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CliqueHasNegativeAssociations

The word "Clique" has negative associations.

Presently, (Nov 15, 2003), these are the terms that show up on MeatballWiki when you search for "Clique":

Clearly, cliques are seen in a negative light. They are generally seen in two terms:

Because of this negative light, there's a tendency for wiki cliques to identify themselves as "communities," rather than "cliques," even though, by observation, it is not the case.

Who wants to self-identify as power-hungry, and exclusive?

That said, for many people, the word "community" has negative associations. They may be uncomfortable with the idea of "selfless good people," or "shiny happy people holding hands," connotated by the word "Community." See: Using It In a Very Specific Sense That Excluded Him and Everyone He Knew, about the word "community."


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