Hi Merced: What Is A Virtual Community Humanized?

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Hi Merced, you make a good point again. The online game and Facebook are the most popular communities for people nowadays. Without the physical attendance, all members can be very active in the communities. Many people believe a virtual community is more productive and favorable. Yet, there are still some people argue that a virtual community is deficient and not humanized. For example: Nobody can actually hear others’ voice, see others’ facial expression and etcetera. Regardless, I still believe a writing will be very lively, it doesn’t really deficient people’s interaction and communication. Merced, what do you think? Overall, the general idea of a community is giving the same interest and goal individuals a place to stand and to find their

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