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Most Brits Favor Social Media Transparency
- Computer Business Review, Sunday, August 18, 2013 3:38 PM
About 72% of UK citizens agree that social media sites like Twitter should allow permission for usage only if people provide a fully verified name and address. While 14% oppose and equal percentage were unsure, about 82% of those aged 60 or over are not in favour of social media anonymity and 54% of 18-25 year olds also agree with the elders. This study by YouGov comes on the heels of a series of cases of social media abuse, including abusive Twitter messages being sent to high-profile women.
