Fanlore:Identity Protection
| Policy: | Identity Protection |
| In summary: | If exposing someone's identity, you should be able to demonstrate you have authority or permission to do so. |
| Related Policies: | Fanlore: Editorial Procedures |
We know and understand that many fans are very careful to keep their pseudonymous fan identity(ies) separate from their real names, for a variety of reasons. We do not intend for Fanlore to become a vehicle for unwanted outings, which might cause personal or professional embarrassment, or even real physical danger.
This is why:
- Our default assumption is that identity exposure is unwanted. If we discover that someone's identity has been exposed, the page will be reverted, and the history removed. However, should you wish to make a connection between your fannish and real-life identities, you may do so by either:
- Editing the wiki using an OpenID sign-in, demonstrating that you own the identity you are exposing, and/or
- Linking to evidence that the person concerned is not bothered by a connection being made between identities. Good evidence would be a statement made by them, on an account which they control.
- We reserve the right to treat exposure as malicious, and ban users who expose the identity of others.
