First Monday May 2010

Readers:

First Monday has just published the May 2010 (volume 15, number 5) issue
at http://www.uic.edu/htbin/cgiwrap/bin/ojs/index.php/fm/issue/current.

The following papers are included in this month's special issue:

First Monday
Volume 15, number 5 - 3 May 2010

Special issue: User creativity, governance, and the new media
edited by Yong Ming Kow and Bonnie Nardi

User creativity, governance, and the new media: An introduction to the
First Monday special issue
by Yong Ming Kow and Bonnie Nardi

Developing virtual worlds: The interplay of design, communities and
rationality
by F. Ted Tschang and Jordi Comas

Computer game mods, modders, modding, and the mod scene
by Walt Scacchi

Authorization and governance in virtual worlds
by Dan L.  Burk

The rewards of non-commercial production: Distinctions and status in the
anime music video scene
by Mizuko Ito

Who owns the mods?
by Yong Ming Kow and Bonnie Nardi

Modding to the big leagues: Exploring the space between modders and the
game industry
by Hector Postigo

Thanks for your continuing interest in our work,

Edward J Valauskas
Chief Editor, First Monday