Dungeons And Dragons Online: In Other News: Where Everybody Knowns Your (Screen) Name

The academic article takes a look at the world of MMORPGs as social structures. The idea is that MMOGs create a new space, outside of work and home, for socialization. According to the authors:

The goal of this article is to present a theoretical framework for understanding the social form and function of MMOs based on conclusions from two research projects: one an examination of the media effects of MMOs, the other an ethnographic study of cognition and culture in such contexts.

Now you can finally prove you're not just wasting time, but getting in some much need socialization. Who cares if all your friends are elves and orcs? Check out the here. Found via Bluesnews.