I feel that I am only getting snippets of the debate.u00a0 nnIs this a vote that online social networks will receive equal footing and equal voice with current congregations and fellowships?u00a0u00a0 nnIf so, what would be the qualifying criteria?u00a0 Who/how would authenticate that an online network like Second Life or CUU*YAN has the necessary credentials to participate in the UUA but [fill-in-the-blank] does not?nnAnd then there is the issue of financial stability/sustainability.u00a0 Today, most congregation members provide monthly financial support somewhere between their cable bill and a car payment.u00a0 I don’t know of any comparable level of financial commitment for an online community.u00a0 In the age of google and facebook, most people expect free. nnNone of these are deal-killers on their own, but just careful consideration. For someone who is not attending ga, where can I learn more? nn

I feel that I am only getting snippets of the debate.u00a0 nnIs this a vote that online social networks will receive equal footing and equal voice with current congregations and fellowships?u00a0u00a0 nnIf so, what would be the qualifying criteria?u00a0 Who/how would authenticate that an online network like Second Life or CUU*YAN has the necessary credentials to participate in the UUA but [fill-in-the-blank] does not?nnAnd then there is the issue of financial stability/sustainability.u00a0 Today, most congregation members provide monthly financial support somewhere between their cable bill and a car payment.u00a0 I don’t know of any comparable level of financial commitment for an online community.u00a0 In the age of google and facebook, most people expect free. nnNone of these are deal-killers on their own, but just careful consideration. For someone who is not attending ga, where can I learn more? nn