Aug
11
Communities and Networks
Tribu virtual runs on Ning. It’s creator calls it a social network. However, he named it tribe.
The first forum question posed to the members was: What is a tribe today? (11-05-08)
Rituals, identity, sharing were some of the words used by the members to define a tribe. Other words: big group, consciousness of presence, support, territory to inhabit, shared interests.
I think rituals and identity are key features to distinguish a community from a network. Both features need time to be developed.
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