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[Gnnr]

Daniel,

Since your up on this stuff I have a few questions. I don't do social networking outside of posting on forums (if that even counts) but I would be impressed to see the downfall of FB. From the outside looking in it seems that the biggest turnoff of FB is that you can not remain completely anonymous (using a s/n for instance amongst other things) and that when you delete your account it doesn't get truly deleted.

Will Google be addressing these things in Google+ or has something been done already to address that?

[Daniel.]

Originally Posted by Gnnr

Daniel,

Since your up on this stuff I have a few questions. I don't do social networking outside of posting on forums (if that even counts) but I would be impressed to see the downfall of FB. From the outside looking in it seems that the biggest turnoff of FB is that you can not remain completely anonymous (using a s/n for instance amongst other things) and that when you delete your account it doesn't get truly deleted.

Will Google be addressing these things in Google+ or has something been done already to address that?

I don't know for certain. And I'm sure if I did know the answer, I probably wouldn't be able to comment.

My own personal opinion regarding online identity is that there should be roughly three levels. If Google can do this, and figure out to manage privacy correctly then G+ will be successful.

Complete Anonymity
This is useful when searching, or participating in online activities where remaining anonymous is preferred. Imagine participating in sensitive discussions regarding your legal matters, sexual orientation, or medical condition.

Pseudo Identity
This is akin to who we are on zilvia.net, xbox live, online gaming in general, etc.
Everyone has a handle or username.

Real ID
This is useful for government sites, some forms of social networking, or anything else requiring the use your real identity.