SoCSoHschatting

SoCSoHschatting is a term used in speculative discussions and some online communities to describe a hypothetical mode of social interaction facilitated by chat technologies. The term is a coined portmanteau, combining social interaction and chat, with distinctive capitalization found in online writings.

Concept and features: envision a decentralized, crowd-guided chat ecosystem where participants design conversation prompts, curate responses, and set moderation rules; processes are iterative; emphasis on transparency and inclusivity.

Implementation and mechanisms: use of communal prompt libraries, feedback loops, lightweight moderation, and logs accessible to participants.

Origins and context: appears in discussions on social computing, human-computer interaction, and AI-assisted communication; not a formal field; no standardized definitions.

Reception and critique: advocates highlight scalability and resilience; critics highlight risk of bias, manipulation, privacy concerns, and governance questions.

See also: crowdwork, participatory design, online governance, AI moderation.

Note: This article describes a speculative concept; there is no widely recognized standard definition.