Question

Web communities refer to A. online cooperative buying centers that allow individuals to purchase at the same bulk rate as large organizations. B. customers linked by a common Internet service provider. C. virtual reality games that allow players to create their own worlds, countries, towns, etc. D. websites that allow people to congregate online and exchange views on topics of common interest. E. all customers served by a particular firm who are sent regular e-mail sales notifications and coupons from the manufacturer.

Answer 1

D)

Step-by-step explanation:

A web community, also known as an online community, is a community made up of members who comment, post, advice and collaborate on discussions of common interest, by communicating through the internet. It is a virtual community.

Examples of online communities include social networking sites, forums, email, discussion boards etc.

The web community can become a global community in the sense that, members can come from any geographical region with access to the internet, around the world. A web community may have members from New Zealand, Switzerland, United States, United Kingdom, Nigeria, China etc.

An internet connection is required to join a web community. You can join an online community after registering by filling out forms and accepting to abide by the rules and regulations guiding members. Non-members are allowed to contribute to discussions in some web communities but might not benefit from several privileges accorded members.