Facebook Versus the Drag Queens

Recently, Facebook took aim at performers who use stage names instead of legal names in their Facebook profiles, forcing them to use their real identities.

The move didn’t go over well with people like Sister Roma, a member of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a San Francisco drag troupe. According to Sister Roma’s page, Facebook forced her to use the name Michael Williams. Unlike other social media platforms such as Twitter and Snapchat, Facebook requires members to use their real identities. “If people want to use an alternative name on Facebook, they have several different options available to them, including providing an alias under their name on their profile, or creating a Page specifically for that alternative persona,” a Facebook spokesperson wrote.