Yes, but I guess it also depends on the inconsistent definition of a "free" internet. Is it still free as long long as you're not required to give this information? For example, many news sites use facebooks commenting system exclusively. If you are required to give your full name, phone number, and other information to Facebook in order to contribute to discussion on this particular platform, are you being oppressed?
"If a business gives you something for free, then you aren't the customer, you're the product" or something like that. I just don't think enough people have realized this yet. I would much rather Facebook require everyone pay $5 to make an account with the promise to remove ads, protect your information, etc., than continue it's current model. I'll bet Facebook will offer something like that at some point, but not enough people right now are demanding it.
Fair point. But it can still be pretty irrating, and this can inadvertently affect the outcome of discussions. For example, if we used the facebook commenting system, we'd probably have less privacy-focused individuals here.