While managing pseudonyms at the level of code is easy, dealing with pseudonyms when building a community is difficult. Pseudonyms present a double edged sword

While managing pseudonyms at the level of code is easy, dealing with pseudonyms when building a community is difficult. Pseudonyms present a double edged sword: an online identity, but the possibility of multiple online identities (sockpuppets), the possibility of impersonation, and the egocentrism of having your pseudonym more valued than your content.