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A gatekeeper is a [[headmate]] who controls [[switching]], access to certain areas inside the headspace, or access to certain system members or memories. In [[Gateway|gateway systems]], this can also refer to a headmate whose job it is to watch over new system members trying to enter the system and either welcome them or deny them access. | A gatekeeper is a [[headmate]] who controls [[switching]], access to certain areas inside the headspace, or access to certain system members or memories. In | ||
[[Gateway|gateway systems]], this can also refer to a headmate whose job it is to watch over new system members trying to enter the system and either welcome them or deny them access. | |||
Some gatekeepers may be able to force switches. | Some gatekeepers may be able to force switches. | ||
==Related Terms== | ==Related Terms== | ||
Gatekeepers can be [[Trauma Holder|trauma holders]] if they are a memory repository for a whole system, and may use more specific labels, like [[Overseer|overseer]], [[innkeeper]], [[Internal Self Helper|ISH]], or [[Receptionist|receptionist]]. | Gatekeepers can be [[Trauma Holder|trauma holders]] if they are a memory repository for a whole system, and may use more specific labels, like [[Overseer|overseer]], [[innkeeper]], [[Internal Self Helper|ISH]], or [[Receptionist|receptionist]]. | ||
This should not be confused with [[System gatekeeper|system gatekeepers]], which are those who gatekeep who can be considered plural or who can use what terminology. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The general sense of gatekeeping, restricting access or information, has been in use since around since 1943. In the context of plurality, gatekeeper has been in use for several decades. The usage in the context of [[Gateway|gateway systems]] is more recent. | The general sense of gatekeeping, restricting access or information, has been in use since around since 1943. In the context of plurality, gatekeeper has been in use for several decades. The usage in the context of [[Gateway|gateway systems]] is more recent. | ||
[[Category:Terms]] | [[Category:Terms]] | ||
[[Category:System Roles]] | [[Category:System Roles]] | ||
Revision as of 14:23, 15 April 2021
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| Applies to | headmates |
| Coiner | did-research.org and the Seafoam System |
A gatekeeper is a headmate who controls switching, access to certain areas inside the headspace, or access to certain system members or memories. In
gateway systems, this can also refer to a headmate whose job it is to watch over new system members trying to enter the system and either welcome them or deny them access.
Some gatekeepers may be able to force switches.
Related Terms
Gatekeepers can be trauma holders if they are a memory repository for a whole system, and may use more specific labels, like overseer, innkeeper, ISH, or receptionist.
This should not be confused with system gatekeepers, which are those who gatekeep who can be considered plural or who can use what terminology.
History
The general sense of gatekeeping, restricting access or information, has been in use since around since 1943. In the context of plurality, gatekeeper has been in use for several decades. The usage in the context of gateway systems is more recent.
