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Map-Based Navigation in a Graphical MOO
Traditional MUDs and MOOs lack support for global wareness and simple navigation. These problems can be addressed by the introduction of a map-based navigation tool. In this paper we report on the design and evaluation of such a tool for MOOsburg, a graphical 2D MOO based on the town of Blacksburg, Virginia. The tool supports exploration and place-based tasks in the MOO. It also allows navigation of a large-scale map and encourages users to develop survey knowledge of the town. An evaluation revealed some initial usability problems with our prototype and suggested new design ideas that may better support users. Using these results, the lessons learned about map-based navigation are presented
Beyond Being Social: Prospects for Transformative Social Computing
An important analytical lens for considering future trajectories and research issues for social computing is the perspective of positive design, that is, the perspective that asks how collaborative technologies like wikis, e-mail, instant messaging, blogging, microblogging, tagging, social bookmarking, collaborative filtering, social networking services, and online communities of various sorts could support social endeavor in ways never before possible, how they can strengthen the extant strengths of human social interaction. This perspective contrasts with the approach of investigating how inherent limitations of collaborative technology can be ameliorated. This article describes recent design work addressing the challenge of supporting activity awareness in new ways with social computing technologies
"Because Some Sighted People, They Don't Know What the Heck You're Talking About:" A Study of Blind TikTokers' Infrastructuring Work to Build Independence
There has been extensive research on the experiences of individuals with
visual impairments on text- and image-based social media platforms, such as
Facebook and Twitter. However, little is known about the experiences of
visually impaired users on short-video platforms like TikTok. To bridge this
gap, we conducted an interview study with 30 BlindTokers (the nickname of blind
TikTokers). Our study aimed to explore the various activities of BlindTokers on
TikTok, including everyday entertainment, professional development, and
community engagement. The widespread usage of TikTok among participants
demonstrated that they considered TikTok and its associated experiences as the
infrastructure for their activities. Additionally, participants reported
experiencing breakdowns in this infrastructure due to accessibility issues.
They had to carry out infrastructuring work to resolve the breakdowns. Blind
users' various practices on TikTok also foregrounded their perceptions of
independence. We then discussed blind users' nuanced understanding of the
TikTok-mediated independence; we also critically examined BlindTokers'
infrastructuring work for such independence.Comment: Accepted at CSCW'24, 29 pages, 2 figures, and 2 table
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Receipt, Property tax, 23 February 1861
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Land Deed, Marshall County, MS, 18 May 1849
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