Abstract: A computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to receive from a user a request related to an area of interest. A group is generated for the user based on the request. Generating the group includes identifying domain users knowledgeable in the area of interest and combining the user and the domain user to form the group. The group is delivered to the user. In particular, user information posted by the group is displayed to the user.

Abstract: A computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to receive from a user a request related to an area of interest. A group is generated for the user based on the request. Generating the group includes identifying domain users knowledgeable in the area of interest and combining the user and the domain user to form the group. The group is delivered to the user. In particular, user information posted by the group is displayed to the user.

Abstract: Feedback is used as a value metric for members of and content in an online community. Members have bank units to use in the community to perform activities and to provide feedback about other members and the content they produce. Certain activities in the community have associated costs, which a user must be able to afford in order to participate. Because bank units are limited in supply, they acquire value within the community. Members therefore have an incentive both to spend their bank units judiciously and to act in such a way as to earn more units for themselves.

Abstract: A method and a system facilitate micropayments between a plurality of parties. A first plurality of micropayment commitments made by a first party are registered, the first plurality of payment commitments contributing towards a total commitment payable value for the first party. A second plurality of payment commitment made to a second party is registered, the second plurality of payment commitments contributing towards a total commitment receivable value for the second party. The total commitment receivable value for the second party is calculated utilizing a risk indication. The total commitment receivable value for the second party is identified as being satisfiable by the total commitment payable value for the first party. Responsive to this determination, a payment process, for payment of the total commitment receivable value by the first party to the second party, is initiated.