... how "virtual communities" is not necessarily the best terminology making this explanation. The existing literature is limited because most of it doesn't connect people's online experience with their daily life functions, which is a big part of the public vs private interest as stated above. However these previous studies seem to ... come with the non-virtual world. The main concept of this material is the use of the term "virtual communities" in studies on online internet use. The authors argument, and supposed hypothesis, is that the use of the word community is not accurate because th...

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... their skills at schools helping them to achieve the knowledge sought. Different than twenty years ago, the process to make research became more accurate. Online newspaper, interactive libraries, e-books, and database such as CQ Reseacher, are making the process of learning more enjoyable. For example, today, ... the exposition of their thoughts on a public place such as Social networking websites are making them lose the control about what they are sharing online for that reason, they have lost their privacy. Social networking websites are a friendly platform where easily everyone can sh...

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... tuition in order to hire private tutors. Nowadays, the Internet starts to play a more popular role as an educational source, and online lecturing is the product of such a trend. Online lecturing has the advantages of both a quality education and a convenient way of taking it. More and more educational facilities are starting ... people who dont have easy access to educational institutions. For example, Pasadena City College offered many computer courses online. The instructors post class materials and other resources on the Internet for students. The class meets in a virtual classroom, w...

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... there are few companies that do not use, in some way, e-commerce. To emphasis the point that the effect of the Internet is so widespread in today's business communities, one online article stated that more that one hundred thousand companies have Internet addresses, and twenty thousand companies have home pages on the Internet as of February of 1999. (DataQuest 1999). These ... things over the Internet. Although this is one description of its possibilities, e-business also may include things such as electronic filing of your tax return, online services such as Prodigy, online billing fo...

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... of Internet pharmacy services conducted by Yang et al. (2001) have revealed 19 quality dimensions which were sorted into three categories: product cost and availability; customer service; and online information systems. The aforementioned attributes provide a broad base for generating insights into the service quality aspects of Internet retailing. Few empirical studies, however, have been conducted to date ... to uncover the underlying key dimensions of service quality in Internet retailing. Furthermore, the infrastructure of online stores is composed of Internet-based technology, enco...

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... because it's the most interactive form and is the most engaging and text based messaging has been the foundation on which modern forms of online communication have been built. The impact of computer mediated communication has long been a topic of discussion among many researchers. It has had its ... close friends. Similarly in another study, Nie and Erbring conducted a survey of 4113 Internet users and found that the more time individuals spend online, the less time they spend with family members in face to face or telephone communication (Knapp and Daly 543). Both of these findings have ...

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... . This also contributed to better customer satisfaction since customers could get their questions answered quickly. Some of the main ways businesses communicate and exchange information today is through email and online videoing-chatting (Vitez). These two communication ways brought the most revolution which led to the success of businesses. It can be most clearly seen in the small business world. Small ... to a study conducted by the Small Business Administration, 36% percent of women business owners and 38% of male business owners use email or online communication very frequently, whil...

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... towards a common goal and then dispersing when this or a singular protest is over. It remains to be seen whether groups will form online and then work towards societal change. It is likely that technology will enhance political life and democracy online. However, the internet itself is not inherently democratic. Most opportunities are limited to a privileged group, dating back to the democracy of ... Athenian times. Democracy seems likely to continue s it has been up to this point and will indefinitely unless the ambiguities associated with online politics are eradicated....

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... "disillusionement-. In November 1998 Thomas Middelhoff was appointed CEO of the company. Especially prior to the transition of power within Bertelsmann, the company had oftentimes been criticized for entering into online-markets in a very reluctant way leaving promising profit opportunities to competitors. This is why this phase can be called the "Too-late-phase-. Shortly afterwards, Middelhof was able to ... a couple of Internet-related problems as well as the overlaying trend the company ran into severe problems with a number of its Internet-businesses. In contrast to the second phase...

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... interaction, both children (and adults) communicate only through exchanges of email, chats, instant messages, etc., losing that personal connection that face to face interaction provides. Although it offers many conveniences, online interaction alone could lead to being emotionally distant from your friends and family. In an article written by Stephen Marche, he states how he believes that the internet and social ... type of pattern will eventually affect the child's grades, health, mind, etc. With this growing use of the internet by our children, there has been an enormous increase in ...

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... "made in Europe." Throughout Europe, proposals to regulate the Internet are being circulated and debated. In Germany, a task force is studying online jurisdictional issues, as well as licensing and liability matters. In Sweden, debate centers on adopting a liability standard for online service providers. France may soon unveil legislation to regulate the Internet along the lines of the maritime industry. And in Brussels ... ...

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Since the arrival of the Internet as a popular medium to exchange information, concerns have been expressed about access to online content deemed offensive or dangerous. The absence of national borders on the Internet has an effect on the availability and proliferation of controversial information. Community standards are a local affair, and ... comprehensive systems of censorship on the Internet. Parents, schools and other entities have turned to privately manufactured Internet rating and filtering programs, with varying rates of success. The debate about online content is still very much a...

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... million (Dearnley, J & Feather, J, 2001, pp30). In another words, the personal computers popularisation greatly enlarges the network of Internet as more people have a computer, the fundamental needs for Internet, to get online. As Kitchin, R suggests, with the increase in the number of personal computers, the potential number of users of the Internet has increased (1998, pp. 38). Also, the innovation of the ... a significant reason for families getting connected, which occupied 28% of the respondents and 27% of the children respondents believe that study and education needs are the main...

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... security, reveal state secrets, or promote "reactionary" ideas. The government blocks access to politically sensitive websites and sites and requires internet cafe owners to monitor and store information about users' online activities" (World Report 2013 Vietnam). However, it is difficult to agree with her that liberty and security should be balanced in a society. "Without security, liberty is fragile. Without ... ...

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... lives of billions. Even though music has been on the Internet for five or so years, it is already recognised as one of the primary reasons for people to get online The distribution of music on the Internet has become extremely simple, and with the advances in audio formats together with increasing Internet speed, it is now possible to download not ... ...

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... technology. By recognizing the potential of the Internet and the vast amount of people it could reach globally. American Express seized upon the opportunity, and became a market leader in the online travel industry. Moreover it allowed American Express to gain a greater market share, competitive advantage and market its product before it became available. By aligning with well reputable companies, such as ... ...

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... our society are becoming indifferent as technology removes us from the "physical acts" of a crime. There are legal debates over copyright infringement, as well as other moral and ethical battles. Online gambling is becoming popular, but still illegal in most of the United States. Gambling companies locate their businesses outside of the United States to avoid laws that prohibit such activity ... ...

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... rooms). However, the article states, participants; reported a decline in interaction with family members and a reduction in their circles of friends that directly corresponds to the amount of time they spent online. The article continues on to briefly describe the methods of the research. The sample included 169 participants from the Pittsburgh area. Half were followed through two years of Internet use ... ...

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... utilizing the internet and 70% of Americans have access to it. This is a leading source of information for many households. The internet has become cost effective and the availabilities of online services are seemingly endless. Not only can we obtain access from the comfort of our homes, but, at work, on our cellular phones, portable laptops, and libraries. The internet also ... ...

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... between 10% and 17%. (Broadhurst 80) Both services have well over two million subscribers and cater to homes and businesses respectively, yet are remarkably monopolized by the male gender. America OnLine, though it is the fastest growing service and earning a reputation for being remarkably easy to use, is also only 15% to 30% female. (Broadhurst 80). The soon to be released ... ...

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... are already heavily influenced by corporate ownership. Most users rely on Microsoft's operating systems and software to access the internet. They also rely on major corporations to keep them informed online (CNN, AOL, MSN, etc.). And even the government can still exert its influence over the Internet. The Internet is after all a medium where all interactions leave a trace. This fact is ... ...

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