[Air-l] Social Networking Web Site Permissions...

[kuehlm at ou.edu]

> Hello Listmates-
>
> I am a geography master's student, just starting out in the world of
> internet research and have a question:
>
> Has anyone conducted research on Myspace.com and been forced (by IRBs or
> other parties) to obtain permission from myspace (or any other social
> networking website) before conducting the research?
>
> How have you gone about this?
>
> Or
>
> Does anyone know of a way to prove that the information on myspace.com is
> public information and thus permission from the owners is not necessary?
>
> Any help would be great!
> Thanks!
> Marcie
>
> ________
> Marcie Kuehl
> Department of Geography
> M104 Sarkeys Energy Center
> University of Oklahoma
> 405.325.7468
> kuehlm at ou.edu