Empirical analysis of online anonymity and user behaviors: the impact of real name policy

As Internet media has become widely used over time, public opinions formed by Internet discussions affect political and social issues more critically. While Internet space guarantees equal status and opportunity based on anonymity, privacy invasion and cyber bully have been causing serious troubles recently. In order to prevent this undesirable effect, the South Korean government implemented the Real Name Verification Law in 2007 by which...