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January 8, 2013 01:59 am GMT

Facebook Will Fight German Anonymity Law And $26K Fine Against Zuckerberg To Keep Real Name Policy

Facebook Vs Germany DoneA German court hasfiled a $26,000 fine against Mark Zuckerbergbecause Facebook violates the country's law stating citizens may use media servicesanonymously. Facebook plans to "fight [the fine] vigorously". That's wise, as altering its real-name policy could jeopardize the social network's future. Prohibiting pseudonyms lets Facebook remove spammers and serve as an identity provider for the web

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