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### The Real-Name System ### The Real-Name System
Unfortunately, not using your real identity is against the Terms of Services ("TOS") of many services, especially those owned by Microsoft and Facebook. But don't despair, as explained in the [Requirements][Pre-requisites and limitations:], it's still legal in Germany where the courts have upheld the legality of not using real names on online platforms (§13 VI of the German Telemedia Act of 2007[^1]'[^2]). **Fortunately, ToS cannot override laws** **(yet)**. Unfortunately, not using your real identity is against the Terms of Services ("TOS") of many services, especially those owned by Microsoft and Facebook. But don't despair, as explained in the [Requirements](#requirements-limitations), it's still legal in Germany where the courts have upheld the legality of not using real names on online platforms (§13 VI of the German Telemedia Act of 2007[^1]'[^2]). **Fortunately, ToS cannot override laws** **(yet)**.
This does not mean that it is illegal in other places but that it might be a breach of their TOS if you do not have the law on your side. **Remember this guide only endorses this for German people residing in Germany.** This does not mean that it is illegal in other places but that it might be a breach of their TOS if you do not have the law on your side. **Remember this guide only endorses this for German people residing in Germany.**
@@ -5815,7 +5815,7 @@ When people stand behind their opinions and actions, our community is safer and
- Can you create accounts through Tor? Yes, but it is very difficult and their onion address[^398] will not help. In most cases, you'll just have a random error at sign-up and your account suspended after sign-in." - Can you create accounts through Tor? Yes, but it is very difficult and their onion address[^398] will not help. In most cases, you'll just have a random error at sign-up and your account suspended after sign-in."
But this clause of their ToS is illegal in Germany (see [Requirements][Pre-requisites and limitations:]). But this clause of their ToS is illegal in Germany (see [Requirements](#requirements-limitations)).
Facebook is one of the most aggressive platforms with identity verification and is pushing hard their "real name policy". It is why this guide is only advised to German residents. Facebook is one of the most aggressive platforms with identity verification and is pushing hard their "real name policy". It is why this guide is only advised to German residents.
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"To use the Services, you agree that: (1) you must be the "_Minimum Age_" (described below) or older; (2) **you will only have one LinkedIn account, which must be in your real name**; and (3) you are not already restricted by LinkedIn from using the Services. **Creating an account with false information is a violation of our terms**, including accounts registered on behalf of others or persons under the age of sixteen. " "To use the Services, you agree that: (1) you must be the "_Minimum Age_" (described below) or older; (2) **you will only have one LinkedIn account, which must be in your real name**; and (3) you are not already restricted by LinkedIn from using the Services. **Creating an account with false information is a violation of our terms**, including accounts registered on behalf of others or persons under the age of sixteen. "
But this clause of their ToS is illegal in Germany (see [Requirements][Pre-requisites and limitations:]). But this clause of their ToS is illegal in Germany (see [Requirements](#requirements-limitations)).
- Will they require a phone number? Yes, they will. - Will they require a phone number? Yes, they will.
@@ -6023,7 +6023,7 @@ Signing-in does require an e-mail every time.
"i. Creating an Account. You can create a Microsoft account by signing up online. **You agree not to use any false, inaccurate, or misleading information when signing up for your Microsoft account".** "i. Creating an Account. You can create a Microsoft account by signing up online. **You agree not to use any false, inaccurate, or misleading information when signing up for your Microsoft account".**
But this clause of their ToS is illegal in Germany (see [Requirements][Pre-requisites and limitations:]). But this clause of their ToS is illegal in Germany (see [Requirements](#requirements-limitations)).
- Will they require a phone number? Likely but not always. Depending on your luck with your Tor exit node, they may only require e-mail verification. If you use a VPN over Tor, they will likely only ask for an e-mail. - Will they require a phone number? Likely but not always. Depending on your luck with your Tor exit node, they may only require e-mail verification. If you use a VPN over Tor, they will likely only ask for an e-mail.