Private Facebook Groups are Open for Closed Causes
Amelia Roblin — October 8, 2010 — Tech
References: blog.facebook & psfk
The website's members have been able to send private messages and create secret events for some time, but now the social media network is introducing private Facebook Groups.
Within the global online community, users with similar interests can establish and enlist in secret societies in the form of virtual spaces, permitting communication via group chat, messaging, wall posts, photos, events and all of the standard Facebook Group applications. Private Facebook Groups will be well-received by members with controversial interests, though hopefully these closed communities won't become scenes for suspicious behavior.
Within the global online community, users with similar interests can establish and enlist in secret societies in the form of virtual spaces, permitting communication via group chat, messaging, wall posts, photos, events and all of the standard Facebook Group applications. Private Facebook Groups will be well-received by members with controversial interests, though hopefully these closed communities won't become scenes for suspicious behavior.
Trend Themes
1. Private Social Networks - Private Facebook Groups create an opportunity for the growth of private social networks, catering to users with specific interests.
2. Secret Societies - The establishment of private Facebook Groups opens up possibilities for the rise of virtual secret societies within the online community.
3. Closed Communities - Private Facebook Groups provide a platform for the formation of closed communities that can foster deeper connections among users with controversial interests.
Industry Implications
1. Social Networking - The introduction of private Facebook Groups presents an innovative opportunity for the social networking industry to tap into the demand for more secure and exclusive online communities.
2. Online Communication - Private Facebook Groups offer a disruptive innovation opportunity for the online communication industry to develop specialized platforms catering to users seeking private and secure group interactions.
3. Event Management - The advent of private Facebook Groups creates a space for the event management industry to explore the potential of hosting exclusive and invitation-only virtual events within closed communities.
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