Online system and method for enabling social search and structured communications among social networks

Abstract

A system and method for enabling structured communication among a social network is disclosed. The system enables a user to formulate a question and answer pattern including potential responses to the question based upon the form of question. The system then translates and transmits a message including the question and answer pattern to users over a plurality of different messaging platforms for eliciting responses to the question using the answer pattern. The system then aggregates responses to the question and presents the responses in a summary format. A language for defining messages according to static and dynamic content and other attributes is disclosed. Collaborative filtering reduces the decision space and as a result increases the possible range of specialized communications a user can choose from and apply or the message processing space available to contemplate alternatives resulting in more effective choices.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for enabling structured communication among a social network, the method comprising:
 formulating a question;   generating an answer pattern including potential responses to the question based upon the form of question;   translating and transmitting a message including the question and answer pattern to users over a plurality of different messaging platforms for eliciting responses to the question using the answer pattern;   aggregating responses to the question; and   presenting the responses in a summary format.