Electronic communication or electronic communities: (Un)known messages from 'Generation Y'

Blogging, SMS, instant messaging and other forms of electronic communication are no exceptions to the rule of evolution of practical implementation of new technologies. In such context "Generation-Y" could be identified as a generation that feels "at home" with new communication paradigms. Therefore, it is important to raise the question of whether the theories/models of electronic community apply to electronic communication, as this migh imply that the "Gen-Y" just has a different outlook to social issues and community building than defined by the traditional social approaches.