Bruce,
Permit me to throw out an informal comparison of McCarty vs. Krueger:

1. In terms of the theory of "subjugation of the ego" to society, which has
been used by the FBI in criminal profiling, Krueger's ego is mostly or
completely conformant, while the newsgroups are a steam valve for the part
that is not. McCarty's ego, on the other hand, is nonconformant, in other
words, his is the classic full-blown psychopath.

2. Krueger has a very strong sense of self-identity, while McCarty's sense
of self identity is deviant, although I lack an understanding of how.

3. I suspect that Krueger's disorder may be very context dependent. Is it
possible that such an individual could function with relative normality in
other social venues.

4. Krueger's behavior exhibits paranoid elements. McCarty's behavior, on the
other hand, is characterized by a sense of power and control, as in mania,
that appears to be semicyclic.

I categorize the two above points as opposite poles of adjustment: victim
vs. victimization.

In the case of the visible characteristics, I suspect that McCarty's
personality disorder is somewhat more pervasive. Considering his temporary
success at advancing his business schemes and recruiting collaborators, it
appears he can project normality under limited circumstance for a limited
period of time. However, in prolonged association with business partners, it
appears that the psychopathology surfaces.

Bruce, perhaps I should have been a psychologist, since I find this kind of
analysis fascinating, even if I cannot do it with anything approaching
professional expertise. Your comments are solicited.