Re: Call For Participants For A Research Study Of Hacker Culture

["chinese soup" <noodle.mastah () gmail com>]

Greetings!

I come in peace!!!

"I am currently conducting a study of hackers
> and hacking and am seeking interested men and women who may be willing to
> participate."
- "participate"?? *raises eyebrows* men hacking women? *raises-hand* me me!

"The purpose of this research is to understand the ways that
> people become interested in computers and hacking"
- actually there is no "way". if you grow up around computers, you
start to like them and experiment with them more (applies to women as
well. *epiphany* so THAT's why I could never get to experiment with
them in high school!!!!).
If you grow up in a family full of doctors, chances are, you'll become
a doctor and be quite good at it as well ("chances are", not "YOU
WILL")
So I think you have the answer already. Just think on how YOU became
an Assistant Professor, and how you now have a PhD and apply it to the
other people with a different interest.

"I have obtained a Certificate of
> Confidentiality from the National Institutes of Health to further protect
> and ensure your privacy and confidentiality."
- of Health?? to ensure privacy?? something's not right. in fact,
something smells fishy!!!! (btw, fish sauce is very good with beef
boiled for a loooong time with onions. and some salt. and whatever
suits your fancy)

"than simple media
> conceptions of the hacker as a criminal."
- nope that's not true now. at least it was a few years ago, but then
again that is just my opinion, and I believe the media has grown to
respect the "hackers" and have made a distinction between the
"hackers" and the
Russian-mafia-chinese-mafia-whatever-mafia-releasing-0-days-and-attacking-organizations-or-those-sites-with-drive-by-downloadings-and-shit.

" hear crazy stories about how you hacked NASA.
> If you have,"
- no, but I have read some crazy-ass stories by a Tom Holt (a lot like
Harry Potter, although I prefer Harry Potter, err, i mean I prefer the
story of Harry Potter, especially all the parts with Hermione.
grrrrrrrroowllll)

growling,

"swing and stretch. secrets to making great noodles"

On 12/8/06, Thomas Holt <researchonhackers () yahoo com> wrote:
> Greetings,
> My name is Tom Holt, and I am an Assistant Professor at the University of
> North Carolina at Charlotte.  I am currently conducting a study of hackers
> and hacking and am seeking interested men and women who may be willing to
> participate.  The purpose of this research is to understand the ways that
> people become interested in computers and hacking, their motives for
> hacking, and how they apply their skills in different settings.  This study
> will also consider individuals' conceptions of hacking and experiences in
> hacker culture.
>
> To understand this phenomenon, I am seeking individuals who are willing to
> share their experiences and opinions in an interview which can be conducted
> either in person or via encrypted e-mail. Strict confidentiality will be
> maintained and your privacy ensured.  I have obtained a Certificate of
> Confidentiality from the National Institutes of Health to further protect
> and ensure your privacy and confidentiality. All individuals who complete an
> interview will be paid $10 for their time, and $10 will also be paid for
> successful referrals.
>
> If you know anyone who is, or considers his/herself to be a hacker and is
> willing to be interviewed, please contact me via email at tjholt () uncc edu,
> at researchonhackers () yahoo com, or by phone at 704-795-9544. Again, strict
> confidentiality will be maintained and your privacy ensured.
>
> I am not a law enforcement agent nor connected with any law enforcement
> agency and am not looking to hear crazy stories about how you hacked NASA.
> If you have, great, but I realize there is more to hacking than simple media
> conceptions of the hacker as a criminal.  Instead, I am interested in
> understanding hacking from the hackers' point of view.  I have presented my
> research and described this project at several cons, including CarolinaCon
> 06, PhreakNIC X, and Defcons 13/14 and am hoping to hear from more
> individuals in the community.
>
>
> Please contact me if you are interested, and I look forward to hearing from
> you.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Thomas J. Holt, Ph. D.
>
>
>
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