How do you build a strong community on the internet?

Patreon's CEO, Jack Conte, shares how a Super Useful Dongle brought out the strength of his band Pomplamoose's community.   

tl;dr, it all comes down to these principles:

1. Go above and beyond for the fans who go above and beyond for you.

2. Do something that feels different and special. What can you do that cuts through the noise of the day to day?

3. Forging a stronger connection is worth the investment.

What's a moment (or an object!) that highlights the strength of your online community?