Abstract
Jurgen Habermas's theory of the public sphere provides a model of idealised democratic debate. Three major features of this model can be identified - universal access, rational debate, and a disregard for rank. I analyse the model, and use it to examine Slashdot, a popular Web site, as an actualisation of public space.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | First Monday |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 9 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2000 |
| Externally published | Yes |