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Conclusion: A Participatory Model for Understanding Commenting Culture

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Drawing on the work of the previous five chapters, this chapter outlines a participatory model for understanding commenting culture. Used together, the approaches of fan studies, practice theory and personality studies enable a comprehensive understanding of commenting culture; how we, as individuals and collectively, can influence the online communities in which we engage; and the role that institutions play in creating harmonious and inclusive online spaces. If we are to mitigate against the anti-social behaviour that is driving so many away from the internet then we must begin to expect more from our online communities. At the same time, we must understand the why of commenting behaviour, not just the what so that we can have vibrant and safer online interactions.

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Barnes, R. (2018). Conclusion: A Participatory Model for Understanding Commenting Culture. In: Uncovering Online Commenting Culture. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70235-3_6

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