Facebook Departs From Real-Name Policy to Allow Privacy in Rooms

New app reminiscent of old Web

Facebook’s new app Rooms is a nod to the desire for anonymity online and represents a throwback to the old-school Internet. Facebook launched its anticipated privacy-centric app this week to capture some of the momentum that has powered a rise in secret-sharing apps and the popularity of forums like Reddit, where participants go by aliases.

On Facebook, users have to reveal their real names, but not on Rooms. The iOS app allows Rooms creators to open their own topic threads for discussion.

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