People join communities for benefits, not belonging. They want to learn something new, to achieve a goal, to grow status, to be entertained, to have fun, etc. They only find and value belonging after they've been a member and formed relationships.

People join communities for benefits, not belonging. They want to learn something new, to achieve a goal, to grow status, to be entertained, to have fun, etc. They only find and value belonging after they've been a member and formed relationships.

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