Editorial

摘要

In this special issue research from different parts of the world comes together: The USA, Italy, Greece, Switzerland, New Zealand, India and the UK and give input to new progress on the developments around web-based communities and social media. Its main focus is how the subtler layers of community awareness may transform into manifest loyalty and web presence. How can we assess the likeliness of one's community affinity? To what extent allow web communities to find each other back, like after a long period of diaspora? Can social media predict the final acceptance of technological infrastructures? How should crowdfunding and communities of practice promote social capital and the willingness to invest in one's social media skills? These are the questions you will meet in the coming articles. Feel welcome to respond to the authors and editors.