Blizzard decides to permanently close all official forums

Apparently, this may be related to a new law in Korea that requires internet forums with more than 100,000 users to show real names.

Apparently, this may be related to a new law in Korea that requires internet forums with more than 100,000 users to show real names.

What a joke. Then apply it to KOREAN forums. We like anonymity here in America. Hey, might as well make Zelaron users use real names too. Hell, why we're at it maybe Ebay users should have to use their real names. If you post a Craigslist ad maybe you should be forced to use your real name. Applied to anything else it sounds ludicrous but to a gaming forum nobody besides the gamers seem to care. I hope a news organization picks this up.

was on msn.com this morning

Honestly, what is a real name going to change? Most of you know my name is Chris, 1/2 dozen more of you know my last name.

This just in..

Kazilla = Chris = Kazilla = Chris = Kazilla = Chris... zomg, almost like im still the same troll.

Honestly, what is a real name going to change? Most of you know my name is Chris, 1/2 dozen more of you know my last name. This just in.. Kazilla = Chris = Kazilla = Chris = Kazilla = Chris... zomg, almost like im still the same troll.

The internet changes everything. I agree, I'm like you. I personally don't give a shit, everyone probably knows my name as well. But I don't feel it's fair to expose those who do not wish to be exposed. Let's say you're an underage girl and you post on the forums, your name gets thrown on the forums and it's very unique. Let's say it somehow gets out the state/city you live in or anything is given out, then somebody can find you via facebook and down comes the avalanche of creepers/pedos.

I'm not even worried about the forums per-say, it's whenever the RealID system takes over and is incorporated into each game to become the mandatory system where people have to use it to interact, just wait, it'll happen.

little girl reference = good point

Unless you're being billed to post on a forum (which would increase the gay % alot), just use a fake real name. Obviously.

Nice to meet you, I'm Dick Smallberries Jr.

This expresses my feelings completely.

Unless you're being billed to post on a forum (which would increase the gay % alot), just use a fake real name. Obviously. Nice to meet you, I'm Dick Smallberries Jr.

No, your alias will be your billing account's name, and you do not have the option to change it.