Hi, everyone, As you may know, Charlie Ess and I are currently conducting research on IRBs, and asking them directly about their experiences and review processes with online research. Our project information, including the survey we're using and some preliminary results, are available at http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/SOIS/cipr/ire.html And, a shameless plus, to those of you debating these issues, consider sending your case studies, opinion pieces, or research to us at the International Journal of Internet Research Ethics! Best, Elizabeth -- Elizabeth A. Buchanan, Ph.D. Director, Center for Information Policy Research School of Information Studies University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee www.cipr.uwm.edu 414.229.3973 Co-Editor, International Journal of Internet Research Ethics (www.ijire.uwm.edu)