Online communities where people share competitive secrets
January 6, 2009 4:26 PM Subscribe
What are some forums/online communities where people share secrets on getting ahead in life?
I'm interested in the phenomenon of online communities where people give strangers help on how to get ahead of the competition, and would like to find more examples so I can study the social psychology behind them.
I'm not talking about forums where people share knowledge that makes the world better off (e.g. relationship advice, tech support); I'm referring more to forums where people share competitive secrets. A good example would be a forum where executives discuss how to beat their rivals and get promotions. IOW, these would be forums you wouldn't want your biggest rivals to be reading as well.
Some examples that more or less fit this description:
- College Confidential (college seniors often discuss with others applying to the same schools how to increase their chances by padding their applications)
- Pick Up Artist Forum (men share their secrets/tricks on attracting women)
I'm especially interested in examples of communities focused on things like career success and social and political popularity.
I'm interested in the phenomenon of online communities where people give strangers help on how to get ahead of the competition, and would like to find more examples so I can study the social psychology behind them.
I'm not talking about forums where people share knowledge that makes the world better off (e.g. relationship advice, tech support); I'm referring more to forums where people share competitive secrets. A good example would be a forum where executives discuss how to beat their rivals and get promotions. IOW, these would be forums you wouldn't want your biggest rivals to be reading as well.
Some examples that more or less fit this description:
- College Confidential (college seniors often discuss with others applying to the same schools how to increase their chances by padding their applications)
- Pick Up Artist Forum (men share their secrets/tricks on attracting women)
I'm especially interested in examples of communities focused on things like career success and social and political popularity.
2+2 Poker forums. Terrific resource if you are into poker.
posted by itsamonkeytree at 5:54 PM on January 6, 2009
posted by itsamonkeytree at 5:54 PM on January 6, 2009
Poker forums as stated but also forums discussing options trading and marketmaking where alla participant more or less compete in the same markets.
posted by ilike at 7:56 AM on January 7, 2009
posted by ilike at 7:56 AM on January 7, 2009
Pick-up Evolution is an great blog about self-improvement secrets, dating tips and ways to attract women. Good site with a ton of content and a good community of readers.
posted by tomclark109 at 3:59 PM on January 23, 2009
posted by tomclark109 at 3:59 PM on January 23, 2009
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posted by nitsuj at 4:38 PM on January 6, 2009 [1 favorite]