The value of cooperation via Web 2.0. (x-posted)

Here's a list (assembled by Jon Collins) of 18 laws on how people's participation (the higher form being collaboration) can create value for any endeavor, but more particularly in these dog years of Web 2.0. Excerpts follow:

"Laws of connection

1. Connectedness is about joining in "

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Laws of participation

8. Communities form as a natural consequence of connectedness

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Laws of collaboration

14. Collaboration is the achievement of goals by a connected community"

For a full list, go here. You may comment on this freely. I hope the shoe fits.