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history of online communities  

Definition

  • An online community is a group of people who interact in a virtual environment. They have a purpose, are supported by technology, and are guided by norms and policies. [Source: Encyclopedia of Community: From the Village to the Virtual World; Online Communities, History of]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-G7H3NML2-P

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