Difference between revisions of "Cybernaut"
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A Cybernaut is an astronaut of [[Cyberspace]]. | A Cybernaut is an astronaut of [[Cyberspace]]. | ||
| − | A Cybernaut is generally someone who is at ease within [[Online Game]] communities, [[Virtual World]]s such as [[Second Life]], and other fantasy or role-playing worlds, without necessarily being highly familiar with the history and technologies of the web. | + | A Cybernaut is generally someone who is at ease within Internet [[Forum]]s, [[Online Game]] communities, [[Virtual World]]s such as [[Second Life]], and other fantasy or role-playing worlds, without necessarily being highly familiar with the history and technologies of the web. |
The online [[Identity]] of the Cybernaut will often be ambiguous or multiple. The Cybernaut's [[Username]] is seldom their real name, and is usually a pseudonym or "virtual identity" which hides their [[Real Life]] identity. This façade of anonymity or [[Pseudonymity]] provides a feeling of liberty which easily crosses over into irresponsible behavior such as [[Flame War]]s or [[Griefing]]. | The online [[Identity]] of the Cybernaut will often be ambiguous or multiple. The Cybernaut's [[Username]] is seldom their real name, and is usually a pseudonym or "virtual identity" which hides their [[Real Life]] identity. This façade of anonymity or [[Pseudonymity]] provides a feeling of liberty which easily crosses over into irresponsible behavior such as [[Flame War]]s or [[Griefing]]. | ||
