Geeks and creeps in no name land: triangulating anonymity, 2channel and Densha Otoko

This thesis examines anonymity online by analyzing the Japanese story “Densha Otoko” in the context of its locus of origin, the online forum 2channel. I argue that the collaborative value of the Densha Otoko narrative hinges on the technological infrastructure provided by its host forum. This infras...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Youssef, Sandra
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/14608