There are many evolving business models around community. This is great because revenue will continue to drive investment which will continue to drive innovation and more communities. But I think monetization loses some of the most important value in community building. Better medicine, schools, relationships, debate and public safety are just a few of the intrinsic benefits created through online community building. These can’t be measured in terms of dollars and cents but they have tremendous value to everyone involved. And I would argue that these benefits ultimately lead to a stronger economy.
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