Content moderation research typically prioritizes representing and addressing challenges
for one group of stakeholders or communities in one type of context. While taking a focused …

The power of citizen science to contribute to both science and society is gaining increased
recognition, particularly in physics and biology. Although there is a long history of public …

Social computing prototypes probe the social behaviors that may arise in an envisioned
system design. This prototyping practice is currently limited to recruiting small groups of …

A revealing and gripping investigation into how social media platforms police what we post
online—and the large societal impact of these decisions Most users want their Twitter feed …

An innovative and accessible guide to doing social research in the digital age. In just the
past several years, we have witnessed the birth and rapid spread of social media, mobile …

Authenticity, generally regarded as coherence between one's inner self and outward
behavior, is associated with myriad social values (eg, integrity) and beneficial outcomes …

Users organize themselves into communities on web platforms. These communities can
interact with one another, often leading to conflicts and toxic interactions. However, little is …

Crowdfunding is changing how, why, and which ideas are brought into existence. With the
increasing number of crowdfunded projects, it is important to understand what drives people …

As MOOCs grow in popularity, the relatively low completion rates of learners has been a
central criticism. This focus on completion rates, however, reflects a monolithic view of …

Online communities frequently create significant economic and relational value for
community participants and beyond. It is widely accepted that the underlying source of such …