Daniel J. Solove has written what seems to be an interesting book The Future of Reputation: Gossip, rumor, and privacy on the Internet. The topic of Internet reputation is fascinating and was one of the earliest discussions. The basic premise is that our reputation is our greatest asset but as an asset it is not our own – it is in the hands of everyone else. So what happens when someone messes up that reputation?
A nice touch is that the book is available online for download and licensed under Creative Commons (BY-NC). Check out the table of contents:
Chapter 1. Introduction: When Poop Goes Primetime
Part I: Rumor and Reputation in a digital world
Chapter 2. How the Free Flow of Information Liberates and Constrains Us
Chapter 3. Gossip and the Virtues of Knowing Less
Chapter 4. Shaming and the Digital Scarlet Letter
Part II: Privacy, Free Speech, and the Law
Chapter 5. The Role of Law
Chapter 6. Free Speech, Anonymity, and Accountability
Chapter 7. Privacy in an Overexposed World
Chapter 8. Conclusion: The Future of Reputation