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FARK
Drew Curtis'
daily gathering of 'news of the wierd' may be puerile and
shallow - even in its more enlightened moments - but its
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LIVEJOURNAL
At first glance, Livejournal is just another blogging tool, with a
reputation for being popular among drama queens. But put aside the
preconceptions and you'll find a genuine sense of mutual support |
B3TA
This is just a messageboard where people post silly pics of animals and
minor celebrities. But the responses to the tasks set by its creators make
it a feel like a welcoming digital arts-and-crafts club. |
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FLICKR
When Yahoo bought Flickr, it picked up one of the web's
brightest stars. Combining phto-sharing and social
networking, Flickr's developers and users have generated a
common loyalty and trust. |
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ASK METAFILTER
Matt Haughey opened this annexe to the MetaFilter group blog a in 2004,
providing members with an open-ended support forum covering topics from
broken hard drives to broken relationships. |
MYSPACE
MySpace is yet another 'circle of friends' site, but its appeal to teenage
interests, combined with forums, blogging and IM-like features, helps
generate a sense of group identity. |
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