Identity in Communities and Networks

This stream focuses on the complex place of identity in communities and social networks.

Papers:

Why the number of people creating fake accounts and using second identity on Facebook are increasing

Deception and Authenticity. How false and misleading profiles are impacting online dating

The Violent Self: Anger, intimidation and aggression during gameplay in Online Violent Video Games

Me, My Self, My Character, and I: Role-playing Identities in Ludic Space

Turned off: the impact of the mobile internet on strong ties

Trust in reality – why virtual identity deception can never be as destructive as deception in the real world

The reconstruction of Self: Virtual communities and the need for many me’s

Audition: Do you love me or my virtual body? – capability of reconstructing players identities

Social Networking websites are slowly turning into social marketing websites

Cut and Paste Identities: Creating our own Realities Online

Social Networking Sites = Identity Management Tools

Death and User Generated Content

Perceptions of Identity in Social Networking: Controlling your online presence

I exist, therefore I’m real – The Reality of Online Self

What happens to your online self when you die?

The importance of online identity and the dangers of it

Multifaceted identities: Personal growth in playing with more than one character

Business Identity In Social Networks

The transition of online identity: from swapping gender to digital shadow

From One to Many – Virtual Reinvention of Identity

Identity and Privacy Concerns in Teenagers’ Online Social Network

In defence of Facebook, users are reaping social benefits that permeate through online and offline spaces

Disembodiment and Re-embodiment of Identity in Multi-Player Dungeons and Online Role Playing Games

Meet me online – It’s good for us

Is it You that I Am Looking for? – Is Online Dating presenting individuals as they are in the real life?

Everything to everyone: identity in online social networks

How the Internet affects our Definition of who we are

Virtual is Real: The Relationship between Online and Offline Identity

The less you see, the more I will show you: Anonymity as an enhancement of the real self in online relationships

Post-modern identity residing within the realms of Social Networking Services: A recruiter / employers perspective

Flamers have motives, too: why people flame and who they are really targeting

The Benefits of Gender Swapping Online

Look at me not my chair: unmasking ability and identity online

Online Identity: The Mask with Many Faces

Identity Deception and Redemption: An Overview

“Nailing Jello to the Wall”: A discussion on the implications of state control on virtual identity in communities and networks

Working Through Personal Identity Issues Using Virtual Communities and Networks

Computer Hackers in Virtual Community Forums: Identity Shaping and Dominating Other Hackers