Anonymous Attention and Abuse

Florian Ederer, Paul Goldsmith-Pinkham and Kyle Jensen

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Abstract: We analyze the content of the anonymous online discussion forum Economics Job Market Rumors (EJMR) and document its evolving interactions with external information sources. We focus on three key aspects: the prevalence and impact of links to external domains, the surge in discussions driven by Twitter posts since 2018, and the categorization of individuals whose tweets are most frequently discussed on EJMR. Using data on linked domains, we show how these trends reflect broader changes in the economics profession's digital footprint. Our analysis sheds light on EJMR's informational role but also raises questions about inclusivity and professional ethics in economics.

Date: 2025-01
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