While some might say computers are antisocial, there are many thriving communities on the internet.
The New Zealand-based Blah.net online community site was launched only a few months ago and already is a busy little place with forums covering every topic imaginable.
Blah is, according to site administrator/owner Scott, the place to voice yourself – nicely.
People from all throughout New Zealand, along with a sprinkling of Aussies and Americans, populate the forums and I’ve also spotted a Canadian.
Apart from posting in the various forums, which cover everything from pets to bad jokes, users can also take part in live chat.
The message board on the Trade Me auction site has become a little heated lately with flame wars and Trade Me users expressing their annoyance at what they believe to be a distinct lack of customer service on the part of the site’s management.
As a result of this, many of the people who were once regular posters on the message board at Trade Me have migrated to Blah.