You don't need a G+ Profile on your @gmail address to create G+ Page pseudonyms ...

Shooti on Nov 14, 2013 | parent | context | favorite | on: Vi Hart: cramming G+ into YouTube has made comment...

You don't need a G+ Profile on your @gmail address to create G+ Page pseudonyms for Youtube. Your main address will continue to go plus-less, and other services which strictly require a Real Name/G+ profile (like Places/Play reviews) will continue to nag you to create one.

summerdown2 on Nov 15, 2013 [–]

That's interesting - thank you. I'll check it out.