• [ ] Are there boundaries keeping members out?
• [ ] Is there a process for welcoming members?
• [ ] Is there a feeling of trust and safety?
• [ ] Is there a sense of belonging and identification?
• [ ] Are members making personal investments & sacrifices?
• [ ] Is there a common system of shared symbols?
• [ ] Do members feel like they have influence over the community?
• [ ] Do members get what they hoped to get by joining?
• [ ] Do you regularly ask your users for feedback?
• [ ] Does it lead from fear (bad), or from inspiration (good)?
• [ ] Do people feel proud to belong?
• [ ] Do people feel represented?
• [ ] Is it growing exponentially by word of mouth?
• [ ] Is it about making contacts (bad) or making friends (good)?
• [ ] Is it a community that gives first (good) or takes first (bad)?
• [ ] Does it take action together?
• [ ] Does it find entertainment together?
• [ ] Is it attractive?
• [ ] Is it engaging?