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An Internet for the People
The Politics and Promise of Craigslist
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The book explores craigslist as a counterpoint to corporate internet norms, emphasizing its role as a platform rooted in simplicity, collectivism, and local engagement. It traces craigslist's evolution from an email list to a major online marketplace, highlighting its legal battles over freedom of expression and privacy. Through user interviews, it analyzes the dynamics of its secondary marketplace and job-seeking practices, revealing the community's negotiation of rules and norms. Ultimately, the work prompts reflection on the web's evolution and the values worth preserving or changing in online interactions.
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An Internet for the People, Jessa Lingel
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- 2022
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- Title
- An Internet for the People
- Subtitle
- The Politics and Promise of Craigslist
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jessa Lingel
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9780691235615
- Category
- Social sciences, Ethnography
- Description
- The book explores craigslist as a counterpoint to corporate internet norms, emphasizing its role as a platform rooted in simplicity, collectivism, and local engagement. It traces craigslist's evolution from an email list to a major online marketplace, highlighting its legal battles over freedom of expression and privacy. Through user interviews, it analyzes the dynamics of its secondary marketplace and job-seeking practices, revealing the community's negotiation of rules and norms. Ultimately, the work prompts reflection on the web's evolution and the values worth preserving or changing in online interactions.