The formal and informal mechanisms, rules, and processes used to govern behavior, maintain order, and enforce community standards within digital spaces. Regulation encompasses both top-down control systems and emergent social control mechanisms that shape how members interact. (Chapter 4, p. 131)*
*Terms defined for the Nurturing Online Communities (NOC) course include a chapter reference to the course text Building Successful Online Communities by Kraut and Resnick.
Citation: Center for Scientific Collaboration and Community Engagement. (2025) CSCCE Glossary: Nurturing Online Communities. Santistevan, Pratt, and Woodley doi: 10.5281/zenodo.17137478
Categories: Nurturing Online Communities (NOC) terms
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