So this week I am perusing the internet to find different ways websites build communities and engage their leaders.
One of the first websites I checked out is New York Times site. (If you haven't figured it out already, it is one of my favorites). Their commenting system allows users to sign up by submitting their email addresses and then users are allowed to comment. Some of the ways they engage the users is by allowing users to recoommend their favorite comments and editors also pick the top comments from readers.
Another site that has a unique way of building communities is Politico. Politco is different in that readers are asked to sign up using their email addresses as well as have the chance to identify themselves by political party. While not all readers do this, it is a great way to forge "internet friendships" with other readers based on their political affliation.
A non-news website that I checked out is the popular, YBF site, a site dedicated to African - American gossip and news. The website allows readers to comment and even upload a picture or make an avatar. Also readers have the option to go into chat rooms and discuss other topics in addition to the ones on the main website.
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I didn't realize Politico allowed you to register for the website under a specific political party. I found this interesting as it divides users but as you said, fosters a sub-community online.
ReplyDeleteAlso YBF's implementation of chat rooms builds a strong 'community' relationship and allows for direct communication as well as a forum for ideas and exchanges in information.
Very interesting!
-Katherine