The Performance of Humor in Computer-Mediated Communication
ARTICLE
Nancy Baym
Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication Volume 1, Number 2, ISSN 1083-6101
Abstract
Argues that humor can be accomplished in computer-mediated communication and can be critical to creating social meaning online. Analyzes the humor of the USENET news group rec.arts.tv.soaps (r.a.t.s.), which discusses soap operas. Combines user surveys with message analysis to show the prevalence and importance of humor in r.a.t.s. (RS)
Citation
Baym, N. (1995). The Performance of Humor in Computer-Mediated Communication. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 1(2),. Retrieved August 5, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/80346/.
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