Like many web-based citizens, I have a certain number of sites from which I consume — as the cliche goes –  content high in value. I spent so much time in the early days learning how to filter out the stuff I didn’t need that now I’m quite efficient with what I read, listen to and watch.

Aside from informative content, two other commodities also grab my attention: entertainment and community. Both of these carry immense value because they satisfy my desire to laugh and my desire to feel connected to others. If a site can deliver all three in some appropriate proportion, you’ve got a winner.

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