" In response to questions about how to start a new community site, conference or set of related forums for an ongoing group, in 1994 I made this first draft of a list of principles to consider. This list is about attitude and approach to people rather than interface and economics. "

Thinking about building or hosting an online community? Looking for specific tips, tools and ideas?

What is the desired outcome for the group? What is the INTENT?

"An intentional model of conversations is built around questions that have power to engage people's gifts in ways that matter."

"This list of ways to build community features is interesting as much for what it leaves out as for what it leaves in"