There is, but it has more to do with the people joining later and not understanding/respecting the unwritten laws of the community. Here's an interesting essay

There is, but it has more to do with the people joining later and not understanding/respecting the unwritten laws of the community. Here's an interesting essay about this effect: http://shirky.com/writings/group_enemy.html http://shirky.com/writings/group_enemy.html