Both students appear to want to be a part of the discussion forum, but multiple demands on their time cause them to approach it strategically by distancing themselves. The second student clearly viewed participation in the discussion forum as a duty to the college and a service to other students, rather than as a contribution to her learning. However, she also acknowledges that “. . . it’s great . . . people ask you for readings,” which is a recognition of her valuing being seen as part of the group, an interesting admission and one that will be revisited later in this paper.