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Twitter and Facebook are two online communities that connect people from the real world into the virtual world. I think when talking about being connected and disconnected in the sense of online communities means if we are active or inactive with the world and it’s current culture. The online communities allow people to network and get to know people whom one barely knows or interacts with. In addition, the online communities help connect old friends and develop friendship between people. Facebook and Twitter also contain interactive features that bring together people from all over the world. For example, there are many groups that promote the donation for the Haiti cause. In having groups, people can interact with those that believe in the same cause and have the same interest.
 * Twitter and Facebook - Connected and Disconnected?**

On the other hand, having online communities disconnects people into the real world. In the online community, everyone contains a virtual image. When online, people may change their image and personality due to being in a virtual world. The virtual world disconnects people from real life interaction. When interacting directly through face-to-face or phone conversations, one is able to get to know someone’s in more realistic way. Interacting in real life allows people to know understand the opposite’s personality, attitude and true image. In addition, when interacting online, one is able to think about how they want to portray themselves. Do they want to be seen as a “cool” person or an innocent person? An image is truly seen is when interacting directly; however, many connects can begin and develop in the virtual world.