[UbuntuWomen] Use full real name policy

Sarah Hobbs hobbsee at kubuntu.org
Sun Sep 16 14:05:37 UTC 2007


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Vid Ayer wrote:
> Hi Sarah,
> 
> On 9/15/07, Sarah Hobbs <hobbsee at kubuntu.org> wrote:
>> In the last few months, i've been getting harrassed from my real name on
>> my IRC client, and my real name / picture on launchpad.  I've
> 
> I experienced it too but I avoid pasting my mug online.

Yeah, well.  It was while I was at UDS, and felt safe among the Ubuntu
community that was there.  Must have had a brain freeze, and forgotten
how big the community was.

> Heh :) I was rejected too when I didnt sign the real name agreement.
> So I sent a polite "Thanks but no thanks, I prefer using a nick
> online" reply. Frankly, its not worth my time to get harassed for what
> is essentially free labour. Its impossible to stop harassment online
> (heck, it occurs in real life too) and I dont need to waste my time
> fighting that.

Indeed.  For the record, i was on the beta team before they put in the
requirements for real name - although I doubt it's relevant.
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