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The '''1% Rule''' is an empirical observation about participation inequality in online communities: approximately 1% of users create content, 9% edit or curate content, and 90% consume content passively. First documented by Jakob Nielsen in 2006 based on patterns in Wikipedia, mailing lists, and online forums, the rule describes a fundamental asymmetry in digital participation that persists across platforms and cultures.

The rule has profound implications for [[Network Effect|network economics]]. Even platforms designed for collaboration and interaction — those that should, in principle, obey [[Reed's Law]] or [[Metcalfe's Law]] — derive much of their value from Sarnoff-dynamics: one creator, many passive consumers. The 1% Rule explains why [[Sarnoff's Law]] remains relevant in the internet age despite the availability of interactive tools.

Critics note that the rule is not universal. Some communities achieve higher participation rates through deliberate design: smaller groups, stronger identity, or clearer incentives. But the asymmetry is remarkably robust. The 1% Rule is not a failure of platform design. It is a reflection of human attention economics: creation is costly, curation is moderate, consumption is cheap, and most people prefer cheap.

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