(Namespace: plural glossary)
| Type of term | Possible role for a headmate |
|---|---|
| Synonyms or near-synonyms | Uh… |
| Antonyms or near-antonyms | It's complicated |
“Gatekeeper” is one word with three completely unrelated plural-relevant definitions.
In non-system-hopping systems, a gatekeeper is a headmate who controls some of a system's internal functions. They may, for instance, control fronting and switching, or who can be coconscious with whom, or the permissible contents of internal communication and memory sharing, etc.
A gatekeeper may be, but is not necessarily, an internal self-helper.
In system-hopping systems, a gatekeeper is a headmate who controls a system's access to the headspaces of other systems.
In syscourse, a gatekeeper is a system exclusionist.