An Online Community

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This paper examines the organizational structure of the online community Totse.com and the information flow within the website The paper points out the ways in which Totse.com enables social interaction and the development of cultural attributes, which exist within the online community.The paper begins with a description of the website.

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"Totse allows members to discuss these taboo topics openly and express ideas that are very different from their normal, moral self. This expression of thought acts as a valve to release the curious pressure that has built up inside one's head, preventing the user from having to actually do what he or she is talking about while still providing satisfaction. Not all topics are illegal, but they do explore personal depths that members may not feel comfortable discussing with a face attached."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Hunter, Jeff. "Totse.com | This Just In..." Totse.com | This Just In... <http://www.totse.com/>.
• Joe, S., & Lin, C. (2008, June). Learning Online Community Citizenship Behavior: A Socio-Cognitive Model. CyberPsychology & Behavior, 11(3), 367-370. Retrieved November 16, 2008, doi:10.1089/cpb.2007.0109
• "Urban Dictionary." Urban Dictionary. <http://www.urbandictionary.com/>.
• Yi, Y. (2008, May). Relay writing in an adolescent online community. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 51(8), 670-680. Retrieved November 16, 2008, doi:10.1598/JAAL.51.8.6

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