This document discusses various topics related to computer-mediated communication including how it allows human interaction through computers, the development of multimodal communication like emoticons and video calls, issues of online ethics and privacy, questions of online identity, communities formed on sites like Facebook and forums, differences in language and gender expression online, and the potential for internet addiction. It also lists references used in the discussion.
7. Language and the internet Net Lingo/ Net Speak @lemonjuz: bla bla bla. Synchronous / Asynchronous chatting Message comment poke shout box micro blogging
8. Gender David Huffakers Research on Gender Differences in Teenage Blogs More males use emoticons to express emotions More males come out sexually on blogs More males give their geographic location Males use avatars, females use photo
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