Comments on: My friend, colleague and teacher Peter Kollock https://www.smrfoundation.org/2009/01/13/my-friend-colleague-and-teacher-peter-kollock/ Tools and data for social media network insights Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:15:58 +0000 hourly 1 By: Michael Australia https://www.smrfoundation.org/2009/01/13/my-friend-colleague-and-teacher-peter-kollock/comment-page-1/#comment-411 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:15:58 +0000 http://www.connectedaction.net/?p=267#comment-411 I am currently doing a dissertation and although the post is years old, my topic is on flaming and community in an online video site. I first came across Peter’s work in 1999 in an undergraduate course. Communities in Cyberspace was ground breaking and has lead me on the path to internet studies. I know it is over three years and my intent is not to stir up hurt, but I was upset to hear about this, I just found out tonight. Thank you for putting me on a path to understanding the interactions online and how important it is for society to grapple with freedoms of speech but keeping civility. Thanks Marc.

]]> By: Jordan Saar Kagan https://www.smrfoundation.org/2009/01/13/my-friend-colleague-and-teacher-peter-kollock/comment-page-1/#comment-313 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:06:58 +0000 http://www.connectedaction.net/?p=267#comment-313 I was a student of Peter’s in his Collective Behavior class and in his Fiat Lux Seminar on Zen and the Art of Buddhism. I was so impressed by Professor Kollock’s teaching and enthusiasm that I decided to do an Independent Study with Peter Kollock. We studied the social underpinnings of Wikipedia and other collective intelligence communities. I produced one of my life’s greatest works and was the most interesting research project I had ever participated in. Peter guided me with the patience of a school teacher and the wisdom of a professor. He showed me exactly what it was to do research and to pursue science in an academic environment. I am forever indebted to Peter and his dedication. I still remember my graduation day in June 2005 when I made it a point to introduce him to my parents. He was by far my favorite professor and lecturer at UCLA. Peter, you will sorely be missed.

Saar…

]]> By: Mark S. Fisher https://www.smrfoundation.org/2009/01/13/my-friend-colleague-and-teacher-peter-kollock/comment-page-1/#comment-312 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:37:34 +0000 http://www.connectedaction.net/?p=267#comment-312 My son sent me the notice about Peter. Reading the sad news about the untimely death of Peter has left a void in my life. I had the pleasure of meeting Peter a numerous times at UCLA. Peter was a real GEM of a person. He definitely left a lasting mark on my son. Jason had the opportunity to do research with Peter and taking numerous classes from Peter.

Peter will be definitely missed and our deepest sympathy goes out to Peters family and friends.

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