />http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gamehunters/post/2010/05/blizzard-and-facebooks-friendly-social-networking-deal-launches-with-starcraft-ii-/1Korenwolfhttp://vomsters.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-32748738794140575062010-07-07T06:59:03.898+02:002010-07-07T06:59:03.898+02:00Personally as long as the things you post are cons...Personally as long as the things you post are constructive and well thought out I don't see anything anyone could post as being harmful. You should already be protecting your personal info etc on social networking sites. People are more likely to try identity theft through those avenues anyway as they have a lot more info to go on than just your name.<br /><br />Also I'm sure there will still be some ways to submit feedback without everyone seeing your name. In game ticket, email, etc. It just means your feedback won't be public.Falirhttp://www.atakama.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-30927059377070394812010-07-07T06:23:19.032+02:002010-07-07T06:23:19.032+02:00I can't believe they'd do this. Everyone k...I can't believe they'd do this. Everyone knows of famous people like Mila Kunis and Vin Diesel play WoW, how many reporters/ fans are now going to search through every forum to find a famous name then stalk it. It'll bring a new era of fanboi realms.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02591533569526154530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-44849153989483092622010-07-07T06:16:30.284+02:002010-07-07T06:16:30.284+02:00To the person saying you can now look up my charac...To the person saying you can now look up my characters on the armory...no you can't.<br /><br />Now I can post on a lvl 0 alt...aka just my name. You don't even have to attach a character to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-36911687245361587992010-07-07T05:38:13.807+02:002010-07-07T05:38:13.807+02:00I agree Saithir, all it would take to make it mini...I agree Saithir, all it would take to make it minimally acceptable for me would be the option of using a nickname instead of my name, or at least some form of recognition that they will be implementing it in the near future.<br /><br />Also, for those who're saying "If you don't like it, don't use it" I'd just remind you that if you have technical issues with the game for whatever reason, your best avenue of recourse is... the forums.<br /><br />As it is, this is my tipping point on the matter, and I'm cancelling my subscription.KiwiRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07633965622256557221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-21737090435572942742010-07-07T05:33:27.221+02:002010-07-07T05:33:27.221+02:00I hate this.
I'm a blogger, who's real n...I hate this. <br /><br />I'm a blogger, who's real name is easily found if you're willing to dig a bit, and I still think this is a total mistake. Totally wrong.<br /><br />What worries me is that I now feel like we are not at the end of the slippery slope.TyphoonAndrewhttp://typhoonandrew.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-10210721342028534032010-07-07T04:27:41.929+02:002010-07-07T04:27:41.929+02:00I am also VERY against their new policy with Real ...I am also VERY against their new policy with Real ID. <br /><br />I know some of you will flame me as being paranoid or reactionary for saying this, but there is the potential for real life danger/ risk to exposing your full name on forums such as this. <br /><br />Professionally, there are a lot of companies that would hold it against you if they found out you were a gamer. I know of quite a few industries that frown on this, and it's not unheard of for future and current employers to google/ facebook search before hiring. <br /><br />Another thing I'm concerned about is the potential for stalking. No, I'm not saying anybody would care to stalk me. What I'm saying is, that it has happened, it's not unheard of. Granted, if you're a male, it's probably not something that concerns you and is therefore easy to dismiss. It's very rare for a man to be stalked. However, there are some things any/ every woman should be aware of... <br /><br />-You don't go walking around super late at night in unknown, dark places needlessly. <br />-You never accept a drink from a stranger without seeing the bartender pour it, or open it yourself. <br />-You always bring enough cab fare with you on a date. <br />-And you use common sense when using your real identity in large, public settings. <br /><br />If you have a common name, maybe it's not as concerning to you. I happen to have a very unique name, and it wouldn't be too hard to look me up by knowing my full name and the state I live in. <br /><br />Basically, I feel like I'm being made to choose between being an active member of the Blizzard/ WoW community or my own personal safety...and it PISSES me off. <br /><br />Go ahead, trolls. Have a field day if you must...but I stand behind my reservations. You will not be seeing me on these forums again once they change it. <br /><br />Edited to say: This will probably affect my ability to fulfill my duties as a recruitment officer if I can't post what we need as a guild on the forums, too. I can't believe Blizzard could be THIS stupid. What the hell are they thinking up there in their offices?Janyaahttp://www.jubilance.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-41448601368955780422010-07-07T03:53:37.710+02:002010-07-07T03:53:37.710+02:00@Klepsacovic
"That's good for you. Not ...@Klepsacovic <br /><br />"That's good for you. Not every person in the world is so fortunate. Why should Blizzard make that worse?"<br /><br />Not every person in the world has to post on Blizzard forums either, do they? If you don't post on them, how are they making it worse?<br /><br />I wonder how many posts Hatch, who spews angry crap around, made on the forums, or is it just spewing crap for the sake of spewing it. But enough of this.<br /><br />"People often seek to keep their work and non-work lives separate. Blizzard has no right to interfere with that. While we have the right to simply quit, to opt out entirely, that's just going from one bad extreme to another."<br /><br />But do you really have to go to the extremes? The current forums will stay as they are, this was confirmed by the blues - that they will not be upgrading all of this crap there is now.<br /><br />The *new* forums, well, don't post on them if you don't like your name appearing for whatever reason. That's opting out of it. You don't have to quit the game entirely to not have your name on it - you just don't post there.<br /><br />It still doesn't solve any of the real problems, like the one that Keeva pointed out - when you *need* to post something there. Or tech help/support forums, or RP ones...<br /><br />The best and obvious solution would be to introduce an optional nickname for the Battle.net profile. That would be enough.Saithirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02121434574777329896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7084921087677216126.post-42363845863984773152010-07-07T03:13:45.426+02:002010-07-07T03:13:45.426+02:00The fact that I have to pay $15 to go in a delete ...The fact that I have to pay $15 to go in a delete my posts is upsetting. I don't want to do it, because I don't want to be involved with WoW anymore.<br /><br />All those saying how they don't want this... I'm sorry, if you don't quit WoW with that being the reason, then no change will ever occur. A mass exodus of people will make them change policy, because they only think with their money.<br /><br />So here's the breakdown, most people won't leave, and Blizzard will send a message out to the world to go ahead and use people's real names.<br /><br />I'm not returning to WoW anymore. Forget it. Not worth it. I'm more annoyed than angry though. I really was looking forward to Cataclysm, and Diablo 3. Now I'll have the pleasure of hearing everyone else tell me how great the games are, while I play Ms. Pac-man, and Plants vs. Zombies.Pangoria Fallstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01148359926488188195noreply@blogger.com