+ Online Communities

With the introduction of the internet, virtual communities began forming. From the early BBS to today's MySpace and Facebook, we've found ways to form social networks with people all over the world.

One of the best resources for information about social networks in Mashable. These bloggers cover everything from the mainstream to the most niche upstarts, giving them an extensive archive of social networking news. If you're interested in this subject at all, be sure to check it out.

For a critical look into what's happening between social networking rivals LinkedIn and Facebook, check out Mashable's breakdown of the trendy personalization features new to each site.