Despite virtual communities, are we lonely?
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vir·tu·al ˈvərCHo͞oəl/
com·mu·ni·ty kəˈmyo͞onitē/
“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.”
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We are always connected.
Virtual communities break down the geographical limitations of networks.
They allow us to meet new people, connect with old ones, and share
ideas.
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We love it.
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What we use to participate in virtual communities has changed rapidly in the last couple of decades.
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We connect on multiple platforms,
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with a variety of people.
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These virtual communities allow us to communicate with those far,
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and close.
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Either way, there are many platforms available.
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Each serving a different purpose to its user.
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1,310,000,000 active users
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645,750,000 active users
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4,250,000,000 videos viewed per day.
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Leveraging these communities to build our social network.
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Working, socializing, innovating.
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These virtual communities seem inescapable.
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However, the opportunities
seem endless.
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It’s hard to imagine how one could be lonely,
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with an entire support system, right at our fingertips.
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It seems as though that is how we end up - alone. Virtual communities may not be quite as attractive as they seem.