40 Uplifting Stories Of People Helping Each Other Just Because They Can

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In a world where knowledge is often hidden behind paywalls, elitist communities, and vague explanations, the online group “Gates Open, Come On In” is a breath of fresh air. With over 373,000 members and counting, this welcoming Facebook community is built on two simple yet powerful rules: “No gatekeeping” and “Be nice!”

The core philosophy of “Gates Open, Come On In” is to eliminate the frustrating culture of gatekeeping—the practice of withholding useful information, skills, or advice from others. Whether it’s a professional trade secret, a life hack, or simply the name of a song someone is searching for, members of this community embrace the joy of sharing.

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#1 Brooklyn Librarians Subverting Censorship & Allowing Any Teenager In America To Have A Library Card

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#2 Dogs And Cats My Favorite Animals

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#3 Depression Gateopening

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#4 An Oldie But A Goodie :)

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#5 Inclusion

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#6 Every Job Is Valid!

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#7 Never Realized This But I Love It

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#8 It’s Not Pie. If You Think It Is, We Can Bake More

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#9 It’s Never Too Late

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#10 Finally Someone Who Gets It!

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#11 Happy Lunar Year Everyone

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#12 Almost Hald Me At The First Alf

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#13 Live And Let Live

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#14 Great Story About Fitting In

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#15 Just Let Them Be They

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#16 Its Lovely

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#17 I Like These Too

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#18 This One Was Nice

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#19 This Felt In The Spirit Of This Sub

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#20 Good Parentin

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#21 That’s His Whole Thing

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#22 Mature Humanity

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#23 Literally The Gate Was Open

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#24 Saw This On The Lawn Of A Couple That Lives On My Street. Genuinely Brightened My Day

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#25 Luke Skywalker Makes Young Star Wars Fan Feel Loved

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#26 For The Waiters

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#27 Romantic

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#28 I’m Sure Many Of Us Needed To Hear This

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#29 Everything Turned Out Just Fine, Then

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#30 Pauly Shore Being Wholesome

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#31 Restroom Sign At My Gym

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#32 Found On /R/Mademesmile, Thought It Belonged Here As Well

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#33 Mentally Empathetic Dad

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#34 Beards Are For Everyone

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#35 Girl In Red’s Music Is For Everyone

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#36 Sh*tter’s Open!

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#37 Slow Down

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#38 You’re Such A Girl

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#39 Dolly Parton Showing Support For Beyoncé’s Country Era ❤️

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#40 Nsp Holding The Gate Open

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Saumya Ratan

Saumya is an explorer of all things beautiful, quirky, and heartwarming. With her knack for art, design, photography, fun trivia, and internet humor, she takes you on a journey through the lighter side of pop culture.

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