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From <Bonehead> to <cLoNehEAd>: Nicknames, Play and Identity on Internet Relay Chat.
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Bechar-Israeli, Haya – Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 1995
Examines nicknames of Internet Relay Chat (IRC) users, whose identities are condensed into a single line which states their nicknames, the electronic address, and a slogan or the users' real names. Demonstrates that although people play games with their nicknames, the nicknames they choose are an inherent part of their Net identity and their…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Higher Education, Identification (Psychology)
The Performance of Humor in Computer-Mediated Communication.
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Baym, 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