I really enjoy this topic. Thanks for the link.
My initial reaction is "what's in a name?" I appreciate etymology and overstand the significance of word usage. In this case though, it seems to focus on labeling and defining while missing the actual deeper point, which is to ask "what do YOU believe on this topic, and how do YOU live your life in this regard?"
Rather than figure out what 'true anarchy really is', and then seeing if you fit that definition or not.... just tell me! You did that eventually more or less.
If you pressure me to label my current position on anarchy, I'd say I'm more agnostic than anarchist! Ideally (and eventually) we will be essentially anarchist, through evolution of our consciousness. Government will play no role over our lives. How we get there from the current situation of large and intrusive government is up for debate. I'd like to do it without any major catastrophes for the people (like population dieoffs, fascist control systems, etc). An instant "cold turkey" transition would likely be the source of incredible magnitudes of human suffering. Still, I favour as quick a transition as safely possible. Ideally, we can get there soon, without anyone having to miss their daily hot shower. :)
I see widespread cannabis and hemp use (and the end of prohibition it would take to do so) as one of the quickest and most likely to succeed things we can do. I think it would be no less than another renaissance. And (ironically?) a gateway to even greater advances.
I'm going to read this again and think more about it. Thanks!