There is a theory, developed by Sigmund Freud, that the mind is broken down into three parts: the Id, ego, and super-ego. This idea dates back to the 1920s. In this theory, "the uncoordinated instinctual trends are the "id"; the organised realistic part of the psyche is the "ego," and the critical and moralising function the "super-ego." Sound familiar?
So lets relate this to gaming. Say there are three types of servers. The "id" is the server that doesn't admin, and allows all types of behavior on their servers. The "superego" are the types of servers that instanly ban any action that doesn't follow their rules. Then, the "ego" is the middle ground, and I quote "the oganized realistic part" where action is taken against certain behaviors, but not in an overly critical way.
Now I in no way speak for the founders, or any member of leadership, but it seems to me that one of the founders must have though of this when coming up with a name. Honestly, it could be a coincidence, but its a pretty strange one if it is. If that wasn't intended, what incredible luck our founders have. If it was intended, I say bravo for a name that fits in a perfect way.
So lets relate this to gaming. Say there are three types of servers. The "id" is the server that doesn't admin, and allows all types of behavior on their servers. The "superego" are the types of servers that instanly ban any action that doesn't follow their rules. Then, the "ego" is the middle ground, and I quote "the oganized realistic part" where action is taken against certain behaviors, but not in an overly critical way.
Now I in no way speak for the founders, or any member of leadership, but it seems to me that one of the founders must have though of this when coming up with a name. Honestly, it could be a coincidence, but its a pretty strange one if it is. If that wasn't intended, what incredible luck our founders have. If it was intended, I say bravo for a name that fits in a perfect way.
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