Difference between revisions of "Cybernaut"
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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. | 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 [[ | + | 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]]. |
==Related Terms== | ==Related Terms== | ||
| − | The term cybernaut was formed from the earlier word [[ | + | The term cybernaut was formed from the earlier word [[internaut]], by replacing the first syllables with those of the word [[cybernetics]]. The [http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-an-internaut.htm wisegeek] website makes a subtle distinction between the two terms, which is primarily generational: |
| − | *An [[ | + | *An [[internaut]] is someone who took a hand in building the Internet or witnessed its growth, and who is highly familiar with the history of the web and its technologies |
| − | *A | + | *A cybernaut is someone who grew up with the Internet, and who inhabits [[cyberspace]] as a native |
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| − | A [[ | + | Internauts and cybernauts both possess experience and knowledge of the Internet or cyberspace that goes far beyond that of the more casual [[user]]. |
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| + | A [[netizen]] is a "net citizen." The term [[netizen]] puts the emphasis more on [[netiquette]] and responsible web behaviour. | ||
In Wikipedia, the term "Cybernaut" redirects to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_%28computing%29 User (computing)]. | In Wikipedia, the term "Cybernaut" redirects to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_%28computing%29 User (computing)]. | ||
