ciphergoth comments on You're Calling *Who* A Cult Leader? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: ciphergoth 03 August 2011 11:21:56AM *  4 points [-]

Found it: Mudding: Social Phenomena in Text-Based Virtual Realities

Most players on LambdaMOO, for example, upon first encountering my wizard player, treat me with almost exaggerated deference and respect. I am frequently called 'sir' and players often apologize for 'wasting' my time. A significant minority, however, appear to go to great lengths to prove that they are not impressed by my office or power, speaking to me quite bluntly and making demands that I assist them with their problems using the system, sometimes to the point of rudeness.

Comment author: Rain 03 August 2011 04:31:38PM *  0 points [-]

'Exagerrated rudeness' could also be a product of the greater internet dickwad theory.

Attitudes toward MUD wiz teams are also part politics, since the leaders are often dictators of the local environment.