User:Rsgeiger

I am a graduate student at Georgetown University, in the Culture, Communication, and Technology program. My research interests involve social power structures, from both a modern/juridical and postmodern/Foucauldian perspective. I am currently examining virtual communities; more specifically, I am interested in the conflicts between various groups.

I have written on Wikipedia's legal culture, an act of wikilawyering if there ever was one. You can read my thesis here. While it was accepted, it has not been subject to peer review. If you care to read it, I would greatly appreciate it your comments. It is difficult to get the "whole story" when investigating even the smallest part of Wikipedia, so I wouldn't be surprised if I have left something or someone out, or misrepresented something.

Disclaimers:
 * As I am currently investigating Wikipedia, I may look at any or all publicly available discussions. If you have any questions or reservations, please contact me.


 * I have been registered on Wikipedia as Staeiou since 2005, although I have lapsed in editing. When I am wearing my "academic researcher" hat and investigating Wikipedia, I will use this account.  When I am wearing my "Wikipedian" hat and acting as an editor, I will use Staeiou  Per WP:SOCK, this is acceptable.