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Case Study Functionality
A mapping of case study functionality to the elements that facilitate healthy group and community interactions.
FRIENDSTER RYZE MEETUP
BARRIERS Invitation system
Personal Network
Subscription fee Little to no on-site interaction
BORDERS Friend list
Personal Network
Bookmarks
Friend list
Networks
Events
Contacts
Meetup topic
Meetup city
NYMITY Consistent pseudonymity Consistent/inconsistent pseudonymity Consistent/inconsistent pseudonymity
IDENTITY Restricted user profile
Testimonials
Friend list
Unrestricted user profile
Network membership
Friend list
Single introductory post
SEARCHING By profile item
By random
By network path
By profile item
By random
By Network
By Event
By city
By topic
(meetup only, no user search)
PRIVACY Private Messages
No user blocking
Private Messages
Private Events
Hidden Guestbook entries
Gold Member block
None.
SOCIAL MEMORY In-box by date
None for social overtures
Sorted in-box
Contact list
Archived Network BBS
Archived Guestbook
Documented Events (photos/quotes)
Ryze requires non-exclusive rights to all submitted material
Documented meetups (photos/quotes)
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Contact: Alicia L. Cervini
Interactive Telecommunications Program, 2003