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Just as a "citizen" is a member of a country, a "netizen" is a member of the internet. However, this term is overhyped and inaccurate Web 2.0 self-love for the following reasons: - Citizens have legal rights regarding free expression and protection against illegal harassment and discrimination. Netizens do not. - Citizens have legal responsibilities to their country including refraining from illegal harassment and discrimination. Netizens do not. - Citizens are defined by their country, thus tied to a geographical location and forced to face the consequences of their opinions, choices and actions in that country. Netizens are not. - Citizens are personally identifiable. Netizens are not.
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