Craigslist Reponse

The Craigslist article by Putnam and Feldstein would best be described as an argument that attempts to explain that the same type of communication that goes on within communities can in fact be engaged in the website called Craigslist. This San Francisco based website stands as an example of what this electronic community has to offer and is complete with categories and "discourse communities". However, I believe that some of this communication can only be achieved to an extent. I don't believe that an internet based "community" can provide the genuine feel of a face-to-face community. Like many electronic mediums, it can only do and connect so much. On the other hand, it is an impressive example of a well-achieved and well-organized discourse community and provider.