Ning

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 * Ning allows its users to create their own social networking sites pertaining to any interest they desire. The site is a good way to bring together people with commonalities of a wide variety. Its free and anyone can join.
 * People with a particular hobby such as participating in triathlons, for instance, can create an account and a page displaying stories, events, photos, and videos about anything they desire. The page allows others to join, add, and communicate with each other, thus forming a strong community between people with common interests.
 * Once one becomes a member it is simple to create and customize your own page. If I were to decide to create a W200 page, Ning organizes the opening page in an easy to understand way, making it a simple way to create communication and community between a group of people. Here is what a blank Ning looks like:
 * Ning is great because it has social networks for any interest one could think of and it allows its users to look through these sites using either a search bar or by browsing through the library:
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