Internet-based researchers (IBR) are often presented with the challenge of determining what is in the public and private domain for online ethics. Convery and Cox (2012) argue that the literature generally supports the use of informed consent in private settings but is less clear about public spaces. Thus, establishing what is public and private is increasingly relevant. The complexity in this area is that ethical guidelines vary from university to university. What is acceptable or deemed as public in one institute may be deemed up for interpretation in another.

Full article title: Social media and the rise of the far rightAcknowledgments and credits: Not applicable Each author’s complete name and institutional affiliation(s): Ryan Thomas Williams, University of SunderlandGrant numbers and/or funding information: Not applicable Key words (four or five): social media, digital communication, think piece, reflection Corresponding author (name, address, phone/fax, e-mail): Ryan Thomas Williams, University of Sunderland, Sir Tom Cowie Campus, St Peter's Way, Sunderland, SR6 0DD, [email protected]