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What Schmidt and, presumably, Google wants is stable identities embedded in social networks. And it’s true such a platform requires effort and attention. However, a “real name” policy isn’t the way to get there. Neither is insisting that people use a more conventional name or their name on a government issued ID.

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—	Zeynep Tufekci, “Don’t Suspend Scout Finch, Mr. Schmidt. It’s Wrong and It’s Bad for Business.” \| technosociology 8/30/11

Google's Schmidt to Bloggers: Drop Dead! »

Let the analogies begin…

Written by Curt Hopkins / April 12, 2010 3:13 PM

Google’s CEO Eric Schmidt addressed the American Society of News Editors yesterday in D.C. As part of an apparent strategy of mollifying the media, he insulted the integrity and professionalism of bloggers and the quality of blogs. You know. Like this one.

“There is an art to what you do,” he said to the real journalists. “And if you’re ever confused as to the value of newspaper editors, look at the blog world. That’s all you need to see. So we understand how fundamental tradition and the things you care about are.”