But what's so problematic about someone pretending to be "me"? Should I worry about somebody tarnishing the reputation of my anonymous character? You see, the thing is, there is no "me" in the first place.
There is no identity when we transgress the boundary of the name. However, even when anonymous we are restricted by the name. Instead of a distinct entity the anonymous becomes a fantasy based on a collective identity. To demand an identity in place of this fantasy is dehumanizing.
But that's the whole point of anonymity on the web, could be anybody
ReplyDeleteSo what do I have to write in exchange for identity?
ReplyDeleteThe problem with being anonymous, is anyone can pretend to be you
ReplyDeleteBut what's so problematic about someone pretending to be "me"? Should I worry about somebody tarnishing the reputation of my anonymous character? You see, the thing is, there is no "me" in the first place.
ReplyDeleteTarnish
ReplyDeleteThere is no identity when we transgress the boundary of the name. However, even when anonymous we are restricted by the name. Instead of a distinct entity the anonymous becomes a fantasy based on a collective identity. To demand an identity in place of this fantasy is dehumanizing.
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