The process by which potential members evaluate and determine whether an online community aligns with their interests, values, or needs before deciding to join. This involves prospective members actively assessing the community’s culture, content, membership, and overall environment to judge their compatibility. (Chapter 5, p. 198)*
*Terms defined for the Nurturing Online Communities (NOC) course include a chapter reference to the course text Building Successful Online Communities by Kraut and Resnick.
Citation: Center for Scientific Collaboration and Community Engagement. (2025) CSCCE Glossary: Nurturing Online Communities. Santistevan, Pratt, and Woodley doi: 10.5281/zenodo.17137478
Categories: Nurturing Online Communities (NOC) terms
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