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Title:

Online Gatekeeping: Who Died and Made You King?

Your vote:
Yes No
Organizer:
Liz Burr, Lizhini Media
Description:
As the web becomes more open via social networks, we're adopting new rules of communication. But who creates these rules? How much does class, race and gender figure into social media policing? We'll discuss how identity affects social networks, as well as look at how online communities police themselves as participation expands.
Questions
Answered:
  1. Which groups are in control of what is worth sharing via social media?
  2. Are the under-25 community using social media differently?
  3. How do we recognize and confront social media 'gatekeepers'?
  4. Is our behavior in online communities merely a reflection of offline stereotypes and experiences?
  5. What is the impact of the amplification of social stereotypes online on under-represented groups?
  6. How do we integrate previously, under-represented groups into this more social world?
  7. Is there really such a thing as a "digital ghetto"? If so, is it our responsiblity to combat it?
Level:
Intermediate
Category:
Community / Online Community, Digital Divide, New Technology / Next Generation, Online Relationships, Social Networking
Type:
Panel
Event:
Interactive 2010
Jennifer M
on 17/8/09
It would be great to have some analysis into the dynamics of how facebook is affecting offline friendships of those 25 and under. By default, you are the gatekeeper of your information on facebook. Is everyone really your friend on facebook that you befriend? It's almost as if who you allow into your home. Do you have your door open to everyone?

This sounds like an interesting panel. I am intrigued to learn more.
Erica Mauter
on 18/8/09
I love that this is a step beyond "how do groups X/Y/Z use these tools differently"? I'm looking forward to hearing them dive into the intersection of online and offline dynamics. Perhaps they'll also discuss how the tools themselves inherently or inadvertently reinforce these dynamics?
Cecily Walker
on 18/8/09
SXSW desperately needs to hear from younger voices, and I like that this panel is comprised of emerging voices from the under-25 set.
Derrick Jefferson
on 19/8/09
Wow. This would be crazy interesting to hear. The under-25 set are movers and shakers (and a large part of my students). I'd be down for sure.
Brandon Sheats
on 19/8/09
Wow, I love the response we've gotten to our panel. Is there anyone in particular you'd want to see? We playing around with names (besides J., Lizz, and I) and want to know what you all think.
Melissa Acedera
on 20/8/09
I've been having really great offline conversations about online behavior /life and how this will affect the younger generations - and their social interactions as adults. I'm very excited about this panel.
Bill Cammack
on 21/8/09
Sweet! :D .. Make it HAPPEN! :D
Rob Fields
on 1/9/09
This is definitely a worthwhile panel because, I think, it will help all of us better speak with nuance and complexity about the issues that it raises. Most likely, I won't be able to make it to Interactive, but would like to hear how this goes. I'm especially interested in what insights come out of this discussion on how to further push progressive culture and make it matter in the marketplace. Certainly, gatekeepers figure in that equation.
April Davis
on 1/9/09
Great idea. I voted yes.

Please check out my presentation and the links below.

Thanks ... April

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Kevin English
on 2/9/09
I vote yes! Liz Burr and Co. are well suited to begin this conversation. The flood gate have opened for http://www.verysmartbrothas.com and I'd love to know how they did it. Your attendees will undoubtedly LOVE this panel.
Maurice Cherry
on 2/9/09
This panel definitely has my vote! As security and privacy become greater issues on social networking, I think this topic is great to revisit from time to time.
Celia Dyer
on 3/9/09
Interesting topic that gets my vote, particularly since I am over 25, female, missed Facebook and use Twitter almost exclusively for social networking. Gender, class, race are issues I am interested in as a near-native of Atlanta.
Andre Natta
on 5/9/09
This is a great topic; something that really needs to be looked at as we keep encouraging more people to talk part in this virtual world and conversation.
Ngozi Odita
on 6/9/09
Great topic! I'm looking forward to attending this panel, contributing to the dialogue and gaining new insights. I'm particularly interested in getting more dialogue going around under-represented groups in the social media sphere.
Wayne Sutton
on 7/9/09
Good luck, see you there!
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on 24/10/09
I've been having really great offline conversations about online behavior /life and how this will affect the younger generations - and their social interactions as adults. I'm very excited about this panel.
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