The a prehistory of social media Driscoll, Kevin 1987- creator text bibliography History. ctu 2022 monographic eng

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316 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm "Fifteen years before the commercialization of the internet, millions of amateurs across North America created more than 100,000 small-scale computer networks. The people who built and maintained these dial-up bulletin board systems (BBSs) in the 1980s laid the groundwork for millions of others who would bring their lives online in the 1990s and beyond. From ham radio operators to HIV/AIDS activists, these modem enthusiasts developed novel forms of community moderation, governance, and commercialization. The Modem World tells an alternative origin story for social media, centered not in the office parks of Silicon Valley or the meeting rooms of military contractors, but rather on the online communities of hobbyists, activists, and entrepreneurs. Over time, countless social media platforms have appropriated the social and technical innovations of the BBS community. How can these untold stories from the internet's past inspire more inclusive visions of its future?"--Dust jacket. Recalling the modem world -- Computerizing hobby radio -- Building an internet for everyone -- Sharing files with strangers -- Cultivating community -- Becoming the net -- Imagining a better future for the internet. Kevin Driscoll. Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-300) and index. Internet Social aspects Internet Aspectos sociales Online chat groups History Grupos de charla en línea Grupos de discusión en línea Redes sociales Historia Computer bulletin boards History Computer networks History Social media History Babillards électroniques Histoire Internet Aspect social Clavardage Histoire SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General Computer bulletin boards Internet Social aspects Online chat groups HM 851 D781m 2022 302.23/12 9780300248142 (hardcover) 0300248148 (hardcover) 2021943963 YDX 210728 20250501130936.0 22153893 eng