John Case wrote:
I suspect there is a Zookos-Triangle-like constraint on having anonymity and reputation simultaneously. Which is to suggest that I think it is possible, but that there will be some kind of limiting or inconveniencing factor...
I don't think so. Anonymity means having no traceable connection to an identity. Reputation requires that a series of communications be traceable back to some unique entity. This is the classic Detweiler 'nymity' argument. Reputation not tied to a meatspace identity must be tied to a persistent pseudonym. Otherwise, no reputation capital accrues. Hey, it's great to relive the classics! :) -- Roy M. Silvernail is roy@rant-central.com, and you're not "It's just this little chromium switch, here." - TFT http://www.rant-central.com