Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7512618 | International Journal of Drug Policy | 2016 | 24 Pages |
Abstract
This paper is intended to stimulate awareness and debate, and to prompt further reflection amongst scholars studying these fascinating online phenomena. The paper explores tensions and addresses some of the more prominent and pressing ethical questions, including public vs. private online spaces, anonymity, data sharing and ownership, risks and threats to research subjects and researchers. Also discussed is how best to balance the potential harms of cryptomarket research against benefits to the public.
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Authors
James Martin, Nicolas Christin,