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Facebook has revised its policy on using a fake name on the social networking site after complaints the policy caused trans people, drag queens and other marginalized groups to be suspended.

In a statement, given this week Facebook’s Justin Osofsky and Todd Gage acknowledged the problem.

The new version of the policy now “requires people to provide additional information about why they are reporting a name.”

Facebook is now giving users the opportunity to explain their reasoning for using a pseudonym.

“[Members] will be required to go through several new steps that provide us more specifics about the report. This additional context will help our review teams better understand why someone is reporting a name,” they continued.

The old policy required “people to use the name their friends and family know them by” and did not take into account trans or gender non-conforming users.

GLAAD has responded that they are grateful for the revision.

“By taking important steps to improve its name policy, Facebook is once again demonstrating a strong commitment to inclusion and respect for LGBT users,” GLAAD CEO & President Sarah Kate Ellis says. “GLAAD looks forward to our continued work with Facebook to further improve on this policy and ensure that the world’s largest social network remains a place where all people can feel accepted and safe to be their authentic selves.”