Are online communities less personal now?

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This is a strong social board topic because it gets at how communities feel, not just how they function. Many people think online spaces are faster and easier now, but not necessarily warmer or more meaningful

That gives the thread a real tension to explore. You can talk about moderation, anonymity, platform design, and how much effort people are willing to put into showing up for each other

My view is that communities only feel personal when regulars build trust over time, and that is getting harder on bigger platforms