Warner offers them free Web space and exclusive content for their sites. In return, the media giant gets some personal information from the consumer. These companies also browse around the homepages of their users where they can pick up other personal information. The companies then use this to lure advertisers to the sites. The pioneers of free Web space for homepages and community building such as GeoCities and Tripod believe that the idea of community and rallying around a common interest is disappearing because these giant media companies are using their market power to lure consumers.
Many people believe that traditional community sites foster more community aura and spirit.
It's a justification of what we've been doing for years. The Internet has several forums for people to come online and discuss topics from human sexuality to praying. There are civilized discussions within faiths and between faiths. People can explore a religion without having to walk into a building. You can also go online and attend services at home in your pajamas with churches that use Web cams on their sites.