“They’re the modern-day gay bar”: Exploring the uses and gratifications of social networks for men who have sex with men
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Highlights：
• Men view social networks for men who have sex with men (MSM) as safe spaces.
• The notion of gaydar becomes obsolete in these online contexts.
• These networks provide control over interactions and over the sharing of information.
• They are especially useful for men with barriers to accessing queer offline space.
• They are being used for a variety of aims, including sex, friendship, and romance.
摘要
•Men view social networks for men who have sex with men (MSM) as safe spaces.•The notion of gaydar becomes obsolete in these online contexts.•These networks provide control over interactions and over the sharing of information.•They are especially useful for men with barriers to accessing queer offline space.•They are being used for a variety of aims, including sex, friendship, and romance.
论文关键词：Uses and gratifications,Social networking,Men who have sex with men,Gay men,Internet
论文评审过程：Available online 1 June 2015, Version of Record 1 June 2015.
论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2015.05.023
