The document discusses the role of Web 2.0 tools and social media in the GIS community, highlighting a survey of over 1400 developers regarding the value of various online resources and activities. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration, sharing, and community engagement while noting a general conservativeness in adopting social media. The findings suggest a strong interest in participating in online communities that are product, technology, or industry-based, while also revealing areas of uncertainty about social media's actual value.