By making it as simple as just sending a text message to start a conversation, these tools help to accelerate the on-boarding and adoption process, making online collaboration visible, engaging, and participatory.

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Internet-based social media tools can allow a conversation to occur between a company and its stakeholders.

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How do we get a conversation going about affordable makerspaces that make these tools more accessible?

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