The Well was conceived during the Orwellian year of 1984, yet instead of heralding Big Brother, it became a boundary-breaking cultural invention th...
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Dec 21, 2007
Heath
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It's a quick read, but it tells a long story. The Well is one of the earliest and longest-running online communities, and I've been a member for more than 10 years. Hafner's writing reads like much of the writing in the Well: personal, insightful, and very human. She looks at the evolution of the business, as well as some of the highlights -- and low points -- of the relationships among members. Even the darkest of days and most difficult situations is addressed with grace and empathy. Of intere
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Jan 19, 2011
John
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So much potential but the author never really captures why a small on-line community ever gained the reputation it has. The examples verge on high schoolish.
Could have been so much more...
Could have been so much more...
May 17, 2010
Amy
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As a 13-year veteran of Salon.com's Table Talk forum (based on the Well and now owner of the Well), I enjoyed this quick and interesting read about the first online community, told mostly through its more outsized characters with a smattering of technical jargon.
Mar 02, 2008
Sari Lynn
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An interesting look inside the online community. I found it particularly appealing because I was acquainted with a number of the people mentioned, so I was able to relate to the times and events from a more personal perspective.
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