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		swilliamsio on Jan 19, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Tech companies are profiling us from before birth Pretty sure changing your name is free most places in the world.

langitbiru on Jan 19, 2021 | [–]

In Indonesia, the cost is more than Rp 1.7 million (120 USD) more than 10 years ago. Also you need a very good reason to change your name (religion, etc). You can not change your name on your whim.

herbst on Jan 19, 2021 | [–]

Pretty sure its not. Its also kinda hard to nearly impossible in many civilized countries if you do not have a very good reason.

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