"Cypherpunk" vs. "Cryptorebel"

[Vincent.Cate@FURMINT.NECTAR.CS.CMU.EDU]

I like the label "cryptorebel" better than "cypherpunk".  The word
"punk" just does not seem right, while "rebel" does.   I do have a
certain attachment to "cypherpunk".  Comments?

  -- Vince

Word         punk[2] (puhngk)  n.
Definition   --n.  1. Slang.  a. An inexperienced or callow youth.  b. 
             A young tough.  c. A passive homosexual; catamite.  
             2. Slang. Punk rock.
             3. Slang. A punk rocker.  4. Archaic. A whore.  --adj.  
             1. Of poor quality; worthless.  2. Weak in spirits or health.
             3. Of or relating to a style of dress worn by punk rockers and
             characterized by bizarre make-up and outlandish, shocking
             clothing.
Usage        Slang.
Etymology    Orig. unknown.
Domain       Slang, Music, Art


Word         rebel (ri-BEL')  intr.v.
Definition   --intr.v. -belled, -belling, -bels.  1. To refuse allegiance to
             and oppose by force an established government or ruling authority.
             2. To resist or defy an authority or generally accepted
             convention.  3. To feel or express strong unwillingness or
             repugnance: She rebelled at the unwelcome suggestion. --n. rebel
             (rebuhl). A person who rebels or is in rebellion.
             modifier: rebel soldiers; a rebel movement.
Etymology    ME rebellen < OFr. rebeller < Lat. rebellare : re-, against +
             bellare, to make war < bellum, war.
Domain       Politics