Quotes by Barry Wellman

“The Internet is adding on to community rather than destroying it. There were a huge number of people running around saying the sky was falling a few years ago. What we found is the sky isnt falling, that life is going on and quite happily.”

“Our bodies still exist. We still have needs, strong needs, to see, touch and smell people.”

“This creates a new basis for community. Rather than relying on a single community for social support, individuals often must actively seek out a variety of appropriate people and resources for different situations.”

“Our impression is that most online relationships have come from people who know each other in person. You can really maintain and nurture those relationships online.”

“I dont think you can tell somebody I love you and make it stick online.”

“There has been a growing realization the Internet is not this strange beast.”