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Welcome back: With the participation of this survey social anonymity you are done with your involvement with the experiment. In this survey, approximately 100 people will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about conversation involvement. It will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Angela Mishler email at the email address specified below. Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.

 
 
 
 
How old are you?
 
Younger than 18
 
19-21
 
21-25
 
26-30
 
Older than 30
 
 
 
You are...
 
Female
 
Male
 
 
 
* How often did you particiapte in the conversations in the chat room?
 
Never, I just watched
 
1-5 comments a day
 
6-10 comments a day
 
I was very involved
 
I started the conversations
 
 
 
* How comfortable were you with getting involved in conversations?
 
Very comfortable
 
Somewhat comfortable
 
Neither comfortable or uncomfortable
 
Somewhat uncomfortable
 
Very uncomfortable
 
 
 
* Did you enjoy socializing with people you have never met in person before?
 
Very much
 
Somewhat
 
Neutral
 
Not much
 
Not at all
 
 
 
* Which of these groups (if any) have you become more connected to through the Chat room? (Select all that apply)?
 
None
 
People who share my political interests
 
People who share my hobbies/recreational activities
 
People who share my religion
 
People in my profession
 
People in similar life situations (e.g. self-help groups, support groups)
 
Other
 

 
 
When a heated debate or argument got started you...
All the time Some of the time Once or twice Only once Never
* Left the chat room
* Did nothing, sat back and enjoyed the show
* Did nothing, let them handle it themselves
* Did nothing, you don't like to get involved
* Tried to mediate
* Started a counter arguement
* Got involved as a devil's advocate
* Started them
 
 
 
* Did you enjoy getting involved in debates or arguments?
 
Yes
 
Only a little
 
Neutral
 
Not so much
 
Not at all
 
I did not get involved
 
There were no arguments or debates when I was on
 
 
When an argument or heated debate got started it was usually about...
All the time Some of the time Once or twice Rarely Not at all
* The topic of the thread
* Politics
* Gun Rights
* Anime
* My Little Ponies
* Musicians
* Celebrities
* There were no arguments
 
 
Did the arguments or debates ever devolve into...?
Every time Most of the time Some of the time Only once or twice Not very often Only once Never N/A
Profanity
Name calling
Threatening language
Actual threats
Accusations
Calling someone a Nazi
Arguing about grammar or spelling over the actual topic
 
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