Question for Nethaera, Zarhym, etc.

#0 - July 6, 2010, 5:51 p.m.
Blizzard Post
So, just to give us all warm and fuzzy feelings about the forums changes coming up requiring real names to post, would you all mind telling us all your real names now?

You guys work as Blizzard, right? Let's see... real name, location... hmm...

How confident are you all having this information out on the forums? Or... perhaps Blizzard employees will have a special anonymity?

Just wondering...

#7 - July 6, 2010, 6:14 p.m.
Blizzard Post
Here's the full announcement, if you have not yet had a chance to read it:http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=25626109041
Q u o t e:
The official forums have always been a great place to discuss the latest info on our games, offer ideas and suggestions, and share experiences with other players -- however, the forums have also earned a reputation as a place where flame wars, trolling, and other unpleasantness run wild. Removing the veil of anonymity typical to online dialogue will contribute to a more positive forum environment, promote constructive conversations, and connect the Blizzard community in ways they haven’t been connected before. With this change, you’ll see blue posters (i.e. Blizzard employees) posting by their real first and last names on our forums as well.


Emphasis mine. Blizzard "blue" posters will indeed display their first and last names when posting.

If you have constructive criticism for this planned change to the forum system, though, please post it in the Battle.net Update: Upcoming Changes to Forums thread at the top of this forum: http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=25712374700&sid=1

Thank you!