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Online communities have revolutionized the way people connect, offering platforms for friendship, social support, entertainment, and various informational exchanges. From the early days of Usenet, with its nine million contributors and extensive message exchange, to the explosive growth of MySpace, attracting hundreds of thousands of new members daily, these digital spaces demonstrate the profound impact of web-based communities in fostering connections among individuals worldwide.