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vogue_etiquette"What draws groups of people together to-day?"

 

"Suitability of tastes more than anything else.  Those, for instance, who are artistic, who really know about music, painting, sculpture, architecture, or literature in all its branches, gradually gather about them others of kindred spirit.  Just as those who love good living, or constant entertaining, or all-night dancing, or outdoor sports, or big game shooting are drawn together; just as the collectors of beautiful objects find they have the most intimate interests (and rivalries) in common.  Out of the large numbers of such people, there will always be some who are more socially agreeable than others, and these will make the nucleus of a circle, which circle will touch all others at the edges and join them when any great entertainment is given."  (From Vogue's Book of Etiquette, Copyright 1929, Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., Garden City, New York)

 

This little paragraph from a dusty book perfectly summarizes the two key ingredients for any online community:

 

1. People with a common passionate interest (suitability of tastes)

2. "A great entertainment" or compelling interaction, content, or socializing

 

Maybe those etiquette mavens knew what they were talking about.  Now where did I put my finger bowls and oyster forks...

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