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Germany's Merz calls for real names on the internet (dpa-international.com)
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for an end to widespread anonymity on the internet, saying users should post under their real names.

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[–] Lembot_0006@programming.dev 16 points 1 month ago

All important shits like Trump or Merz are already posting under their real names. Publicity is a part of their job. Leave plumber Gustav out of this nonsense.