Inferring personality from e-mail addresses


	Inferring personality from e-mail addresses

Aribeth

4-27-2008 3:19 AM

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personality, stereotypes, internet

Aribeth says:

Altogether, even the thinnest slice of CMC—the mere e-mail address—contains valid information about the personality of its owner.<<

Hmm...I don't know,I am just a moon elf...

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4-27-2008 8:45 AM

debbyski

Mine shows narcissism

4-27-2008 9:05 AM

Marcariel

Mine is accurate! Thanks for the clip.

4-27-2008 9:06 AM

Aribeth

Mine shows that I am from another realm...

4-27-2008 11:46 AM

tanyamm

Mine is an ordinary date.

4-27-2008 2:24 PM

abailart

I'm a www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh4oAv5Gd6I

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