I happened across an
iMedia Connection article from back in 2006 that I felt had bearing on the use of social network platforms like
WordFrame today. It discussed the difference between "communities of interest" and "communities of practice."
"A community of interest is an online community where the primary value is based on the personal or social interests of its members. Examples include MySpace, YouTube and Flickr," stated the article.
"A community of practice is an online community where the primary value is based on professional interests and is created in the course of members performing their jobs," it added.
While I certainly won't rule out WordFrame's use to facilitate communities of interest, for it can serve manifold purposes, where it really shines in my opinion is as a platform for building professional communities. Two examples include The Institute of Chartered Accountants and Content Management Connection. In a manner of speaking the COP concept is emulated at The Energy Collective (though that might also be considered a community of interest).
I believe you'll see a steady stream of growth as more and more professions understand the need to create communities around their areas of practice.
If you've had experience with WordFrame, I'd like to hear your opinion. What other types of communities do you think it is best suited to serve?