Choose a web forum and undertake a brief analysis of its dynamics as a communication form.
I have decided to use a forum on digitalspy.co.uk to look at. The forum calls itself a ''digital entertainment community'', as the site itself is based around digital entertainment (ie. TV, music, broadcasting, radio, technology etc). As a communication form it is effective for those who which to select it as a communication form. The site is organised into various categories so users can chose whichever forum they are interested in and the site in general is easy to use, which allows for easier communication. Here is the link for the site: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/
The first thing I noticed when I started viewing users' posts was the names people use when they sign up. The majority of users do not use their real names, but instead opt for some sort of name that is typical of an online forum (ie. musicman06). This raises questions of how safe this kind of communication is and how involved users want to get with this virtual reality. Have a look at my views on withholding identity online at the Group B forum: http://mchome.lincoln.ac.uk/subsite/week3groupb/week3groupb_toc.htm
This is all I have time to do at the moment, so will edit this post and finish it off when I can!!
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