Simply log onto the net, and search for the Trekkie Community that suits you. There have been many studies done on humans who have been without human contact for extended periods of time, and although some reports today claim that computer users have an increased chance of depression, I feel that the communication with others could possible cure some current cases of mental disorders. Most of the communities are member run and member monitored. This continues to make citizens and netizens responsible for their communities and neighborhoods. Our real life communities are governed by elected representatives who are a part of that district.
Neighborhoods help to unify the residents just as virtual communities unite members.
Certain rules and behaviors are deemed inappropriate by one's society, whether it is real life or virtual life. Virtual communities are undergoing an evolution like there is in face to face communities. Many communities are gated and secured, just as many online communities are becoming for members only. Virtual communities are already beginning to show the signs of vandalism via viruses. Sometimes there are some people present for a conversation that you wish weren't there.