A directory of internet sites that helps people on the internet to communicate and interact with each other. These sites feature services such as message forums, chat rooms, email and other messaging services. They may also feature online games and other ways for user to interact. These sites offer the users a hub for a specific subject and have information and other resources there.
Subject-specific communities should be listed with the subject category. For shortcuts to some of these, see By_Topic.
A virtual 3-D world for curious minds where you can own land, build your own house, play simulation games, win prizes, chat, and help the community grow. http://www.whyville.net/
Community that features picture rating, message forums, user profiles, buddy list, live chat, email and user-contributed articles. http://www.inetclubhouse.com
Philosophical discussion forum on all topics. Covers a wide range of topics from fiction writing to political and philosophical debates. http://www.duhproject.com/
A community aiming for multiculturalism by providing members with webpages, guestbooks, journals, chatrooms, message boards, private messaging and games. http://www.onlinenode.com
Participate in discussions about relationships, hobbies, business, technology, health and other topics. Socialize with friends, or start your own chat group. http://www.talkcity.com/
Provides members free customised web site and graphic design, news and reviews, email, a gaming arcade, forums, chat and a graphics library. http://www.boonwalker.com/
Provides a forum for artwork, hobbies, and opinions. Has chat rooms, message boards, games, contests, an online drawing program, and image gallery. http://www.foundmyself.com
Covers topics ranging from classical, historical, to the internet, cultural, modern, and futuristic. Has news, forums, and polls. http://www.laibcoms.com/
Focused on the abandoned, forgotten, mysterious, and unexplained. Has forums, chat rooms, and message board. Share stories, photos, maps, conversation, links, and ideas. http://www.lostdestinations.com/lostdiner.htm
Nonprofit offering knowledge base and portal hosting for organizations and individuals. Includes information on services and access to public resources. Provides conference rooms, message boards, surveys, library, and voluntarium. http://www.stargazernet.net/
Microsoft's digital lifestyle club for students from around the world, with message boards, hubs, blogs and 10 MB of upload space for members. http://www.thespoke.net/
Meet new people, read/write articles and chat to other like-minded members. Visit communities of interest and join in discussions. http://www.many2many.net