Hi guys. I really need your help for two research papers I'm writing on wotmania. This is part one. If you could take five minutes and fill out this survey, it would be incredibly helpful.
Doesn't wotmania/Mike have a lot of stats? You should site his thesis as a source!
-What is your race?
Asian. Korean-American.
-Do you think that there is an explicit hierarchy at wotmania? If so, how does it break down?
No. Not explicit.
-Do you believe that there is a hierarchy at wotmania, but it isn’t officially noted by anyone? If so, how does this hierarchy break down?
I do think there is a percieved hierarchy. Mike would be at the top. And then I think there are mini-hierarchies for those who are funnier, better writers, more knowledgeable about certain subjects...[shrugs].
-Do the terms Elder, Midbie, and Newbie actually mean anything for a person, or is it just a title that establishes how long someone has been at the site?
It means a little. I think newbies are more likely to get flamed for silly posts. It's not always about how long you've been at the site though. It also depends on how active/visible you are.
-Do you think that the admins on the site are in higher standing than the other members?
Some of them.
-In your opinion, do those who post on the Community MB think that they are “better” than those on the WoT MB?
LOL. Not better...just different. I think many OFers think they are better than the WoTMBers.
-In your opinion, do those who post on the WoT MB think that they are “better” than those on the Community MB?
I really don't visit the WoTMB that often, but I would say...No?
Thank you.


SK