The future of the Internet – it’s all jerks and bullies [Infographic]
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:10:24 -0800
There’s a common perception about conversation on the web that at some point regardless of how well the conversation may have started off will devolve into seeing who can hit Godwin’s Law of The USENET; which was arrived at by Mike Godwin and states: As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving [...] The future of the Internet – it’s all jerks and bullies ...
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Could the Internet Ever Be Destroyed?
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:07:46 -0800
The raging battle over SOPA and PIPA, the proposed anti-piracy laws, is looking more and more likely to end in favor of Internet freedom -- but it won't be the last battle of its kind. Although, ethereal as it is, the Internet seems destined to survive in some form or another, experts warn that there are many threats to its status quo existence, and there is much about it that could be ruined or ...
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* Why People Troll and How to Stop Them *
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:08:52 -0800
Why do people troll? Can we prevent trolling or limit the damage trolls do? Here are some thoughts on trollology derived from academic studies and web research. Read more on this exclusive OSNews article...
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