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Why communities are driven by the 1%, not 10%, and how to adapt - and thrive.
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The Theory: Heavy Heads and Long Tails. A minuscule fraction of creators reaps outsized influence and audience. The long tail of casual contributors or niche creators, while large in number, accounts for only a small slice of the pie.