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===Keep it simple===

* Teahouse works because it is simple, uncluttered and easy to use.

* Make the process ofUser interaction asshould muchaim asto possible like whatmatch people's expectexpectations fromof the internet today.

* Features which are more complex should only be host-facing (e.g. scripts in the host lounge).

===Invite interaction===

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===Surface people and community===

* To show visitors the human side of Wikipedia, we highlight real people whenever possible.

* Guests and hosts have profiles, and atevery leastpage onefeatures profilean isactive alwaysmember showcasedof aboveour the fold on key pagescommunity.

* Encourage participation by making it easy to tell someone when they did something well in a visible and fun way.

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* Teahouse is based on research and experimentation to see what works best. If you have an idea, make it into an experiment.

* Start by asking questions like "what problem am I trying to solve?" and "what has past research shown works or doesn't work?"

* Test your hunches. Measure outcomes to learn if your change had a positive impact, and make decisions based on the results.

==See also==

* [[Wikipedia:Help Project/Guidelines]]

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