There are academic journals for just about everything and thankfully one on Lost too. Lost Studies will be doing a special issue soon on the Lost ARG. Amy Bauer has encouraged academics to submit essays for the forthcoming issue:
I am doing a special issue on the ARG, including work by academics and fans reflecting on all aspects of what you guys call “convergence culture.” The self-reflexivity of a forum like LOSt – one that bridges the world of fan essays/rants and a more distanced, academic critique – is yet another fascinating phenomenon sparked by Lost.
I have a lot more to say on this, but for now I will leave you with the address for the Society for the Study of Lost and http://loststudies.com.
Please contact me at drabauer@gmail.com