how do i create a Facebook account with my avatar SL name?

[Alexi Python]

Hello!

I used to be able to create an account on Facebook for an SL avatar using their SL name but today when i tried to create one for myself i got an error:

 

"Our automated system will not approve this name. If you believe this is an error, please contact us."

 

Anyone knows why? and how or if it is still possible to create Facebook Accounts for SL avatars? i think it's a shame that FB decided to do this tho..considering the amount of totally freeeeeeee advertisement Linden Labs is providing for them thru the "Facebook integration" in the Viewer 2.

 

Thanks.

P.S. : FB help center didn't specified a reason why my name got rejected by their system so....i tried asking on their end...

ETA: Nvmnd....i just stumbled upon a blog...pff ..see for yourself ( and i sooo wish some of the Lindens would see this too  and start looking for another social network besides facebook that will allow avatar accounts ):

http://danielvoyagerblog.wordpress.com/2010/01/12/facebook-now-removing-sl-fb-accounts/

 

[Peewee Musytari]

I thought Facebook was always supposed to be for RL identities only, which is why I never really understood SL trying to be connected to it, since is SL is based on fantasy identities..

I don`t many people that want their SL name publically connected to their RL identity but I guess there must be some.

[Irene Muni]

I'm not a Facebook user, but I agree with Peewee. From the Facebook Agreement ( http://www.facebook.com/terms.php?ref=pf ): "Facebook users provide their real names and information... You will not provide any false personal information on Facebook"

[Claireschen Hesten]

remember when MySpace was the latest greatest internet social network craze not sure it's quite as popular as it used to be but you could use that for your av or there are a few social networks for especially for avi's www.linkedprim.com springs to mind as i've used it
they could be good alternatives to Facebook if FB aren't allowing non RL accounts 

[Dresden Ceriano]

You can try MOOLTO. I signed up there a while back but haven't done much with it. It is specifically for Second Life avatars. Might be worth a look.

Hope this helps... Dres

[Alexi Python]

Thanks going to try using my MOOLTO account for what i wanted to use the FB account

[Alexi Python]

thanks to all who have answered ... i still don't get the big fuss about linking SL to FB when FB is doing this to people creating accounts on FB for their SL avatars, but i will take into consideration the alternatives you provided.

 

[Irene Muni]

You're welcome.