Internet Entry 189 / 1011 60-second read

Gatekeeping

When someone tries to control who has access to a community or identity.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

The gatekeeper opened the gate.

✓ Correct

Stop gatekeeping Rust; anyone can learn it!

The ruleii

GATEKEEPING = 'You're not a real fan unless...' Use it to describe elitist behavior.

Often used as a defense when someone points out that a hobby is becoming 'mainstream'.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

Standing at the gate to keep people out.

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