On: Why Google cares if you use your real name

[jonknee]

Considering all the bots and spam accounts that pollute twitter, I'm not sure if I agree.

[mcantelon → jonknee]

Yeah, you have a point. I'm willing to put up with the spam for getting to read anonymous viewpoints, but others my not be, so ideally it should be an option.

[icebraining → jonknee]

That's what I don't get: in a social network where you only receive updates from people you have subscribed, how can spammers affect the experience?

[jonknee → icebraining]

Twitter's @replies are a good example. Friend requests / follow updates are another.