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December 15, 2015 06:57 pm GMT

Facebook announces major change to controversial ‘real name’ policy

Facebook-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 from Facebook on Tuesday, but the social network will now allow users to explain a special circumstance when verifying their name. That will flag the profile for Facebook's review teams so they can provide "personalized support."

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Also, when users report a Facebook profile with a "fake" name, they'll have to provide additional information; previously they could submit a report without explanation.

Facebook's name policy is meant to make people "feel safe and be confident they know who they are communicating with," according to the statement. It also makes it more difficult for users to anonymously bully and harass others. Read more...

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