Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer-readable media for creating a private social network (PSN). Channels in the PSN can be created based on connections in existing social networks and based on other interactions between the users. Channels can be dynamically managed based on various interactions and attributes. Channels of the PSN are defined by a data structure indicating the users and relationships therebetween. The data structure can be manipulated to change the attributes of the channels. A user interface can be provided to facilitate aggregation of existing channels.