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Online Gaming Communities: How do creators foster social connections and promote engagement?
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Sabine.Gore
Introduction Online gaming communities utilize social media platforms like Twitch to foster social connections and promote engagement among their members. Humans are by nature “intensely social beings” (Grossmann, 2015), and many find that through online gaming, they can fulfill the need for social interactivity. During the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) in 2020, many turned to online…
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Geeks and Freaks Unite: Fandoms Redefining Community
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M.Lalji
The definition of community is ever-changing, always adapting to new socio-cultural and economic contexts. With the way social media reshape our lives and connection to each other, it’s safe to assume that they will also ask of us to rethink our understanding of community. In this paper, I will demonstrate how fandoms, as inherently online…
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The Creation of communities on Web 3.0 compared to Web 2.0
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Rebekah.G.Harris
Over the last decade there has been a rapid change in the way in which people communicate on the Internet as the transition from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0. Within this paper the differences between the how communities are formed and interact on Web 2.0 in contrast to Web 3.0 will be discussed. This paper…
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Zombies of The Dating Apocalypse: How Online Dating Platforms Have Fundamentally Transformed the Way Young People Interact in Relationships and View Intimacy
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Zephora.Rao
Abstract The surge of online dating platforms has cultivated a societal shift amongst young people, often referred to as the “dating apocalypse”, describing a decline in pursuing traditional dating customs and an increase in engaging in casual, noncommittal relationships. This paper investigates how dating applications have contributed to this perspective shift and as a result,…
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TikTok And Body Positive Influencers: The Dynamic Duo Reshaping Body Positivity And Empowering Young Women
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Georgina.Manners
Abstract Body-positive influencers on TikTok are utilising the platform’s video capabilities to challenge traditional body norms and promote self-love and acceptance among young Australian women. These influencers are leveraging the power of social media to create a safe and inclusive space for individuals to share their experiences and connect with like-minded individuals. Through their videos,…
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Survival of the Queerest: the Necessity of Community-Building on TikTok
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Finch.Assadoullaev
ABSTRACT The LGBTIQA+ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer/Questioning, Asexual, and other gender and/or sexually diverse) is one of adaptability and resilience. Reliance on one another has always been a key aspect of LGBTIQA+ culture. Due to a chronic lack of resources and physical spaces, this support system has been transposed online, specifically onto…
Hi L, The thing is the paper is mainly concentrated on the African continent particularly.If you make an analysis of…