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A virtual community is a group of people primarily or initially communicating or interacting with each other by means of information technologies, typically over the Internet, rather than in person. Virtual communities are also known as online communities or computer-mediated communities (CMC).
Overview
Today, virtual community or online community can be used loosely for a variety of social groups interacting via the Internet. It does not necessarily mean that there is a strong bond among the members, although Rheingold mentions in that virtual communities form "when people carry on public discussions long enough, with sufficient human feeling, to form webs of personal relationships" *. An email distribution list may have hundreds of members and the communication which takes place may be merely informational (questions and answers are posted), but members may remain relative strangers and the membership turnover rate could be high. This is in line with the liberal use of the term community.
The term virtual community is attributed to the book of the same title by Howard Rheingold, published in 1993. The book discussed his adventures on The WELL and onward into a range of computer-mediated communication and social groups. The technologies included Usenet, MUDs (Multi-User Dungeon) and their derivatives MUSHes and MOOs, IRC (Internet Relay Chat), chat rooms and electronic mailing lists; the World Wide Web as we know it today was not yet used by many people. Rheingold pointed out the potential benefits for personal psychological well-being, as well as for society at large, of belonging to such a group.
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@Nnascenzi I have asked online communities for health advice, but not Twitter and Facebook. BBSen and Usenet.
yoyology (Karl G. Siewert) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:28:19 -0000
@Nnascenzi I have asked online communities for health advice, but not Twitter and Facebook. BBSen and Usenet.
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cobaltcalcium (Cobalt and Calcium) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:21:44 -0000
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ethics of ghostwritten tweet disclosure chatter has me thinking. Can Chatham House rules apply in online communities? Thoughts? #media140
bimyou_bimyou (bimyou_bimyou) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:03:06 -0000
ethics of ghostwritten tweet disclosure chatter has me thinking. Can Chatham House rules apply in online communities? Thoughts? #media140
Join workshop with Sean Corcoran (@seancor) on online communities & socnets. 12/3 in boston area. http://bit.ly/5kh8w (via @jbernoff)
carriejohnson (carriejohnson) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:16:40 -0000
Join workshop with Sean Corcoran (@seancor) on online communities & socnets. 12/3 in boston area. http://bit.ly/5kh8w (via @jbernoff)
RT @umbz Quepasa.com + Mexico's Tourism Board will promote Mexico's tourist destinations via online communities http://tinyurl.com/ydsmx5f
simcmanus (Simon McManus) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:13:07 -0000
RT @umbz Quepasa.com + Mexico's Tourism Board will promote Mexico's tourist destinations via online communities http://tinyurl.com/ydsmx5f
WHAT TYPE OF LEUKEMIA DID BILL WALSH DIE FROM?: According to online CLL communities as well as alternative sour.. http://bit.ly/6pOZg
tammymm1986 (tammymm1986) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:33:02 -0000
WHAT TYPE OF LEUKEMIA DID BILL WALSH DIE FROM?: According to online CLL communities as well as alternative sour.. http://bit.ly/6pOZg
4degreez.com - A fun place for teens to interact. Includes jokes, quotes, poetry and message boards.
Meta Description: [ 4degreez.com is a site for teens, twenty-somethings, and anyone who loves message boards, chat, jokes, movie/music/game/book reviews, quotations, poetry, and more! Stop by and say hello! =) ]
Alloy.com - Teen community site which includes advice, fashion, sports and games.
Amigos - A place to share stories, read stories, learn about important issues or just to hang out.
Meta Description: [ Amigos is a place to share stories, swap experiences, find information or ask questions ]
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BombDiggity - An online writing community for mature teen writers of poetry and short stories.
BuzzSoda - Provides a chance to discuss fashions, styles, trends, and games, with bulletin boards and trivia questions.
Meta Description: [ Online Teenage Community ]
Covington Library Teen Bookgroup - Provides a place for teens to write book reviews, chat, or discuss the latest literature.
Meta Description: [ Covington Library Teen Bookgroup Mainpage - No Summary ]
Cyberteens - Includes games, links, news, and message board for teen creativity and communication.
Meta Description: [ the leading online community for teens on the web featuring chat, games, art, writing, poetry, fiction, music, celebrity interviews, movie and product reviews, and more ]
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Global Teen - Discussion and debate on global, political and environmental issues. Includes forums, e-zine, and a collection of documents.
GovTeen.com - Includes advice, games, forums, links, and chat for teenagers.
Meta Description: [ A teen community working together to educate and entertain. GovTeen Addresses the issues teenagers are most interested in learning and talking about. Where tough issues such as first dates, and growing up are addressed openly and honestly. It is a place for teenagers (and many parents) to get ans... ]
Hiveports - Users can diversify and converse through a safe medium.
IAmNext.com - An interactive site, aiming to offer a positive alternative to the much publicized violence, and destructive behaviour in high schools. Uses Flash.
Meta Description: [ College and University student online community where success, spirituality, relationships, love, goals, career and academics can be explored. ]
Icelounge.com - Interactive forum for teens with ratings, reviews, and advice on surf, skate, music, fashion, and dating.
Meta Description: [ icelounge ]
It's About Us - Offers free ecards, free web pages, weekly horoscopes, internet safety tips, and searchable questions and answers about teen life.
ItsTeens.com - Site for teens to hangout. Includes a love lounge, horoscopes, chats, message boards, and photo gallery.
Meta Description: [ The ultimate teen hangout. Features include: e-pals, e-cards, poetry, create your own home page, quizzes, horoscope, chat, message boards, articles and more ]
JustEnough - A place for teens to discuss music-related issues using message boards, chat rooms, and free email.
Meta Description: [ DVD kits and free music lessons for learning guitar, bass, drums, and vocals. Find band members, post messages, and chat with musicians. ]
KidLink - Organization aimed at getting youth involved in a global dialog, through email and chat, online projects, and message boards.
Meta Description: [ KIDLINK is a non-profit grassroots organization aimed at providing life skills training to children and youth through secondary school age. ]
KiwiBox.com - A teen community wrapped around an online magazine where teens can get fashion tips, advice, and chat.
Meta Description: [ Kiwibox is an online Teen Magazine for Music, Entertainment, Fashion, Games, Love and Advice. ]
LiveWire - An online community for teens to discuss issues related to school, parents, health, and culture.
Meta Description: [ Teen Forums, College Forums, Technical Peer Support Discussion Boards - Teens and college students share their problems and issues on LiveWire and receive advice and find resources. Peer Answers and Peer Support. ]
Macteens - Features news, exclusive stories, games and reviews. Also offers interactive areas such as forums, chats and media galleries.
Meta Description: [ The ultimate online community for the teenage Mac user. Featuring an online magazine with the latest in Mac news, opinions, reviews and gaming. Macteens' community centre is also an Apple User Group with forums, blogs, chats and picture galleries. ]
Online Youth Club - Run by the National Youth Advocacy Service and offering reviews, competitions and forums. Includes an advice page and information about the rights of young people.
Shine - Features music and movie news, message boards, contests, advice column, poetry, art galleries, and online journals.
Meta Description: [ Shine - Encouraging teens to use creative self-expression to create social change, embrace diversity, and promote tolerance and harmony. Take a stand... Use your voice... Impact your world... Don't just sit there... Do something!... We can all be part of the solution... Get up and make a change..... ]
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Skokie TeenScreen - Made by high school students, with activities, advice, fan clubs, and links to community resources. Submissions of stories, poems, and reviews are invited.
Streaming Futures - Connects teenagers with careers by allowing them to interact with career professionals though live, interactive Internet webcasts. Provides free help with career planning and college information.
Meta Description: [ Streaming Futures is a free, web-based career information program dedicated to helping teens choose the right career path by allowing them to watch internet-based video interviews with career professionals from all different sectors. Teens get free help with career planning and college informati... ]
Teen Developers - Forum of developers dedicated to helping teens with web design and computer programming.
Teen Twist - Original variety site for teens that includes message boards, interviews, advice, contests, and jokes.
Teens 411 - Provides news, gossip, pictures, links, chat rooms and forums.
Meta Description: [ Teens helping Other Teens. Rate Pics and Teen Chat Rooms Free to Join In! Teen forum news and free icons ]
TeenSite Network - Meet others, get advice, and talk about anything.
Meta Description: [ An online community where teens can be real with each other and get advice from others who are not superficial or judgmental. ]
Teenspot - Includes teen chat, message boards, gaming arcade, jokes, and profiles.
Meta Description: [ Offers teen chat rooms, message boards, email, music, and real life blogs. ]
The Student Center - Web community for college students, high school students, and teens. Information, entertainment, and many interactive areas for students to meet other students.
Meta Description: [ The Student Center Network is a web community for college students, high school students, and teens located at http://www.student.com Helpful info for any teen or student on student loans and college prep. Lots of entertainment, and a student hub for students to hangout and meet each other. ]
Transitionalstate.com - Includes forums, articles, devotionals, poetry, online and journals
Meta Description: [ Transitionalstate - Online Messianic Teen Community ]
Xfresh.com - Youth community portal by teens and for teens. Features education, relationships advice, literature, games, software, gadgets, expressions, contests, and bulletin boards.
Youth Atlanta: Your Teen Connection - Public library caters to the teens and children of the city of Atlanta. Features homework help, online reading program, hotlines, and college and career information.
Meta Description: [ Welcome Youth Atlanta of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library. Y@tlanta caters to the teens and children of the city of Atlanta. ]
Youth Crime Watch of America - Aim is to help youth protect themselves and others from the criminal world. Programs such as mentors, educating and youth patrols are involved.
Youth N-Touch Ministries - Free e-mail, chatroom, virtual arcade and a gameroom.
Meta Description: [ This website is AVAILABLE in FIVE LANGUAGES and contains a VIRTUAL ARCADE and GAME ROOM, Christian EVENTS, Movie Reviews, CHRISTIAN MESSENGER and more! We are a bilingual christian youth group serving San Antonio and the surrounding areas. ]
Youth Tech - Community for teens, created by teens with chats, computer help, technical information, an art gallery, and message boards.
Meta Description: [ A teen community online, with an emphasis on technology, teens, creating, sharing, learning and fun. ]
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