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Online Communities, Green Moms and Spam

communityCommunity engagement and involvement is so important and this week I have been reminded how community is possible – even online. It might seem to some that do not live in my “virtual world” that there cannot be a sense of community and friendship when others do not know each other face to face. I could not disagree more. Community is about trust and relationships and these relationships develop when there is honesty, helpful dialogue, supporting words, encouraging suggestions, motivating ideas and transparency. I believe that some online are not honest but in my day to day life I see dishonest people and through and through these people are exposed and the lies come out and the cloaks disappear.  There are many great examples of successful online communities that I participate in and feel comfortable being myself and sharing stories, advice and trusting the moderators, developers and community members.

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  • http://overcoffee822.blogspot.com/ Lena

    What a wonderful post Sommer!
    It is still amazing to me how friendships can grow on-line. I hope that someday I get the chance to meet all of you wonderful on-line friends in person. I am sure it would be just like hanging out with old friends. Thank you for helping us to form this common interest community!
    .-= Lena´s last blog ..From bottle to bag =-.

  • http://www.greenandcleanmom.org greenandcleanmom

    It would be wonderful to meet you as well! You are so very welcome!