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Is the usual advice about community growth and close relationships actually working?

An open, professional discussion about community growth and close relationships, comparing expanding membership rapidly with protecting a smaller trusted culture and seeking practical, context-sensitive conclusions.
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Why this matters: Growth increases diversity and reach while changing norms, moderation and personal connection. The central tension is between expanding membership rapidly and protecting a smaller trusted culture. Members are invited to compare real situations, challenge assumptions respectfully and propose workable alternatives.
Opening question

What principles, evidence or lived experiences should guide decisions about community growth and close relationships, and where should reasonable people be allowed to disagree?

Objectives

Examine short-term benefits and long-term consequences.Test popular advice against real-world limitations.Build a fair framework members can use in similar decisions.

Expected outcome

A balanced community position showing where the approaches agree, where they differ and what practical safeguards are needed.

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This discussion is preparing to close. Final focused contributions are welcome until Jul 27, 2026 00:22 UTC.
Final contributions accepted until Jul 27, 2026 Β· 06:22.
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