I'm trying to find communities/forums/social networks that would focus on MCAT and LSAT. The end goal is to find qualified teachers for these subjects (not help on taking the actual exams).. any ideas? [more inside]
posted by Kattiara17 on Jun 10, 2009 - 3 answers

Does anyone have any information about best practices & strategies for online community support and community development? [more inside]
posted by mere on May 8, 2009 - 6 answers

How do you come up with new screen names? [more inside]
posted by telstar on Jan 3, 2009 - 30 answers

Lately, the concept of "friends" seems to have become incredibly diluted by the casual use of the term by Facebook, MySpace et al. But in "the real world" what do you consider to be important when you are making and becoming friends? Is it how long you've known someone? How frequently you meet up? What you have in common? Something more intangible? Also, I'd love recommendations of any books looking at the psychology of how people become friends.
posted by pipstar on May 14, 2008 - 21 answers

Does anyone know of a template that is similar to AskMetaFilter? I'm trying to set up a communications site for my company, and I think that this format would suit it perfectly. I'm not much of a programmer, but I really like the social format of this site and think that my company could benefit from a similar structure for our interior communications. Any suggestions?
posted by ISeemToBeAVerb on Apr 15, 2008 - 9 answers

What cases have you seen of self incrimination or unflattering postings on the net? What should teens know about their activities on the internet and how their lives might be affected by their postings on social networks, blogs, and other sites? [more inside]
posted by bjtitus on Feb 11, 2008 - 15 answers

Has anyone seen articles/metrics on how traditional businesses are succeeding by leveraging community and/or social networks? If you have link to specific research and/or articles it's appreciated. Thanks!
posted by jstorerj on Jan 2, 2008 - 1 answer

Can you help me understand the power of Facebook or other similar social networking platforms? I think I understand it at some level, but I feel like I must be missing something, so please tell me how you use these systems, and why they're better than other more traditional communication tools. [more inside]
posted by willnot on Nov 14, 2007 - 47 answers

What can I do to create an environment that aids my fellow Introverts toward schmoozing with the cult of Extroverts without causing distress to either type? [more inside]
posted by choragus on Mar 11, 2007 - 25 answers

Is there a social networking site for writers? [more inside]
posted by kingtaj on Jan 2, 2007 - 13 answers

I've gotten a couple e-mails from bebo.com recently as friends have signed up with the service. Should I join as well? [more inside]
posted by sanitycheck on Mar 28, 2005 - 7 answers

So what's so cool about del.icio.us? I don't get it. [more inside]
posted by gyc on Jan 6, 2005 - 53 answers

this is a multiple question:
a) images
b) bookmarks
c) social networking [more inside]
posted by GleepGlop on Nov 18, 2004 - 6 answers

Web communities / Friendster knockoffs. I've studiously avoided delving into any of these, but suddenly, by tomorrow, I need to be more knowledgeable than I am about them, especially Tribe.net. I went there to check it out and it's "down for maintenance." I searched here in AskMe, and found passing references but nothing in-depth. Can anyone point me to some overview of these type of sites, which ones are tailored to what kind of connecting, which ones are still around, which not, which suck, which don't, and why?
posted by soyjoy on Sep 28, 2004 - 14 answers

What is the best/nicest social network? Orkut, Friendster, Flickr, maybe Dogster?
posted by plexi on Jul 20, 2004 - 19 answers