It would be interesting to ascertain whether or not some of the smaller internal communities also exist from similarities by age group or gender, but that would be difficult to elucidate, and I'm not sure I want to go there. The principal strength of DRS, IMHO, lies in its larger fellowship. Most of us on the big list have electronic friends we've never met in person, and likely never will. It is delightfully engaging and international in its flavor. We are both spontaneous and reactionary.
Threads pop up at a moment's notice.
Sometimes they continue for days, sometimes for only for a few hours. I was unable to reach any conclusion in this matter. Most respondents are active learners, surprisingly literate and amazingly open-minded. Several individuals are also really addicted to DRS. 11. Mostly, we seem to err on the side on of caring and compassion.