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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Use the tools on how to open the conversation with your loved ones, and finally take the time to document these conversations.

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Fortunately, tools are available to help you change your culture and initiate this conversation.

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Instead, use your profiles as tools to market yourself, and then publish and share content and discussions that add value to the online conversation.

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