-Caveat Lector- from: http://www.slis.indiana.edu/TIS/tables_of_contents/toc.html <A HREF="http://www.slis.indiana.edu/TIS/tables_of_contents/toc.html">The Information Society, An International Journ </A> ----- Vol. 15, No. 2 Special Issue: Anonymous Communication on the Internet Letter from the Editor-in-Chief Guest editors: Mark S. Frankel and Al Teich Anonymous Communication Policies for the Internet: Results and Recommendations of the AAAS Conference. [Abstract and Full Text] Al Teich, Mark S. Frankel, Rob Kling and Ya-Ching Lee Assessing Anonymous Communication on the Internet: Policy Deliberations. [Abstract and Full Text] Rob Kling, Ya-Ching Lee, Al Teich and Mark S. Frankel Technology for Anonymity: Names by other Nyms. [Abstract] Peter Wayner What's in a Name? Some Reflections on the Sociology of Anonymity. [ Abstract] Gary T. Marx Legal Issues in Anonymity and Pseudonymity. [Abstract] A. Michael Froomkin Information Privacy in the Marketspace: Implications for the Commercial Uses of Anonymity on the Web. [Abstract] Donna L. Hoffman, Thomas P. Novak, and Marcos A. Peralta Forum The Meaning of Anonymity in an Information Age [Abstract] Helen Nissenbaum Internet Anonymity in Contexts [Full text] Christina Allen ===== Abstract - TIS 15(2) Marx, Gary T.What's in a Name? Some Reflections on the Sociology of Anonymity. The Information Society 15(2). To paraphrase Mark Twain reports of either the recent death, or coming dominance of anonymity have been greatly exaggerated. This paper is a beginning effort to lay out some of the conceptual landscape needed to better understand anonymity and identifiability in contemporary life. I suggest 7 types of identity knowledge involving legal name, location, symbols linked and not linked back to these through intermediaries, distinctive appearance and behavior patterns, social categorization and certification via knowledge or artifacts. I identify a number of major rationales and contexts for anonymity (free flow of communication, protection, experimentation) and identifiability (e.g., accountability, reciprocity, eligibility) and suggest a principle of truth in the nature of naming which holds that those who use pseudonyms on the Internet in personal communications have an obligation to indicate they are doing so. I also suggest 13 procedural questions to guide the development and assessment of any internet policy regarding anonymity. ----- Aloha, He'Ping, Om, Shalom, Salaam. Em Hotep, Peace Be, Omnia Bona Bonis, All My Relations. Adieu, Adios, Aloha. Amen. Roads End Kris DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
