Blizzard Publishes FAQ on Real ID and Facebook for Battle.net and its Games

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Blizzard has published a set of answers to some frequently asked questions in regards to the company's Real ID system, Facebook integration, and privacy concerns.

Many of the community's concerns are addressed here, but it is clear that Blizzard is moving forward with its plan to turn Battle.net into a social gaming network in some capacity. The company stresses that much of this information is subject to change as development on Battle.net and its games continues.

One of the central complaints -- that friends of Real ID friends could see a player's real name -- will be addressed:

We recognize that some players would prefer not to be displayed on friends lists in this fashion, so we plan to include an option that will allow players to opt out of appearing on their Real ID friends' 'friends of friends' lists. We're anticipating this feature to be available for StarCraft II shortly after release of the game, and World of Warcraft at around the same time -- we'll have more information for you in the coming weeks."

If you have concerns about Real ID and Blizzard's plans, do yourself a favor and read the full FAQ. It certainly won't answer every question, but should at least clear up a lot of misinformation surrounding the controversial program.

From The Chatty
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    July 16, 2010 3:38 PM

    Just like adding water to high molar acid, real men prefer to have to opt out of privacy violation web settings. Facebook is so popular sow Battlenet should emulate them as much as possible, maybe there can be some battle type in farmville. "Player 2 has poisoned your milk! Also, player 2 has more than double your friends! "Player 2 is dating a person you were recently in a relationship with :(" "Game Over!!"



    Edited for dumb mistake.

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      July 16, 2010 3:43 PM

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      July 16, 2010 3:48 PM

      This post is strange, I didn't know we can edit our posts. :0

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      July 16, 2010 9:00 PM

      if its anything other than sulfuric acid, adding water to acid isn't really dangerous.

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      July 18, 2010 1:13 PM

      You do realize all names are generic as all hell. Try searching for your name on facebook or in the white pages. You either have a huge family or nothing to worry about. Not to mention last I checked you can just enter your real name for billing and a fake one for battle net which can be changed at any time.

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        July 18, 2010 8:18 PM

        Just a hunch, but I take it you're a heterosexual white male?

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