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Re: [Air-L] Literature wanted: what does it feel like to use a computer?
by Dan Perkel 24 Sep '07

24 Sep '07

Hi David, McCarthy and Wright's Technology as Experience (2004) may be helpful in this regard. They don't take a phenomenological approach, per se, but they do comment on prior phenomenological approaches (as well as others, so this book might point you in directions you want to go) as well as introduce an interesting take on the notion of "experience." http://www.amazon.com/Technology-as-Experience-John-McCarthy/dp/ 0262633558/ref=sr_1_2/103-5114096-0795858? ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1190137635&sr=8-2 Regards, Dan Dan Perkel School of Information University of California, Berkeley dperkel(a)ischool.berkeley.edu http://dream.sims.berkeley.edu/~dperkel/wordpress/ http://digitalyouth.ischool.berkeley.edu On Sep 18, 2007, at 10:30 AM, Alecea Standlee wrote: > David, > I wonder if the literature on anonymity, flaming,trolls etc might > be a place to start. > > -A > > David Brake <d.r.brake(a)lse.ac.uk> wrote: I presume there is > literature out there taking a phenomenological > view of what using a computer feels like but I am not sure where to > start looking. I hope to use it to buttress a hunch I have about why > people seem to have trouble in managing public vs private space > online. My feeling is that its because typing stuff into a computer > just doesnt feel like you're addressing a large crowd at that moment > - it feels like you are talking to yourself (unless you are > addressing it to particular named other people who you can then > visualise). One can make a similar point about the long life of blog > postings. They feel conversational, not like having something > published and indexed. > > Anyway given this example I hope you can see the kind of literature > which might help here. Any ideas? If not of texts directly about the > experience of using a computer then perhaps just the best literature > to apply to approach the subject generally. Schutz? > > --- > David Brake, Doctoral Student in Media and Communications, London > School of Economics & Political Science > > mPhilPhDMediaAndCommunications.htm> > Also see http://davidbrake.org/ (home page), http://blog.org/ > (personal weblog) and http://get.to/lseblog (academic groupblog) > Author of Dealing With E-Mail - > dealingwithemail/> > callto://DavidBrake (Skype.com's Instant Messenger and net phone) > > > > Please access the attached hyperlink for an important electronic > communications disclaimer: http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/ > secretariat/legal/disclaimer.htm > _______________________________________________ > The Air-L(a)listserv.aoir.org mailing list > is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org > Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http:// > listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org > > Join the Association of Internet Researchers: > http://www.aoir.org/ > > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not > web links. > _______________________________________________ > The Air-L(a)listserv.aoir.org mailing list > is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org > Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http:// > listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org > > Join the Association of Internet Researchers: > http://www.aoir.org/

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Call for Proposals
by Pam Brewer 24 Sep '07

24 Sep '07

Dear Colleagues-- Kirk St. Amant asked me to to send this along to the list. <<BEGIN CALL FOR PROPOSALS>> Call for Panel and Paper Proposals: IEEE International Professional Communication Conference 2008 (IPCC 2008) Conference Theme: Opening the Information Economy Conference Location: Concordia University, Montréal, Canada Conference Dates: July 13-16, 2008 The information economy is based on the collection and the exchange of data and ideas. We all either contribute to or use materials from the information economy in most aspects of our everyday lives. As a result, the information economy exists as an environment in which we are all contributors and consumers. Within this system, effective communication is essential to success, allowing individuals to contribute ideas and information effectively and to make efficient use of the goods and services. Few of us, however, understand all of the nuances of the information economy or the communication factors that affect its operations. This conference seeks to examine or to "open" this economic model by examining the connections between communication practices and the products, practices, and services that constitute the information economy. The objective of such an examination will be to help attendees better understand and participate in the information economy as both contributors and consumers. The conference will take place on the campus of Concordia University in Montréal, Canada and will consist of paper presentations and panel discussions that focus on various communication, design, social, and cultural aspects of the information economy. POSSIBLE TOPIC AREAS Suggested topic areas include but are not limited to the following: • Establishing and assessing the value of knowledge work and knowledge products • Information design, usability, and accessibility • Virtual teams, online collaboration, and distributed models of work • Cross-cultural communication, globalization, outsourcing, translation, and localization • Legal policies and social issues related to the information economy • Media selection and multimodality • The role of and perspectives on teaching and training within the information economy • Content management, open source software, single sourcing, and XML PROPOSAL SUBMISSION PROCESS AND SUBMISSION DATES Send 1-2 page (250-500 word) proposals to IPCC2008(a)gmail.com by • 15 October 2007 (deadline for submissions to be considered for early acceptance) • 15 December 2007 (deadline for regular submissions) For conference- or proposal-related questions contact: IPCC2008(a)gmail.com <<END CALL FOR PROPOSALS>> -- Pamela Estes Brewer Lecturer Department of English Appalachian State University PhD Candidate, Texas Tech University phone 828-262-2351 email brewerpe(a)appstate.edu

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list of women speakers for your conference
by Jeremy Hunsinger 24 Sep '07

24 Sep '07

http://www.personism.com/2006/10/11/list-of-women-speakers-for-your- conference/ i'm surprised that there aren't more people from air-l on this list. jeremy hunsinger Information Ethics Fellow, Center for Information Policy Research, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (www.cipr.uwm.edu) wiki.tmttlt.com www.tmttlt.com () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments http://www.stswiki.org/ sts wiki http://cfp.learning-inquiry.info/ Learning Inquiry-the journal http://transdisciplinarystudies.tmttlt.com/ Transdisciplinary Studies:the book series

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Faculty position at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
by James Watt 24 Sep '07

24 Sep '07

Please pass this on to anyone you think might be interested, especially graduate students completing their degrees this year. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute School of Humanities and Social Sciences Department of Language, Literature and Communication Tenure Track Junior Faculty Position in Communication and Technology The Department of Language, Literature and Communication seeks a strong scholar/researcher in communication and technology. We are especially interested in candidates whose focus complements faculty strengths in games studies, human-computer interaction, or new media studies from the perspective of current communication theory and research methods. Candidates are expected to develop a substantial program of research leading to peer-reviewed publication and external funding. Teaching opportunities will be at the undergraduate and graduate level with the typical teaching load set at two courses per semester. Our flexible program allows faculty to devise and teach courses related to individual scholarly interests. The candidate should show evidence of strong promise in teaching and scholarship The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to a multidisciplinary mission in communication in technologically mediated contexts that draws upon communication studies, human-computer interaction, digital rhetoric, technical communication, new media studies, and graphic design. The department has just added an interdisciplinary B.S. in Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences and an M.S. in Human Computer Interaction to a program portfolio that includes one of the top-ranked Ph.D.s in Communication and Rhetoric in the country and a joint B.S. in Electronic Media, Arts, and Communication. The department also makes substantial contributions to teaching in a B.S. and M.S. in Information Technology. Faculty and students have access to the Social and Behavioral Research Laboratory (http://www.sbrl.rpi.edu) and other Institute research facilities. More information about the department is available at http://www.llc.rpi.edu. Rensselaer was named one of the New Ivies by the 2007 Kaplan/Newsweek How to Get into College Guide," a list of elite colleges whose first-rate academic programs, combined with a population boom in top students, have fueled their rise in stature and favor among the nations top students, administrators, and faculty edging them to a competitive status rivaling the Ivy League. Rensselaer is a U.S. News and World Report top-50 university with approximately 5000 undergraduate and 2500 graduate students. It is located in the emerging "Tech Valley" region of the Hudson River Valley with New York City, Boston, and Montreal only a few hours away. The region is known for its quality of life. Outdoor recreation opportunities in the Adirondack and Berkshire Mountains are only an hour or so away. The area boasts affordable Victorian architecture and is a cultural center for the arts. When it opens in October, 2008, Rensselaers EMPAC the Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center will provide unsurpassed facilities for creative exploration and for research linking art and technology. Appointment begins August 15, 2008. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2007 and will continue until suitable candidates are identified. Application letter, current c.v., writing samples, evidence of teaching excellence, and three letters of recommendation should be sent in hardcopy to: James P. Zappen, Search Committee Chair Department of Language, Literature, and Communication Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 110 8th Street Troy, NY 12180 Email: zappenj(a)rpi.edu Telephone: (518) 276-8117 Fax: (518) 276- 4092 ======================================================== James H. Watt Professor of Communication Director, Social and Behavioral Research Laboratory (http://www.sbrl.rpi.edu) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 110 8th Street, Sage Lab 4518 Troy, NY 12180-3590 email: wattj(a)rpi.edu voice: (518) 276-4130 or 276-2784 fax: (518) 276-3740

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drm a grave threat to privacy (report from cippic)
by Jeremy Hunsinger 22 Sep '07

22 Sep '07

some of you may find this useful http://www.cippic.ca/uploads/CIPPIC_Report_DRM_and_Privacy.pdf Our assessment of the compliance of these DRM applications with PIPEDA led to a number of general findings: • Fundamental privacy-based criticisms of DRM are well-founded: we observed tracking of usage habits, surfing habits, and technical data. • Privacy invasive behaviour emerged in surprising places. For example, we observed e-book software profiling individuals. We unexpectedly encountered DoubleClick - an online marketing firm - in a library digital audio book. • Many organizations take the position that IP addresses do not constitute "personal information" under PIPEDA and therefore can be collected, used and disclosed at will. This interpretation is contrary to Privacy Commissioner findings. IP addresses are collected by a variety of DRM tools, including tracking technologies such as cookies and pixel tags (also known as web bugs, clear gifs, and web beacons). • Companies using DRM to deliver content often do not adequately document in their privacy policies the DRM-related collection, use and disclosure of personal information. This is particularly so where the DRM originates with a third party supplier. • Companies using DRM often fail to comply with basic requirements of PIPEDA. jeremy hunsinger Information Ethics Fellow, Center for Information Policy Research, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (www.cipr.uwm.edu) () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments http://www.aoir.org The Association of Internet Researchers http://www.stswiki.org/ stswiki http://cfp.learning-inquiry.info/ LI-the journal http://transdisciplinarystudies.tmttlt.com/ Transdisciplinary Studies:the book series

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Technology Position in Communication Studies
by Ken Hillis 21 Sep '07

21 Sep '07

--Posting this a second time to this list for those who may not have seen it and might be interested-- University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Department of Communication Studies POSITION Assistant Professor (tenure track) in Technology and Cultural Studies, beginning July 1, 2008. We are particularly interested in people with research and teaching interests in some aspect(s) of the study of technology and communication, especially media technologies. The successful candidate will contribute to the department's strengths in critical and cultural theory. Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses appropriate to their specialty, conducting research, supervising theses and dissertations, and performing departmental, university and public service. Salary is competitive. QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. in Communication Studies, Media Studies, or related discipline. Candidates should have a significant record of, or the potential for, outstanding teaching, research, and service. GENERAL INFORMATION The Department of Communication Studies has 25 full-time faculty positions with existing areas of emphasis in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication, Rhetorical Studies, Performance Studies, Media Studies, and Communication and Cultural Studies. Approximately 850 undergraduate and 55 M.A. and Ph.D. graduate students major in the Department. Additional information about the Department can be found at http://comm.unc.edu. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in one corner of the Research Triangle and has an enrollment of approximately 27,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The university enjoys a reputation as one of the nation's leading universities (ranked 5th among public universities). The Triangle area, including Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, has a population of over one million and is ranked consistently as one of the best places to live in the United States. APPLICATION PROCEDURES Qualified applicants should mail a current vita, evidence of both scholarly activity and teaching effectiveness, and four letters of recommendation to: Chair, Media Studies Search Committee Department of Communication Studies CB #3285, Bingham Hall The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-3285 Email: vwb(a)email.unc.edu Applications received by November 15, 2007 will receive full consideration. The University of North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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network neutrality image
by Jeremy Hunsinger 21 Sep '07

21 Sep '07

http://i7.tinypic.com/5z6vt4n.jpg some of you might find this useful. jeremy hunsinger Information Ethics Fellow, Center for Information Policy Research, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (www.cipr.uwm.edu) wiki.tmttlt.com www.tmttlt.com () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments http://www.stswiki.org/ sts wiki http://cfp.learning-inquiry.info/ Learning Inquiry-the journal http://transdisciplinarystudies.tmttlt.com/ Transdisciplinary Studies:the book series

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CfP Electronic Commerce Research - Metaverses/SL: Deadline 1st December
by Savvas Papagiannidis 20 Sep '07

20 Sep '07

Electronic Commerce Research: Special Issue Call Reminder Deadline: 1st December 2007 For more information please visit: http://www.ebusiness-newcastle.com/news/article.php?id=40 I HAVE AN AVATAR THEREFORE I EXIST: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN METAVERSES Millions of users from around the globe participate in massive multiplayer online role playing games (MMORPG), such as Second Life and World of Warcraft, 3D worlds that are often considered the next generation Web. With their user base growing at an exponential rate we are already experiencing the development of a phenomenon that may be as significant as the Web itself. The rapid development of MMORPGs and metaverses is likely to bring about significant business as well as social, legal, policy, methodological and technological opportunities and challenges. This special issue aims to explore these and contribute to this rapidly expanding field by focusing on issues relevant to electronic business and management. Academics and practitioners are invited to submit conceptually and empirically based original papers addressing areas such as those listed below: Business opportunities and challenges Marketing implications Identity management issues Virtual economies and economic policies Virtual entrepreneurship and metaverse ebusiness models Developing MMORPGs and related strategies and ebusiness models Real money trading Consumer and business ethics in metaverses Case studies (e.g. Second Life, World of Warcraft etc) Human-computer interaction issues in metaverses Psychological aspects of participating in metaverses Legal issues (e.g. copyright and ownership of virtual property) The above areas are just indicative and this special issue would welcome papers discussing other relevant topics. For the manuscripts guidelines please visit the journal's web site. All papers, accompanied by a short biographical note for each author (approximately 200-250 words per author), should be submitted as an email attachment to the Guest Editors (Email: savvas.papagiannidis(a)ncl.ac.uk) All papers will be double blind refereed.

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one web day conflict
by Barry Wellman 20 Sep '07

20 Sep '07

It's unfortunate that OneWebDay comes on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish religion -- when we do without. Whoever creating the scheduling mismatch has something to atone for. Fortunately, they can do it this Saturday. Barry Wellman _______________________________________________________________________ S.D. Clark Professor of Sociology, FRSC NetLab Director Centre for Urban & Community Studies University of Toronto 455 Spadina Avenue Room 418 Toronto Canada M5S 2G8 http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~wellman fax:+1-416-978-7162 Updating history: http://chass.utoronto.ca/oldnew/cybertimes.php Elvis wouldn't be singing "Return to Sender" these days _______________________________________________________________________

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Re: [Air-L] AoIR 8.0 Let's Play: Calling all Birds of a Feather!
by ebenyehu＠sfu.ca 20 Sep '07

20 Sep '07

can anyone do that? even if I have not been registrated yet or presenting a paper? i do have a very good topic to discuss with a group.. MA candidate SIAT, sfu On Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:31:50 -0400 air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org wrote: > Hi all, > > Richard and I are finalizing the conference schedule, and we have slots > available on Thursday from 5-6 PM and Saturday from 5-6 PM for Birds of a > Feather Sessions. > > If you haven't been to one, BoF sessions are informal gatherings for people > interested in a particular topic. We don't have pre-set topics--those are > created by individuals, and in the past they have included areas such as > health online, LGBT issues, game studies, digital divide, etc etc. > > In addition to having topics set by you, the format/agenda of such meetings > is also up to you to decide. You can have an informal chat, meet like > minded > others, put together a call for conference or future action--the choice is > yours. We merely provide rooms and opportunities. > > SO! If you are interested in leading a BoF session please email me OFFLIST > at consalvo(a)ohio.edu by next Wednesday, September 26 with 1) your area of > interest for a session, 2) date preferred (Thursday or Saturday) and > 3) your > contact information. In the event of duplicated topics, I will assign > moderator to the first person who suggested it, or perhaps ask you to > share. > :) > > If you have questions, please email me offlist. > > Thanks everyone! > Mia > > -- > Mia Consalvo, Associate Professor > Director of Graduate Studies > 213 RTV Building > School of Telecommunications > 9 South College Street > Ohio University > Athens, OH 45701 > > 740.597.1521 > > > > _______________________________________________ > The Air-L(a)listserv.aoir.org mailing list > is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org > Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: > http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org > > Join the Association of Internet Researchers: > http://www.aoir.org/ >

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