The Case For Exclusivity In Online Communities

Whether it’s offline (speciality professional groups, support groups, and local chambers of commerce), or online, you’re going to get more accomplished if there is a base level of commonality.

Exclusivity gives groups direction. You’re less likely to spend time trying to decide what actions to take, or topics to discuss, if everyone is there for a specific reason, or has some common thread.

While a by-product of that can sometimes be groupthink, the benefits often outweigh the downsides.