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what is virtual society?

A virtual community is a social network of individuals who interact through specific social
media, potentially crossing geographical and political boundaries in order to pursue mutual
interests or goals. Some of the most pervasive virtual communities are online communities
operating under social networking services.
What is virtual community?
A virtual community is a community of people sharing common interests, ideas, and feelings
over the Internet or other collaborative networks. ... In general, there are two kinds of
communication among virtual community members: message postings and real-time chat.
Usenet newsgroups are an example of the former.
A virtual community is a social network of individuals who interact through specific social media,
potentially crossing geographical and political boundaries in order to pursue mutual interests or
goals. Some of the most pervasive virtual communities are online communities operating
under social networking services.
Howard Rheingold discussed virtual communities in his book, The Virtual Community, published in
1993. The book's discussion ranges from Rheingold's adventures on The WELL, computer-mediated
communication and social groups and information science. Technologies cited
include Usenet, MUDs (Multi-User Dungeon) and their derivatives MUSHes and MOOs, Internet
Relay Chat (IRC), chat rooms and electronic mailing lists. Rheingold also points out the potential
benefits for personal psychological well-being, as well as for society at large, of belonging to a virtual
community.
Virtual communities all encourage interaction, sometimes focusing around a particular interest or just
to communicate. Some virtual communities do both. Community members are allowed to interact
over a shared passion through various means: message boards, chat rooms, social networking
World Wide Web sites, or virtual worlds.[1]
A virtual community is a social network of individuals who interact through specific social
media, potentially crossing geographical and political boundaries in order to pursue mutual
interests or goals. ... Some virtual communities do both.
What is virtual society in philosophy?
The term virtual society refers to all components that are part of a society's culture based on.
the functional rather than the physical. It extends to include significant enhanced effects or.
Goal of virtual community
A virtual community is a group of people who share common interests, feelings or ideas, or
pursue similar goals over the Internet or over any collaborative network.
Are virtual community real communities?
While people in real communities are almost always united by common place of living, people
in virtual communities might live in different cities, countries or even at different continents.
Another quality of community is common religion, culture, political or social views on life.

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