pseudonymity

• The pseudonymity was certainly a factor, too, making it hard to cut deals. —  Romenesko
• And, let me reiterate something I have mentioned before when people start talking about quality marks and disclosure of author; these things are not necessary; indeed, sometimes anonymity or pseudonymity is essential for the author to be able to write freely. —  Libertarian Blog Place
• You could think of pseudonymity (using a fake name, but consistently, so it acquires a reputation) as being buzzed, and anonymity (no connection between a name and a reputation) as being drunk, in terms of the effects that it has on people. —  Raph's Website
• I think all this pseudonymity / anonymity handwringing is driven by the florid neuroses of a handful of non-pseudonymous bloggers who are outraged by the fact that their real-world credentials gain them no credibility at all in the blogosphere, while numerous pseudonymous / anonymous bloggers have developed -- through the demonstrable value of their actual motherfucking content -- tremendous respect and credibility. —  ScienceBlogs Channel : Life Science
• Anonymity and pseudonymity might be invoked out of fear or diffidence: in 1555, one punishment for treasonous writings was the loss of the right hand; "modest" women authors were long identified simply as "A Lady." —  BrontëBlog

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