Oliver Reichenstein: "It’s no accident the superstars of the current generation of online services build heavily on verifiable identities. I’ve said this many times, and have taken serious beating from anonymous users for it. Here is my final word to you anonymous and pseudonymous 2.0 super heroes: grow up."

"How involved are reporters and editors involved in participation on their web sites? Not much. Until we fix our participation strategy, we will continue to struggle with developing the kind of online community our newspaper communities deserve."

"Many sites are embracing the concept of “news as a conversation,” and trying to create active conversations among reporters, editors and readers online."

"Vimeo exists to foster a positive environment around the making and sharing of videos. It does not exist to allow people to anonymously abuse others. That's what the rest of the Internet is for."

"Seit Sommer 2007 sind Artikel auf NZZ Online für Kommentare geöffnet. Mit Einschränkungen: Man kann nicht anonym kommentieren - zwar werden die Mail-Adressen und Namen nicht verifiziert. Aber Eingaben wie «Donald Duck» werden nicht freigeschaltet."

Massive online feedback has rocked writers and changed journalism forever. This brave new world is filled with beautiful minds and nasty Calibans and everything in between. Its benefits are undeniable. But do they outweigh its insidious effects?