In my study on academic communication and Internet Discussion
Groups I found evidence for the creation of weak ties by
researchers who use academic mailing lists.

The paper is under review. For those interested, a short summary
can be found at

http://www.ppsw.rug.nl/~matzat/2000b.htm

Regards,
Uwe Matzat



>Date sent:             Fri, 27 Jul 2001 11:12:44 -0400
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>From:                  [log in to unmask] (Valdis)
>Subject:               Re: Professor Who Once Found Isolation Online
>Has a Change of Heart
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>What about weak ties?
>I have found not only a large increase in my weak ties via the
>net, but also a way to better maintain them [email].  Any studies
>focusing on weak ties and the Internet?
>Valdis
>
>Stanley Wasserman wrote:
>Some of you might  find this NYT article (from the 26 July paper)
>   about the Kraut/Kiesler research of interest.
>
>SW
>
>
>
>http://www.nytimes.com/2001/07/26/technology/circuits/26SADD.html?rd=hcmcp?p=03Onf03OzK47lTG012000mLP1zLP56

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