Don't treat your customers like a bunch of purses and wallets.
Never try to be a thought leader. There's no value in that. Instead, try to add value.
You can't fake community, you can't force it, either.
If we don't support the people who support us, what are we going to do?
Don't ever think that somebody isn't important or not good enough, because you never know which way the road will take you.
Ideas have a shelf-life. Share yours, let others collaborate, and you'll get new ones.