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Designing a Persuasive Choice... or a Manipulative Trap?
Which persuasion mechanics increase belonging without manipulating people?
Jan 12 • Jillian Bejtlich
Designing Communities Like Ecosystems
What if community platforms were designed like ecosystems? Which species (roles, rituals, constraints) stabilize the environment, and which introduce…
Jan 5 • Jillian Bejtlich
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A 52-week nerd deep dive into better questions for better communities.
Jan 2 • Jillian Bejtlich
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