1. 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.”

3. 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.

4. We love it.

5. What we use to participate in virtual communities has
changed rapidly in the last couple of decades.

6. We connect
on multiple
platforms,

7. with a
variety of
people.

8. These virtual communities allow
us to communicate with those
far,

9. and close.

10. Either way, there are many platforms available.

11. Each serving a different purpose to its user.

12. 1,310,000,000 active users

13. 645,750,000 active users

14. 4,250,000,000 videos viewed per day.

15. Leveraging these communities to build our social network.

16. Working, socializing, innovating.

17. These virtual
communities
seem
inescapable.

18. However, the
opportunities
seem endless.

19. It’s hard to
imagine how
one could be
lonely,

20. with an entire support system, right at our fingertips.

21. It seems as though that is how we end up - alone.
Virtual communities may not be quite as attractive as
they seem.