Internet Courage. Anonymity often leads people to feel more courageous, enabling them to say or do things they would not say or do if their identity was known (Barrett, 2006). It may be argued that when communicating in chat rooms, where you can conceal your true identity, youre likely to be more assertive, take more chances, and risk possible failure than you would in face-to-face situations. Do you display Internet courage? Do others you knowdisplay Internet courage?