Researchers at the Université du Québec use video games to treat phobias Wired News
A report on the UbiComp conference. Of particular interest to me: William Griswold (UC San Diego) reports on findings from the ActiveCampus project, finds that IM users are more likely send instant messages to people located nearby, often to arrange in-person meetings. Supports findings from the Netville project – contact lends to contact – and for the concept of ”glocalization” – that many uses of new ICTs are inherently local. Wired News
A news article on a 64 year old man from the U.K. who pretended to be a teenager to have ‘overtly sexual’ correspondence with preteens in Britain. He was charged with attempted abduction. World”s Worst Internet Groomer Ever Caught Jailed