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virtual community
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social network of individuals who interact through specific social media
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Encyclopedic overview
A virtual meeting held by a biodiversity community
A virtual community is a social network of individuals who connect through specific social media, potentially crossing geographical and political boundaries in order to pursue mutual interests or goals. Some of the most pervasive virtual communities are online communities operating under social networking services.
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