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by mjquinn 3914 days ago
They can and do enforce the real name policy. If they suspect your name isn't real (via algorithm or user reports) they will freeze your account until you send them scans of government ID confirming your name. I have a friend with an unusual name, and she's had to go through the process twice thanks to harassers flagging her.
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"thanks to harassers flagging her"

This is a fairly significant and under discussed problem. Rush Limbaugh is probably safe from harassment... that dude commenting in some political group is not so immune. This creates an interesting chilling effect.