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Google's stupid name policy is probably their worst idea ever.

Interestingly, it's somewhat undone by one of their other bad ideas: merging Youtube and Google+ accounts. Because nobody had a real name for their Youtube account, and suddenly Google creates a bunch of Google+ accounts that nobody asked for and are obviously pseudonyms.



I eliminated by Google+ account for a reason and I'm pissed to hell that I have to sign up again if I ever want to vote up or comment on a Youtube video again.


The actual implementation may have been bad but the intent (improve the quality and civility of comments) was not a bad idea and has arguably worked.


I don't see how G+ was any less civil before the stupid name policy.


Arguably worked based on what evidence?




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