Nevertheless, there are discrepant roles although he states that these types of roles are not as primary as the main ones. One category of discrepant roles includes those that involve false pretenses. For example, the individual in this type of role may pretend that he is part of one group while informing the other group of their secrets, much like a spy. It is evident that Goffman considers these discrepant roles as deviant and not part of the norm. Cyberspace allows a significant increase in these types of roles.
Lurkers can spy and inform to their heart's content without fear of getting caught.
It is no longer a risky and deviant role. Thus far, we have discussed the ways in which societal structure, in terms of social interaction, is affected by the non-private aspect of Cyberspace. This analysis would not be complete without mention of people's reactions to this change. Over the last several years, the literature on privacy expectations and perceptions of privacy invasion has been inconsistent. James Katz and Annette Tassone claim that public concern about this issue rose during the mid to late 1980's.