communitysometimes
Communitysometimes is a term used in online and offline discourse to describe a type of social group characterized by episodic participation rather than stable membership. The term combines 'community' with 'sometimes' to emphasize irregular involvement and flexible participation norms.
In practice, communitysometimes describes groups such as open-source projects with irregular contributors, local volunteer organizations that
Key features include fluid membership, nonuniform engagement rhythms, informal leadership, and adaptable governance that can accommodate
Researchers and practitioners assess communitysometimes through metrics such as participation frequency, churn, event attendance, and the
Critics argue that labeling groups as communitysometimes may obscure structural issues such as inequitable access or
See also social capital, participatory culture, communities of practice.