cyberculture
A slang term used to describe the emerging culture of those who are networked in cyberspace. It is a society of people who use computer networks for communication.
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- cyberjockey
A person who works online, usually as a volunteer, answering users questions and providing assistance to a new user (newbie) in online chat rooms and Internet discussion forums.
- cyberlawyer
A slang term used to describe a lawyer who is an expert on the law as it relates to online communications. Other industry-related cyber words include cyberlaw and cyber forensics.
- cyberlibel
Cyberlibel is a term used to describe defamation that takes place in cyberspace, meaning through the Internet. This includes false and damaging statements made about another person through e-mail, message boards, blogs, chatrooms, on Web sites, or any other Internet-based communication medium.
- cyberloafing
Slang term used to describe employees who surf the net, write e-mail or other Internet-elated activities at work that are not related to their job. These activities are performed during periods of time when they are being paid by their employer. The individual is called a cyberloaf(er), while the act is cyberloafing. Same as cyberslacking.
- cybermediary
An individual or organization who retains a fee for negotiating or conducting transactions over the Internet as a third party, where the cybermediary does not take possession of or own the goods or services. Examples of a cybermediary include online insurance or real estate brokers.