From a thread in the general discussion has come the idea of holding an online 'event' with tangible publishable outcomes.

To summarize the thread (though you are encouraged to read the entire discussion):
IRGO host an online (virtual) colloquium aimed at stimulating discussion and generating tangible outputs which reflect the scope of our research interests and expertise. The suggested process for this is:

1) A call for papers is extended (for the first event, this CfP will be extended to IRGO members only, though subsequent events may have a wider draw) Suggestion for first event: "What is Web x.0? Sense and nonsense in Third Lives and beyond" (cICT?)
2) Extended abstracts come in and are assigned for review
3) IRGO members review abstract (recommended two members per abstract; positive critique to improve article)
4) Abstracts are selected and accepted
5) Papers are written and submitted
6) On the appointed day, papers go 'live' on site and are linked to sites for feedback, review, commentary and critique for a limited period (say, two weeks? Or until the next load go live?)
7) lather, rinse, repeat...


This process is asynchronous and entirely virtual -- this can be reviewed subsequent the first issue to assess how well it worked.

Questions/Issues Under Discussion:
* does the above format seem 'doable'?
* naming our event/journal/outputs: one suggestion -- the Journal of Applied Internet Research (JoAIR). More suggestions welcome.
* managing and co-ordinating inputs and outputs virtually across a range of disciplines.
* promoting it to garner both abstracts and engagement once those abstracts go live. (again, a good name will help here)
* is there sufficient interest from both potential authors, readers, and reviewers to make this a viable option.

I strongly urge all of you (particularly if you haven't said anything yet) to post your thoughts on this idea.