Online Identity. Somewhere you can actually be who you want

This paper allows an in depth evaluation of online identity to transform into a broader self examination of identity values.  Calling into question the importance of such social factors as, race, sexuality, and class gives a sort of three-point frame work in which to examine online identity.  The author does this well, laying out arguments of identity that had (often) yet to be approached in the realm of cyberspace.  I would contend that while the author succeeds in this regard, he doesn't grapple enough with what I find to be the key to the whole debate, only noting it briefly at the end:  The identity (more importantly, the possibility of a non-identity) assumed by a person in cyberspace is entirely under their control and they must know the repercussions for what they portray.  There are more places online to express one's self than anywhere in history, granted there are more happy-go-lucky antagonists than ever before as well... Creating a faceless/raceless/sexless persona is totally possible if one finds that real life challenges created by these issues need a therapeutic, virtual release, and I think to some extent nearly everyone finds this outlet when they need it.