Connectionrather
Connectionrather is a conceptual framework describing a preference for maintaining and leveraging established connections within a system, rather than prioritizing the rapid creation of new connections or isolated interactions. The term blends the word connection with rather, and it is used in theoretical discussions and exploratory design work rather than as a formal industry standard.
In networking, connectionrather aligns with ideas that favor persistent or stateful communication channels over stateless, on-demand
In social software and data modeling, connectionrather highlights strategies that deepen existing ties and encourage ongoing
Possible benefits of the approach include improved user engagement, lower connection churn for persistent channels, and
See also: persistent connection, connection-oriented protocol, social capital, graph theory.