An open letter of petition to Facebook from its users across the world.
Head of Global Policy at Facbook, Monika Bickert, made the following public statement in March:
"There has been a lot of confusion from people who thought we were asking them to use what's on their driver's license," said Bickert. "That's not an accurate interpretation. We want people communicating using the name they actually use in real life."
FOR THE RECORD: "Little John Behan" is the name of my friend. Whether on Facebook or not, Little John is the name he actually uses in real life.
I must say, I'm disappointed in Facebook.
After many years, using the name he'd used every day, you forced him to change his name to "Daniel Behan," stating that it was the name as it appeared on his driver's license. This action on your part caused nothing but confusion for many of us, and we're here to inform you that ~ YOU HAVE MADE A MISTAKE ~ one that needs correcting immediately.
We are Little John's friends. We come from ALL 50 UNITED STATES AND 85 OTHER COUNTRIES as well. We are here to confirm to you that indeed, the name he goes by across the world, EVERY DAY, is Little John Behan.
We ask you to restore his name, LITTLE JOHN BEHAN, today! More importantly, we ask you to restore our faith in Facebook that they can hear the voice of their users, and do the right thing.
Updates
June 2, 2015
I honestly never expected 100 people to care about this little issue but you have all proved me wrong. It is truly humbling to see so many of you standing behind my friend. This is entirely your doing and I am just amazed at the kindness you have shown.
Reached 500 supporters
June 1, 2015
June 1, 2015
I am honestly overwhelmed by the momentum we have built together. This entire movement belongs to you and I am just humbled that so many people care enough to stand up for Little John.
Reached 100 supporters
May 31, 2015
May 29, 2015
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many of you have stepped up to support Little John. We are nearing a hundred signatures and seeing this much kindness for a friend is truly humbling. Please keep this momentum alive so we can show them how much his name really matters.
314 Comments
I have known this wonderful man for many years and his primary purpose is to do GOOD, especially for us Seniors. Please give him his name back so he will be able to continue with his recognized "label" -- which was/is well earned and loved by many! It's his identity!
If Facebook admin is so concerned about legal user names then why not go ahead and integrate a simple ID verification feature. - problem solved - dating sites offer ID verification for the benefit of customers.
FACEBOOK, WE WANT YOU TO KNOW WE ARE STANDING BY "LITTLE JOHN" BECAUSE THAT IS WHO HE IS TO US. WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO YOU THAT IT MUST BE YOUR WAY. WHERE IS HIS AND OUR FREE CHOICE.? BULLYING IS NOT TOLERATED HERE, WE ARE HIS FRIENDS AND VERY DISAPPOINTED IN YOU!
please let Daniel go by the name of LJ. he has been an icon for yearsit's kind of different with some people it's kind of like saying icepick has to use his real name or vanilla ice or any of these
I can't believe with all the silly, foul,and/or made-up names I see on FaceBook accounts that FaceBook would have a problem with Little John- that is the name I know him by,he uplifts people every day with his posts - and we all kn ow him as Little John
Please give Little John his name back.. He should never had to change it in the first place..He is Little John and Will always be Little John Behan...
i had enough of this. were suing u once again for all until u get it right!!!!
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An open letter of petition to Facebook from its users across the world.
Head of Global Policy at Facbook, Monika Bickert, made the following public statement in March:
"There has been a lot of confusion from people who thought we were asking them to use what's on their driver's license," said Bickert. "That's not an accurate interpretation. We want people communicating using the name they actually use in real life."
FOR THE RECORD: "Little John Behan" is the name of my friend. Whether on Facebook or not, Little John is the name he actually uses in real life.
I must say, I'm disappointed in Facebook.
After many years, using the name he'd used every day, you forced him to change his name to "Daniel Behan," stating that it was the name as it appeared on his driver's license. This action on your part caused nothing but confusion for many of us, and we're here to inform you that ~ YOU HAVE MADE A MISTAKE ~ one that needs correcting immediately.
We are Little John's friends. We come from ALL 50 UNITED STATES AND 85 OTHER COUNTRIES as well. We are here to confirm to you that indeed, the name he goes by across the world, EVERY DAY, is Little John Behan.
We ask you to restore his name, LITTLE JOHN BEHAN, today! More importantly, we ask you to restore our faith in Facebook that they can hear the voice of their users, and do the right thing.
Updates
June 2, 2015
I honestly never expected 100 people to care about this little issue but you have all proved me wrong. It is truly humbling to see so many of you standing behind my friend. This is entirely your doing and I am just amazed at the kindness you have shown.
Reached 500 supporters
June 1, 2015
June 1, 2015
I am honestly overwhelmed by the momentum we have built together. This entire movement belongs to you and I am just humbled that so many people care enough to stand up for Little John.
Reached 100 supporters
May 31, 2015
May 29, 2015
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many of you have stepped up to support Little John. We are nearing a hundred signatures and seeing this much kindness for a friend is truly humbling. Please keep this momentum alive so we can show them how much his name really matters.
314 Comments
Little John is a public figure with a brand, like any public figure, he should be able to use the name we all know him by out of respect for his purpose to show gratitude in everyday life and honor seniors in the most wonderful way... we would appreciate if Facebook could show him the same respect.
I have known this wonderful man for many years and his primary purpose is to do GOOD, especially for us Seniors. Please give him his name back so he will be able to continue with his recognized "label" -- which was/is well earned and loved by many! It's his identity!
If Facebook admin is so concerned about legal user names then why not go ahead and integrate a simple ID verification feature. - problem solved - dating sites offer ID verification for the benefit of customers.
FACEBOOK, WE WANT YOU TO KNOW WE ARE STANDING BY "LITTLE JOHN" BECAUSE THAT IS WHO HE IS TO US. WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO YOU THAT IT MUST BE YOUR WAY. WHERE IS HIS AND OUR FREE CHOICE.? BULLYING IS NOT TOLERATED HERE, WE ARE HIS FRIENDS AND VERY DISAPPOINTED IN YOU!
please let Daniel go by the name of LJ. he has been an icon for yearsit's kind of different with some people it's kind of like saying icepick has to use his real name or vanilla ice or any of these
I can't believe with all the silly, foul,and/or made-up names I see on FaceBook accounts that FaceBook would have a problem with Little John- that is the name I know him by,he uplifts people every day with his posts - and we all kn ow him as Little John
Please give Little John his name back.. He should never had to change it in the first place..He is Little John and Will always be Little John Behan...
i had enough of this. were suing u once again for all until u get it right!!!!
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Little John is a public figure with a brand, like any public figure, he should be able to use the name we all know him by out of respect for his purpose to show gratitude in everyday life and honor seniors in the most wonderful way... we would appreciate if Facebook could show him the same respect.