Ronfez.net - Microcosm or Subculture?

[Bob Impact]

We had this debate about BBS's and Chat rooms in my Information Systems Theory class this week. I personally lean toward a Subculture because I view this board as a subsection of American Radio listeners who are unified by a single show.

If you can't remember the differences, here's some definitions:

Microcosm: A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system in constitution, configuration, or development.

Subculture:

1. A cultural subgroup differentiated by status, ethnic background, residence, religion, or other factors that functionally unify the group and act collectively on each member.

2. One culture of microorganisms derived from another.

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[DarkHippie]

based on those definitions, i would say subculture.

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[Death Metal Moe]

I'm my STONER PSYCOLOGY class this week, it was describe as "A way to pass the time in between joints."

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[Bob Impact]

I'm my STONER PSYCOLOGY class this week, it was describe as "A way to pass the time in between joints."

Try watching Sesame Street.

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[shamus mcfitzy]

based on these definitions, i'd have to say that it is a subculture also, but i think that the board could definetly be considered a microcosm also because of its diversity

[HordeKing1]

Both terms apply.

However, it is more accurate to say that we interact on a micro, mezzo and macro level.

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[silera]

I just feel stupid now.



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[The Jays]

I thought it was a messageboard....

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[jamesdiggy]

I prefer to think of it as a Speakeasy.

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[The Jays]

well, that would certainly explain our alcohol problems....

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[Drudge Jr.]

i'd say it's more of a subculture, we're all united around one solitary radio show

i've read a lot about how subcultures are being repressed because they represent threats to the establishment... i think our letter writing campaign is proof of that

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[TheMojoPin]

It's a jukejoint and you'll LIKE IT, dammit.

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[Bob Impact]

I prefer to think of it as a Speakeasy.

Is that why I have to type "Jitterbug" when I log in?

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