Building a community is less like launching a product and more like hosting a long dinner party. You set the table, introduce people, and keep the conversation going.

The community guidelines draft is up. Short version: be kind, be useful, and assume good intent. Feedback welcome in the comments.

Members in Berlin, Austin, and Singapore are all organising local meetups this month. If you're nearby, check the Events tab and say you're coming.

Self-hosting our network on UNA was the best decision we made this year. We own the data, we set the rules, and nobody can change the algorithm on us overnight.

The quietest members are often the most valuable. Some people read everything for months before they post. Make it easy for them when they're ready.

If you run a community, try this: once a month, introduce two members who should know each other. It takes five minutes, and people remember it for years.

New in the app: you can now follow a space without joining it. Good for getting a feel for it before you commit.

Morning! Coffee, the moderation queue, and a surprisingly thoughtful thread about open-source licensing. Good start to the week. ☕

Circle, I need your experience on this one: what do you do when a long-time, well-liked member breaks the rules?

I find this much harder than dealing with a brand-new account posting spam. Do you treat it exactly the same, have a private word first, or something in between? Real examples welcome, names removed.