1. Define virtual community. List TWO (2) advantages and TWO (2) disadvantages of the rapid development of virtual communities on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. by simplyww https://padlet.com/huda_mohd/tut5_1 en-us 2018-01-18 02:25:01 UTC 2018-01-18 05:28:30 UTC hello@padlet.com huda_mohd https://padlet.com/huda_mohd/tut5_1/wish/222301691 A virtual community, also called a Web community or an online community, is a gathering place for people and businesses that does not have a physical existence.
Advantages:
i. Social media has the power to bring enormous leverage to ordinary people
ii. Provides a forum for people to discuss topics of interest
iii. Allows participation at the convenience of the participant
iv. Allows participation by many different people from many different places
Disadvantages:
i. Possibility of losing touch with reality
ii. Obtaining network access can be a problem (poor IT infrastructure at less developed countries)
iii. Lack of control over information quality as the contents can only be filtered and screened after it has been submitted onto the virtual communities platform
iv. Anonymity possess threats of fraudulent act, information security, authenticity and identity theft]]> 2018-01-18 05:28:07 UTC https://padlet.com/huda_mohd/tut5_1/wish/222301691 ANSWER huda_mohd https://padlet.com/huda_mohd/tut5_1/wish/222301695 A virtual community, also called a Web community or an online community, is a gathering place for people and businesses that does not have a physical existence.
Advantages:
i. Social media has the power to bring enormous leverage to ordinary people
ii. Provides a forum for people to discuss topics of interest
iii. Allows participation at the convenience of the participant
iv. Allows participation by many different people from many different places
Disadvantages:
i. Possibility of losing touch with reality
ii. Obtaining network access can be a problem (poor IT infrastructure at less developed countries)
iii. Lack of control over information quality as the contents can only be filtered and screened after it has been submitted onto the virtual communities platform
iv. Anonymity possess threats of fraudulent act, information security, authenticity and identity theft]]> 2018-01-18 05:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/huda_mohd/tut5_1/wish/222301695