Agree on both points. I think the concentric circles model still holds well. “Big tent” still applies at each level of engagement though. The best critics in the core will be those who still feel comfortable in the core while disagreeing with lots of people. I highly value people who are at a similar level of engagement but hold very different views to me as they make the best critics.
Why not both? Have a big tent with less-engaged people, and a core of more-engaged people.
Also, a lot of people donating small amounts can add up to big amounts.
Agree on both points. I think the concentric circles model still holds well. “Big tent” still applies at each level of engagement though. The best critics in the core will be those who still feel comfortable in the core while disagreeing with lots of people. I highly value people who are at a similar level of engagement but hold very different views to me as they make the best critics.