Google+ to remove private profiles

[jes]

Google+ to remove private profiles

Google+ will start deleting private user profiles

 

[Merlin]

Another reason not to use Google products. Big surprise.

 

[adrianx]

I don't know, maybe a social network type site is not the right platform for people that want to use pseudonyms. Rather use blogs and forums?

 

[ColinR]

Another reason not to use Google products. Big surprise.

Blasphemy!

 

[Shayd]

Another reason not to use Google products. Big surprise.

Kinda hard to find people on social networks when their profile is hidden.

 

[optel]

Unsociable networks are the next big thing.

 

[copacetic]

What's stopping you from making up a name, as I have done?

 

[syntax]

who cares, google + sucks. just like google wave did.
Maybe i am just over the whole social networking thing. I actually wish myspace didnt die the death it has, it was cool being able to customize your page that much

 

[Nookie]

Another reason not to use Google products. Big surprise.

Right, because private profiles on social networks makes a ton of sense.

 

[Jab]

Google only requires that your full name be visible to make the profile “public”.

That sounds awful... :erm:

 

[devilfp]

Another reason not to use Google products. Big surprise.

Blasphemy!

Indeed it is. Maybe he's an Amish or something.

Kinda hard to find people on social networks when their profile is hidden.

Let them decides for them selfs. Who is google to say your name must be public!

 

[Viva]

Let them decides for them selfs. Who is google to say your name must be public!

You can decide for yourself by choosing to use the service or to not use the service. Google reckons it makes for a better social environment, and as it's their social network, they must be the ones to make that decision.

 

[alloytoo]

Another reason not to use Google products. Big surprise.

Absolutely, the google currency is information, shame on you for wanting privacy.