Abstract
The question of whether a virtual, online community of interest actually constitute a 'community' by traditional or modern definition is still debated by scholars and students alike. Most socio-technological studies views 'community' inconsistently in both definition and approach. This case study explores the relationship between conventional and new methods of assessing community and how they apply to the online forum “The Covenant of Wildwood Gate”. Concepts of community are examined, highlighting issues of leadership, purpose, common interest, identity and particularly the role of metaphorical space in creating a sense of place. The conclusion supports the thesis that the Covenant of Wildwood Gate is indeed a community by traditional definition, sharing both common interests, wisdom, insights, information, anger, love, vulnerability, support, empathy and concern.
posted by Kim Falconer @ 6:41 PM
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2 Comments:
Overall, Kim,
I can really see how much your design skills have advanced. Good for you! Your technical skills have improved too.
I really like the look of this site/blog. It is easy and interesting to look at. I like your use of images as well.
While it's a relief to get a project like this out of the way, you must feel a deeper satisfaction at having gotten it out of the way with such style and intelligence.
Jenny wanted me to add that she REALLY likes the look of it. She has been embarking on some design work lately and she keeps a studious eye out for layout and colour usage. We've added your blog to our favorites folder "eye catching samples"
-Dean
Thank you Dean (and Jenny). Your comments are great!
I can’t take that much credit for the design, though. The blogs are from preformed template designs which you alter but they provide the basis.
I found some of the mark up and editing difficult. Every time I fixed one problem, like font type or size, two new problems would appear. That is why there are still some imperfections with font colour etc…I got to the point I was too scared to touch it again!
Kim
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