Internet research that makes use of existing chat rooms, forums and communities, and e-mail groups:
A) poses no more ethical concerns than normal, offline research.
B) should never be attempted because such research violates ethical principles.
C) raises a host of issues not covered particularly well in traditional ethical guidelines.
D) raises no ethical issues.

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Internet research involving chat rooms, forums, and e-mail groups raises unique ethical concerns, such as privacy, consent, and anonymity, which are not always adequately addressed by traditional ethical guidelines.

Internet Research That Makes Use of Existing Chat Rooms, Forums