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Wow, this article caused me to google myself and find that google has labeled me a music artist as well. I should start my own service since it seems maybe all you need to do is create a podcast, then google says you are a musician and presumably the verification process at Facebook follows google's lead.

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Is it you or a name-doppleganger?

The best is when you share a name with a famous criminal, and they don't have a picture of the criminal but do find your linked-in photo ...

Ouch that hurts.

No it's me, its just they must label all podcasters as musicians.

A (mid-20s) friend shares a name with a (70-year-old) ex-IRA member, and has been pulled out of the line for extended interrogation every time he's flown since he was a child because his name triggers anti-terrorism flags.

Last I heard he even had to get a special insert for his passport where the US State department affirms that he is not, in fact, an elderly Irish paramilitant.

I wonder if airports would accept an Instagram verification badge as proof that he's not a terrorist.

Hold on, no one dare steal my new business idea.

Buttle, I mean… Tuttle?

Your song LISP in space is a classic!

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