17 Dec
2003
17 Dec
'03
11:17 p.m.
There is an excellent essay in the December 21 issue of *The Village Voice* that talks about, among other things, the distinction between anonymity and pseudonymity in the NET (on MOOs in particular). There has been a small amount of calm discussion about pseudonymity on Cypherpunks, and I don't want to revive the embers; but the distinction the VV author (Julian Dibbell) makes between the abusive behavior often masked by anonymity and the more mature concern for one's pseudonymous reputation would make good background reading for anyone wanting to mull over this issue in print.