Benefits of online communities:
people writing do not need to disclose who they are.
individuals aren't being 'judged'.
only have to disclose as much of the situation as they want, and questions aren't usually asked, if they are, an answer is not always needed.
Conversations and blogs can happen any time.
Reaches a wider range of people.
Benefits of traditional geographical communities:
There is a face to a name, which can be more comforting.
tea and cake can be involved, comforting again.
non verbal communication can bee read about others feelings.
Online communities lack what the traditional communities have. For some people it may suit them perfectly, which might be why thy do it. Although the list of positives for traditional communities is lacking from the online communities.
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