November 2001 - Air-L - lists.aoir.org

cultural history of the Internet
by Frederick Turner 11 Nov '01

11 Nov '01

Merav -- You might have a look at my paper "Cyberspace as the New Frontier?" Apart from the discussion of its discussion of the frontier variation of techno-utopianism, it has a handy bibliography. You can find it online at: http://www.infowar.com/survey/99/survey_060799b_j.shtml Good luck with your project. Fred Turner Sloan School of Management MIT

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cultural history of the Internet
by Merav Katz 11 Nov '01

11 Nov '01

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game image permissions
by shawn miklaucic 10 Nov '01

10 Nov '01

AoIR folks: Does anyone know what the procedure is for obtaining permission for using captured images from computer games in an academic article? Is it necessary? I have a few images, both captured from games and taken from the web, that are an integral part of an article I've written that is under review. Can these be considered "fair use"? Any help is much appreciated. Best, Shawn Shawn Miklaucic Institute of Communications Research University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Legal opinions, please
by Steve Jones 10 Nov '01

10 Nov '01

A colleague at my university posted the message below recently, to which there have been no replies on our local list, so I'm hoping that there might be some on air-l who can shed light on his inquiry. Thanks, Sj ---------- More frequently, email messages have had an attachment at bottom that advises the user to "burn this message if it is not for you" or something like that. Some even threaten legal action if you read the message and it wasnt intended for you. (huh? I really saw one that had that phrase!) Here is a milder version, taken from a recent academy posting: "NOTICE: This email message or attached file(s) may contain information that may be privileged, confidential, exempt from disclosure and protected by law. It is intended for use only by the person to whom it is addressed. If you have received this message in error, please do not forward or use this information in any way, and contact the sender immediately. Because e-mail can be altered electronically, the integrity of this communication cannot be guaranteed." I have been wondering about the actual legal basis for these messages. After all, the sender types in the address, the email is sent, and then it appears in the receivers email account. It would seem the sender has then relinquished control over content. In fact, copying the text above into this message seems to be a violation of the NOTICE. Does anyone know the actual law here, or why these attachments are appearing more frequently now?

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Please Participate in Survey 2001
by Philip Howard 07 Nov '01

07 Nov '01

Dear Air: The Survey2001 instrument is finally live, and we would value your help in generating the snowball sample by having your classes, friends, family, colleagues, and ultimately, doing the survey yourself. Some of the AIR folk have been working on this for two years now, and the full advisory board, drawing on talent from around the world, is identified on the site. http://survey2001.nationalgeographic.com This web-based survey instrument is designed to put all that is dynamic and fun in new media to work for us the social sciences. Please post this on your (other) favorite lists to spread the word, and have a look at the instrument yourself. It is currently up in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish, so please spread the word internationally. Several Asian languages will be added shortly. If you are interested looking through the data set from the first iteration of this survey, have a look at the Survey2000 website http://survey2000.nationalgeographic.com. Over 80,000 respondents completed this survey and the rich data covers a wide range of topics, including Internet use, culture, mobility and social values. Eventually, the Survey2001 data set will also be available for your use. p. Philip Howard ph. (773) 274-6817 / c. (202) 271-7170 / p-howard(a)northwestern.edu Sociology, Northwestern University - http://pubweb.nwu.edu/~pho442/ Survey2001 Project - http://survey2001.nationalgeographic.com Pew Internet & American Life Project - http://www.pewinternet.org

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correction:internet and national interests and internet and national security, distribute widely
by jeremy hunsinger 07 Nov '01

07 Nov '01

internet and national interests this list is intended for discussion of the tension between various national interests and the internet, such as local laws vs internet content, preserving local cultures, etc. http://listserv.cddc.vt.edu/mailman/listinfo/internet-nat-interest internet and national security this list is intended for discussion of the relationship between the internet and national security from any perspective. http://listserv.cddc.vt.edu/mailman/listinfo/internet-nat-sec -- Jeremy hunsinger http://www.cddc.vt.edu/jeremy CDDC/political science http://www.cddc.vt.edu 526 major williams hall 0130 virginia tech blacksburg, va 24061 540-231-7614

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new lists internet and national interests and internet and national security, distribute widely
by jeremy hunsinger 07 Nov '01

07 Nov '01

internet and national interests this list is intended for discussion of the tension between various national interests and the internet, such as local laws vs internet content, preserving local cultures, etc. http://listserv.cddc.vt.edu/mailman/admin/internet-nat-interest internet and national security this list is intended for discussion of the relationship between the internet and national security from any perspective. http://listserv.cddc.vt.edu/mailman/admin/internet-nat-sec -- Jeremy hunsinger http://www.cddc.vt.edu/jeremy CDDC/political science http://www.cddc.vt.edu 526 major williams hall 0130 virginia tech blacksburg, va 24061 540-231-7614

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[Fwd: [CSL] CFPs: International Conference on the History of Computing and Networks, Nov. 2002, Grenoble, France]
by jeremy hunsinger 07 Nov '01

07 Nov '01

-- Jeremy hunsinger http://www.cddc.vt.edu/jeremy CDDC/political science http://www.cddc.vt.edu 526 major williams hall 0130 virginia tech blacksburg, va 24061 540-231-7614

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Re: Interpretation in newsgroups
by Stine Gotved 07 Nov '01

07 Nov '01

Robert Arpo wrote: I´m writing doctoral dissertation on collective processes of interpretation and construction of meaning in Internet-newsgroups (Usenet, BBs, Web-boards) and I´d like to know more about research made on cultural aspects of newsgroups. <snip> Well, in my dissertation (1999) I used Goffman (Behavior in Public Places + The Presentation of Self In Everyday Life + Interaction Rituals) to interpret a newsgroup as a social gathering steered by norms (cultural norms as well as 'locally' invented norms). Because of the likeness in interaction rituals, I also used Lyn Lofland's work on the urban social space (A World of Strangers) and her later work on the urban realms (The Public Realm) to describe the not-private-nor-public atmosphere in a newsgroup. You may find my paper on these topics in the archives from AoIR:1 in Kansas. I would love to hear more about your research and the results/interpretations! /Stine

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Job Announcement (Virginia Tech)
by Matt McAllister 07 Nov '01

07 Nov '01

<fontfamily><param>Geneva</param>Dear Colleagues: Please note and forward the following job announcement from Virginia Tech: The Department of Communication Studies at Virginia Tech invites applications for one or more tenure-track positions (rank open). These positions are intended to strengthen a "communication and technology" cluster within the Department and College of Arts and Sciences. We seek colleagues who can contribute to research and teaching in several areas, including but not limited to communication campaigns, computer-mediated communication, health communication, international or global communication, strategic communication, telemedicine, visual media, and/or the economic, social, cultural effects of interactive media. Applicants should be interested and able to work with interdisciplinary teams within and across college divisions. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in communication or a related field, as well as a demonstrated record or the potential for scholarly publication, external funding, and successful teaching. ABD will be considered if near degree completion. Screening of applications will begin Dec. 14, 2001, pending final budgetary approval; applications will continue to be accepted until positions are filled. Applicants should furnish curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching philosophy, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references. Application packets should be sent to Beth M. Waggenspack, Search Committee Chair, Department of Communication Studies, Shanks Hall (0311), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061. Phone (540) 231-7625. E-mail <underline><color><param>0000,0000,00FF</param>bwaggens(a)vt.edu </color></underline>The Department of Communication Studies has 25 full-time faculty with over 750 undergraduate students and a newly-launched graduate program. With an enrollment of over 26,000 students, Virginia Tech is Virginia's largest Research 1 institution and is ranked among the nation's "Top 25" public universities. For further information on the Department and university go to http://www.comm.vt.edu/new/index.htm The home of Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, was recently cited as one of America's "Top 10 Dream Towns" for its combination of technology, culture, and outdoor activities. It is home to the Blacksburg Electronic Village. A university community of approximately 30,000 full-time residents, Blacksburg is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains near the Jefferson National Forest and the New River. To learn more about the community and surrounding regions, see the Blacksburg Electronic Village at http://www.bev.net/. The College of Arts and Sciences is deeply committed to recruiting, selecting, promoting, and retaining women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities. We strongly value diversity in the college community and seek to assure equality in education and employment. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify Beth M. Waggenspack, e-mail bwaggens(a)vt.edu, (540-231-7625, TTY 1-800-828-1120) by the application deadline. </fontfamily> Matt McAllister e-mail: mattm(a)vt.edu Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Department of Communication Studies, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061-0311 USA ph: 540-231-9830 fax: 540-231-9817

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