You know, I was thinking about that last point you make and I didn't bring it up. You ladies are covering every point I left out.
That right there is a demonstration of community on a small scale.
And how are communities built anyway? Just as you said, by continuing to reach out, network, and make new personal friendships.
Dare we dream that the spammers end up leaving? One can only hope, and downvote too. :)