The traditional definition of a community is of geographically circumscribed entity (neighborhoods, villages, etc.). Virtual communities are … See more

On health
Recent studies have looked into development of health related communities and their impact on those already suffering … See more

Howard Rheingold's Virtual Community could be compared with Mark Granovetter's ground-breaking "strength of weak ties" article published … See more

While instant communication means fast access, it also means that information is posted without being reviewed for correctness. It is difficult to choose reliable sources because … See more

Virtual communities are used for a variety of social and professional groups; interaction between community members vary from personal to purely formal. For example, an email … See more

Internet-based
The explosive diffusion of the Internet since the mid-1990s fostered the proliferation of … See more

Internet communities offer the advantage of instant information exchange that is not possible in a real-life community. This interaction allows people to engage in many activities … See more