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Survey results compiled by the Pew Internet & American Life Project show that nearly 85 percent of those who use the Internet do so to connect with online communities that reflect their hobbies, professions, passions and beliefs.

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DATA POINT

22%

the percentage of all adults who have signed up to receive alerts about local issues (such as traffic, school events, weather warnings or crime alerts) via email or text messaging.

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The Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project is one of seven projects that make up the Pew Research Center. The Center is supported by The Pew Charitable Trust.