Social networking giant Facebook is making amends to its recently imposed regulation about the use of real names on its platform. Facebook has  received lots of complaints since it imposed the rule demanding users to use their real names on the social media website.

Facebook released a tool that allow users, who are asked to verify their name, to cite that they are in a special circumstance. Facebook gave instances like the following; affected by bullying, stalking or abuse, member of an ethnic minority and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ).

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Facebook imposed the rule to use real life names in order to enable users know who they are really connecting with. Facebook added that, "This helps keep our community safe."

Following the release of this new rule, Facebook users are allowed to report users whom they suspect use fake names. When Facebook receives a complaint of a possible fake name, the company will require the user to verify their identity by providing identification documents like a driver's license.

The policy has been widely criticized by several minority groups and members of the LGBTQ community. Among these are people with Aboriginal names. In 2014, Facebook apologized for locking an account of a drag queen performers for using names such as Sister Roma.

Facebook had said that it will stand by its rule of requiring people to use their real life names.

In a statement posted on Facebook Newsroom, vice-president of global operations Justin Osofsky and product manager Todd Gage said, "However, after hearing feedback from our community, we recognize that it's also important that this policy works for everyone, especially for communities who are marginalized or face discrimination."

Because of this backlash, Facebook is testing a new tool in the United States region which will require people reporting fake user names to provide more "context" every time they report a user they suspect of using a fake name.

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