Copyleftist Cory Doctorow on Pseudonyms
Pseudonymity makes it possible for the most marginalized people in our community to communicate with us; it also allows people who are notorious or famous to join the discussion without dragging in all the baggage of whatever it is they’re known for, making for debates that focus on substance, not celebrity.
— Cory Doctorow. Source: http://my.nameis.me/393/cory-doctorow/
(emphasis mine)
Most Marginalized, as in Social Rejects?
If my assumption is correct, then Cory Doctorow is labeling pseudonym users as ‘retards’ and asking the public to take pity on them.
The 2nd part makes more sense, in which famed people can contribute meaningfully on discussion boards etc via a pseudonym, without prejudice.
Update: realavatarsofgenius.tumblr.com’s short comment
