Community is a word that has a different definition for each person, depending on their upbringing and their current state of mind. It is dependant on age, race and sex. So, with all of these factors, you can imagine the conflicting views on community.
Generally speaking, a community is a group of people who share many of the same likes and dislikes and can count on one another. This can range from talking about your favorite sports teams to your family to how to beat the newest game on Xbox 360.
Over the last half century, this sense of community and togetherness has been reshaped to bring in the Internet. Some of the same characteristics of a community still apply in that it is a group of mostly like minded people who have come together to meet new people and lean on each other.
An online community is just that. It is a community space entirely online where you know the person’s screen name and preferences, but not much else. There are many benefits to being a part of an online community and it starts with not having to sacrifice.
In a “meat” community, you won’t find someone with all of your likes and dislikes and your passions will differ. Online, communities are tailored to enhancing your passions by bringing together people who share that passion.
The biggest difference though is that your community doesn’t exist of Matt’s, Kevin’s and Lindsay’s from
Message boards aren’t just for niche sites like NorCalPreps.com either. Media giants like ESPN and CBS have also joined the game. In the end, when you are trying to get out your opinions or information, it isn’t about who you know, but what you know in online communities.
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