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	Title:	A robust methodology for investigating Old Firm related sectarianism online
	Author:	David McMenemy, Alan Poulter, Sara O'Loan
	Address:	Graduate School of Informatics, Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Livingstone Tower, 26 Richmond Street, Glasgow, G1 1XH, UK. ' Graduate School of Informatics, Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Livingstone Tower, 26 Richmond Street, Glasgow, G1 1XH, UK. ' Graduate School of Informatics, Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Livingstone Tower, 26 Richmond Street, Glasgow, G1 1XH, UK
	Journal:	International Journal of Web Based Communities 2005 - Vol. 1, No.4  pp. 488 - 503
	Abstract:	This paper discusses a methodology for investigating sectarianism on the internet as evidenced primarily through the support of two football clubs, Glasgow Celtic and Glasgow Rangers, better known as the Old Firm. The historical background to sectarianism and theoretical background to online hate are discussed, and a robust methodology for investigation is proposed.
	Keywords:	online communities; social conflict; sectarianism; hate-speech; football; Scotland; internet.
	DOI:	10.1504/IJWBC.2005.008113
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