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Article Evaluation

I evaluated the "Smile" article within Wikipedia.


 * Everything in the article was relevant to the topic, but the sections on animals and reinforcement were shorter in comparison to other sections in the article.
 * There were several claims on smiling being a positive sign of communication. More information should be included on how in some instances smiling can be a sign of confusion.
 * The sources are reliable, but the sources could use more recent information. The most recent source is dated from 2016.
 * Most discussion is around the pictures used for the article and the Duchenne smile. Most contributors are providing useful information and different perspectives of what a smile means.
 * It's rated as a Start-class and top importance in the comedy portal and the psychology portal.

The WELL Virtual Community

The WELL is one of the oldest virtual communities that is still in use. I plan to add more information about other virtual communities and the difference of a social network and a virtual community. If there is more mention of the WELL being in the news I will add that information to the "in the news" section since it only has one sentence.

Virtual Community and Social Network Difference

There is often confusion between a virtual community and social network. They are similar in some aspects because they both can be used for personal and professional interests. Think of a social network as an opportunity to connect with people you already know or know of. These are sites like Facebook, Twitter, etc. For professional use, think of platforms like LinkedIn and Yammer. These are intended to give coworkers a chance to communicate in a more relaxed setting. Often times social media guidelines are in place for professional usage so that everyone is aligned on what is suitable online behavior. Using a social network is an extension of your offline social community. It's helpful when these connections move to different parts of the world giving users a chance to still be apart of their friends lives. Each user has their own social network and can be thought of as a spider web structure.

Virtual communities are different because users aren't connected through a mutual friend or similar backgrounds. These groups are formed by people who have never met but are drawn to each other because of a common interest or ideology. Virtual communities are known for connecting people who normally wouldn't consider themselves to be in the same group. It's interesting to consider how these groups continue to stay relevant and maintained in the online world. They remain pertinent because users feel a need to contribute to the community and in return feel empowered when receiving new information from other members. Virtual communities have an elaborate nest structure because they overlap in many ways. Yelp, Youtube, Wikipedia, etc., are all considered virtual communities. Companies like Kaiser Permanente launched virtual communities for its members. The community gave members power to take control over their health care decisions and improve their overall experience. Members of a virtual community are able to offer opinions and contribute where they feel needed. Remember the difference between virtual communities and social network is the emergence of the relationship.