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Peer reviewedBaym, Nancy – Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 1995
Argues that humor can be accomplished in computer-mediated communication and can be critical to creating social meaning online. Analyzes the humor of the USENET news group rec.arts.tv.soaps (r.a.t.s.), which discusses soap operas. Combines user surveys with message analysis to show the prevalence and importance of humor in r.a.t.s. (RS)
Descriptors: Audience Analysis, Communication Research, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks
