A group considers Twitter to be far superior to Facebook and attempts to convince others that this is true. When confronted with contrary evidence, the group members do not change their opinion. According to Gossieaux and Moran, which of the following kinds of communities is most likely being illustrated in the given scenario?

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The group's refusal to change their opinion despite contrary evidence indicates that they are defending their belief in Twitter's superiority over Facebook. This aligns with the characteristics of defenders of belief communities, which are highly resistant to new information or perspectives that challenge their existing beliefs or values.

A Group Considers Twitter to Be Far Superior to Facebook