“pseudonymous” is a portmanteau (or malamanteau, depending on your opinions) of “pseudo” or “seeming like” and “anonymous”, meaning “seems like anonymity (but isn’t)”.
In a pseudonymous system, it might be hard to confirm identity, but it’s possible. In an anonymous system, it’s impossible to confirm identity.
Had to go check this because I thought I was having a TIL but, while your point is basically correct, the word isn’t a portmanteau but rather means “baring or using a fake name (pseudonym)”
Okay, that’s probably a fair distinction. Don’t know enough about anonymous vs pseudonymous to disagree.
“pseudonymous” is a portmanteau (or malamanteau, depending on your opinions) of “pseudo” or “seeming like” and “anonymous”, meaning “seems like anonymity (but isn’t)”.
In a pseudonymous system, it might be hard to confirm identity, but it’s possible. In an anonymous system, it’s impossible to confirm identity.
Had to go check this because I thought I was having a TIL but, while your point is basically correct, the word isn’t a portmanteau but rather means “baring or using a fake name (pseudonym)”