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Netlore

By David Emery, About.com

Definition: Folklore -- e.g., urban legends, rumors, jokes, and hoaxes -- transmitted by means of the Internet (i.e., via email, blogs, or Websites).
Also Known As: Internet folklore
Examples: Email-borne rumors, jokes, urban legends, chain letters and hoaxes are all forms of Netlore.

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