Can't we force Google to disable G+? For example, Google has been know to be trigger happy and thinking art works were porn. Or just put an obviously fake name on G+ and let it fall on the "Real Name policy"
Or just quit Google altogether, there. Maybe create then a new account on Google with a fake name.
Yes, you can disable G+ (on Android, at least).
GTalk/Hangouts can be used with a standard XMPP client - at least somewhat usable and For Now™.
Plus, if you're into CM (as the outed woman was, ironically) you'll get the recommendation to use TextSecure for SMS messages, not Hangout.
I have all these apps/services (Hangout, G+, Google Music, Google Books and probably a bit more) disabled on my phone, so it is definitely doable. I am not sure if it is reasonable and I don't think it should be required to avoid this .. crap.
Can't we force Google to disable G+? For example, Google has been know to be trigger happy and thinking art works were porn. Or just put an obviously fake name on G+ and let it fall on the "Real Name policy"
Or just quit Google altogether, there. Maybe create then a new account on Google with a fake name.