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About hatred towards technology
by Alejandro Tortolini 14 Aug '14

14 Aug '14

Dear AoIRlisters: a journalist friend of mine is looking for authors / authorities about hatred towards technology, to send her/him some questions. Can you recommend me somebody? Thanks in advance, -- Alejandro Tortolini Buenos Aires - Argentina

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Image/ Fair Use Question
by shira chess 14 Aug '14

14 Aug '14

Hi everyone, Quick question regarding fair use of images in publications: If a YouTube video does not have any copyright on them, would a screen shot of that video fall under fair use for scholarly publications? Thanks in advance for any advice! Best, Shira Shira Chess Assistant Professor of Mass Media Arts Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication The University of Georgia

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Image/ Fair Use Question
by Nancy Van House 14 Aug '14

14 Aug '14

I can't speak for this person's grasp of the law, but this is a really useful graphic for answering questions about images including screen shots from social media. http://visual.ly/can-i-use-picture The conclusion from this would be yes, if the video was initially intended for public viewing. -- *********************************************************************************** Nancy Van House Professor Emerita, School of Information 102 South Hall #4600 University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-4600 http://www.ischool.berkeley.edu/~vanhouse --------------------------------------------------------------- Office: 307A South Hall ****************************************************

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Media & Communication, Muhlenberg College
by Jefferson Pooley 14 Aug '14

14 Aug '14

Media and Communication - Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2015. Our curriculum emphasizes the relationships between communication, democracy, and social justice, and seeks to integrate theory and practice. It provides students with a critical approach to the analysis of media forms, institutions, practices, and effects. We seek a generalist with a strong commitment to teaching in a liberal arts environment. Areas of specialization are open, but expertise in the sociology of media, the political economy and social impact of digital media, and / or global media studies will complement current departmental initiatives. The new colleague must be able to teach major requirements such as Media and Society, Documentary Research and / or Media Theory and Methods, and other elective courses in their area of expertise. The successful candidate must combine teaching excellence with a strong commitment to Muhlenberg's general education curriculum, including diversity and global engagement, along with an intellectually compelling research agenda. Three courses per semester load. More information is available on the department website: www.muhlenberg.edu/mediacom. Ph.D. preferred; exceptional ABDs considered. To apply, candidates should email a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references as a single PDF file to Dr. Jeff Pooley, Associate Professor and Chair of Media and Communication, at pooley(a)muhlenberg.edu. Application review begins on October 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. Muhlenberg College is a highly selective liberal arts college of 2200 students with a strong tradition of excellence in undergraduate teaching. Muhlenberg is located in Allentown, PA, about 50 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of Manhattan. Muhlenberg College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from, women and members of minority groups, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the College's research and teaching missions.

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are you teaching "It's Complicated"?
by Raul Trejo Delarbre 13 Aug '14

13 Aug '14

Dear Danah: This semester we are going to read your book in our Post Graduate seminary in the National University in Mexico. The students can choose the free or the Amazon version. Here you can see our reading program: http://rtrejo.wordpress.com/2014/08/11/enfoques-sobre-las-tecnologias-de-in… Best regards Raúl Trejo Delarbre Instituto de Investigaciones Sociales de la UNAM Ciudad de la Investigación en Humanidades Circuito Mario de la Cueva Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, 04510, México D.F. México http//rtrejo.wordpress.com http://mediocracia.wordpress.com http://sociedad.wordpress.com http://lared.wordpress.com trejoraul(a)gmail.com rtrejo(a)unam.mx Facebook: rtrejo Twitter: @ciberfan Tel: 55-34-44-45 Fax: 55-24-13-92

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Re: [Air-L] Air-L Digest, Vol 121, Issue 13
by Andrea Guzman 13 Aug '14

13 Aug '14

Hello all, This is a response to Shira's question: "If a YouTube video does not have any copyright on them, would a screen shot of that video fall under fair use for scholarly publications?" I would say that there is not enough information to make a determination. As someone who teaches copyright, and here I am talking about copyright in the U.S., one misconception of copyright that I routinely encounter is that if there is no copyright mark or claim, then there is no copyright. This is false. Copyright attaches once a work is produced and published regardless of whether a copyright symbol/claim accompanies it. Now regarding Fair Use, multiple factors are weighed with one of the chief components being how the copyright material is being used. I assume you are using it as part of analysis and/or commentary, and this can be allowed under Fair Use; however, creative works also tend to have stricter protections on them. (Insert standard disclaimer: I am not a lawyer nor do I play one while teaching or on the AoIR listserv.) To add to the resources already provided by others, I also suggest these websites: U.S. Copyright Office: http://copyright.gov EFF's FAQ on Fair Use: http://www.teachingcopyright.org/handout/fair-use-faq (This is more for teaching, but it gives a general overview). Also, for anyone who wants an interesting read on copyright gone sideways I suggest the following: "The $8,000 Mistake that All Bloggers Should Beware." Now this example is of a for-profit company, and not germane to your question, but it highlights some of the misconceptions of copyright. http://www.contentfac.com/copyright-infringement-penalties-are-scary/ Best of luck! Andrea -- Andrea L. Guzman, M.A. PhD Candidate Department of Communication University of Illinois at Chicago aguzma31(a)uic.edu

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Readings on online advocacy?
by Luis E. Hestres 13 Aug '14

13 Aug '14

Hi all, Can anyone recommend some good readings for college seniors on online political advocacy? Ideally they would tie some of the most well-known communication or collective action theories like framing, agenda setting, resource mobilization, etc. to case studies of how activists have used social media and other online tools. Thanks, Luis - - - - - Luis E. Hestres, Ph.D. More about me at luishestres.com

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recommendation for readings
by AJ Kelton 13 Aug '14

13 Aug '14

Hello fellow listers. I'm resending this message from a couple of days ago because I'm certain that there are folks out there who can make a recommendation on an article or two that s/he might be familiar with. To clarify, I'm looking for readings in any or each of these areas, not all of them combined. Looking for suggestions on seminal works in any of the following areas. I'm sure there are tons of readings, and I'm happy to receive suggestions on good articles, but I'm specifically looking for those handful of works that would be considered core to any of each of these concepts: - pre-internet comparisons of efficacy between traditional (face-to-face) and courses offered in others modes (correspondence, television, etc...) - the digital divide - "no significant difference" - characteristics of online students (especially if comparing to face-to-face students) thx aj

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EXTENDED 2nd Call for Participation: Berlin Erly Stage Reearchers Colloquium 2014
by Christian Katzenbach 13 Aug '14

13 Aug '14

== apologies for cross-posting == EXTENDED Hereby the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society announces the annual colloquium held in Berlin, 9 October 2014. We wish to gather early stage researchers (Ph.D. candidates and post-docs) from all disciplines in order to drive forward the discussion on topics in the field of Internet research. The colloquium provides a stage for new perspectives on current issues of Internet and society. =================== BERLIN EARLY STAGE RESEARCHERS COLLOQUIUM 2014 =================== Early stage researchers (Ph.D. candidates and post-docs) from all disciplines are invited to push ahead with the discussion revolving around Internet research. Conference: 09 October 2014 in Berlin EXTENDED Submission Deadline: 17 August 2014: Online submission via: http://colloquium.hiig.de/index.php/esrc/esrc2014/schedConf/cfp *********************************************************************************************************************** TOPICS 2014 This year’s colloquium will consist of two thematically focused tracks. We cordially invite you to submit your research projects on one of the following two topics: 1. PAY PER PIXEL In the near future, we will be paying for movies according to the size of the screen that it is displayed on, as stated by Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO of DreamWorks Animation. Whether that will actually happen remains to be seen, however it is clear that business models are changing rapidly due to the digital switch and correspondingly changing user expectations and behaviours. In the ESRC we will talk about how audiovisual media (e.g. film, animation, games, television etc) can cope with these dynamic circumstances. In specific on how new business models occur that adjust to the changing viewing behavior of users. What implications does this have on copyright legislation and on data protection as well as on the norms and regulations that emerge outside the legal realm? We regard this theme from a multidisciplinary perspective, and welcome contributions from the area of media studies, law, social sciences and economics. During the session, academics and people working in the field will participate in the discussion and provide a practical angle. » MORE 2. PRIVATE INFORMATION – OPEN DEBATES Privacy debates in the age of the Internet are prominent focal points of all the challenges arising from increased network connection, new data generation and collection techniques and conflicting cultural values. In the ESRC, we want to explore the governance of privacy works on a global scale. What are the global governance challenges of privacy? How is privacy understood and perceived in different fora and what does that mean for governing privacy? We welcome perspectives from all disciplines and from theoretical and empirical backgrounds to contribute to our debate on governance and privacy. During the session there will be very brief five-minute inputs by the authors of the papers and ample of room for discussion and the generation of new ideas. » MORE ******************************************************************************************************************* PARTICIPANT GUIDELINES You can apply for two types of participation at the colloquium: 1. Paper presentation Please feel invited to submit theoretical, practical or experimental research work. We kindly ask you to follow these submission guidelines: # An abstract outlining the relevance of the topic, the research method and questions. Max. 300 words/1800 characters with spaces (possibly printed in the programme) # A short paper providing more detailed information about your research. 2 to max. 8 pages; File type: PDF # Short CV. Max. 2 pages; File type: PDF 2. Participation only Please state, why you would like to join the discussion and briefly describe your research or working background: # A short statement outlining your personal motivation, your connection to the topic and your working background. Max. 300 words/1800 characters with spaces (possibly printed in the programme) # Optional: Articles or papers that may underline your motivation or tell us more about your background. More documents possible. Possible file types: PDF, PNG or JPG # Optional: Short CV. Max. 2 pages; File type: PDF The submission process closes on 1 August 2014. Please note that you need to register in order to submit a proposal. ******************************************************************************************************************* SIDE EVENT Alongside the Colloquium a thematically focused meeting on Internet Governance will take place on 09 and 10 October 2014, approaching governance in the dimensions of actors, technology and content and including a panel discussion on "Multi stakeholder approach: Legitimate self-regulation or simply lobbyism". We warmly invite you to join us and our guests during these two days to gain insight into this key issue within the I&S research community. ******************************************************************************************************************* More information on the event can be found online on www.colloquium.hiig.de. For questions please contact Larissa Wunderlich (colloquium(a)hiig.de) ================================ COLLOQUIUM.HIIG.DE =============================== -- Christian Katzenbach | Project Lead Policy & Governance katzenbach(a)hiig.de Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society Berlin, Germany http://www.hiig.de/en/research/internet-policy-governance/ PGP Key: http://data.katzenbach.info/publickey-hiig.asc

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Private BitTorrent trackers - history, analysis, knowledge?
by Nicholas John 13 Aug '14

13 Aug '14

I was wondering whether anyone on the list has written (or has read) anything about the history of BitTorrent as a technological artefact? I’m especially interested in private trackers. Which was the first one to be set up, I wonder? Thanking you in advance, Nik ____________ Nicholas John Department of Communication, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Tel: +972-54-7906073 @nicholasajohn https://sites.google.com/site/smarthuji/people/faculty/dr-nicholas-john

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