Free speech or cyber-slander? Free Speech5/2/2000; 11:48:11 PM Mar 1, 2000: "The chatters claim a First Amendment right to post messages on electronic bulletin boards using pseudonyms. They have scored some success in challenging attempts to pry loose their identities from Internet service providers."I've been rolling around issues like this. I'd like to post my complete reasoning someday, but for now, consider this. I think that yes, we do have the right to not have to identify ourselves on a message board. I also think that no particular message board is obligated to allow people to remain anonymous.The two issues are distinct, but they are often carelessly merged, to the detriment of both issues."'Anonymity is a shield from the tyranny of the majority,' the court wrote."