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This arrived in my Inbox with the subject heading "Quick Story Idea":

MEDIA ALERT
Do Your Children Have More Friends Online Than They Do in Their Own Town?

Some social experts are taking a closer look at the toll social networking is taking on human interactions and the eroding framework of local communities. The issue of social capital has [blah blah blah] role in its perceived demise. "Most social scientists acknowledge [blah blah] society as a whole [wah-wah wah wah] ,” said Dr. [of what?], Dean, Newbury College. "The potential benefits of these bonds [blah blah] often referred to as 'social capital.' Some experts worry that cyberspace or virtual networks are replacing the more traditional community or neighborhood interactions and eroding our 'social capital.'”

An Alternative: New Website Aims to Slow the Erosion of Social Capital

Today is the official launch of [hammer.com], an exclusive, private online service that organizes and connects families to people, activities and organizations in the towns in which they live. [Hammer]'s founder believes that because today's families juggle [expensive power tools], they can easily lose touch with the people and activities in their towns. The site intends to brings people together to create stronger communities…the ultimate goal is not to make "online friends,” but to connect people—in person—with likeminded individuals and organizations in their own town. In other words, while social networking technology has allowed people around the world to connect virtually, TownConnect uses similar technology to bring local people together, literally.


Believe it or not, the MEDIA ALERT continues for another 500 words or so. But nowhere does it explain how this website will allow me to step into my computer to literally get together--in person--with people in my own town. I am disappointed.