created by buffalo_pete on 14/01/2020 at 19:14 UTC*
114 upvotes, 8 top-level comments (showing 8)
So these were things we were discussing on modmail a few months ago, but never got around to implementing; I'm seeing some of them become a problem again, so we're pulling the trigger.
The big one is that we have rewritten rule 5. The original rule was "No "challenge" posts without context from the OP." We are expanding this to require some use of the text box on *all* posts. The updated rule reads as follows:
**Provide some context for your post**
To increase both the quality of posts and the quality of responses, we ask that all posts provide at least a sentence or two of context. Describe your POD, or lay out your own hypothesis. We don't need an essay, but we do need some effort. "Title only" posts will be removed, and repeat offenders will be banned. Again, we ask this in order to raise the overall quality level of the sub, posts and responses alike.
I think this is pretty self-explanatory, but if anyone has an issue with it or would like clarification, this is the space for that discussion. Always happy to hear from you.
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Moving on, there's a couple more things I'd like to say as long as I've got the mic here. First, the mod team did briefly discuss banning sports posts, because we find them dumb, not interesting, and not discussion-generating. We are not going to do that at this time, but y'all better up your game. If you do have a burning desire to make a sports post, it better be really good; like good enough that someone who is not a fan of that sport would be interested in the topic. And of course, it must comply with the updated rule 5.
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EDIT: via /u/carloskeeper: "There is already https://www.reddit.com/r/SportsWhatIf/[1] for sports-related posts." This is an excellent suggestion, and if this is the kind of thing that floats your boat, go check 'em out.
1: https://www.reddit.com/r/SportsWhatIf/
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Finally, there has been an uptick of low-key racism, "race realism," eugenics crap, et cetera lately. It's unfortunate that this needs to be said, but we have absolutely zero chill on this issue and any of this crap will buy you an immediate and permanent ban. So cut the crap.
Comment by VineFynn at 14/01/2020 at 20:37 UTC
25 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Finally. Title only posts are awful.
Comment by k317hbr0wn at 14/01/2020 at 21:15 UTC
8 upvotes, 0 direct replies
+100000000 for the comments in the last paragraph. I saw some of that too and it's not cool.
Comment by carloskeeper at 14/01/2020 at 22:50 UTC
6 upvotes, 2 direct replies
There is already https://www.reddit.com/r/SportsWhatIf/[1] for sports-related posts.
1: https://www.reddit.com/r/SportsWhatIf/
Comment by onewingedangel3 at 29/01/2020 at 21:59 UTC
2 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Could I use a link to an article as context?
Comment by David_Diron at 04/03/2020 at 02:18 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I thought your Mods were very sensible, but it seems to have dried up ***Historical What If*** or do you think its something else?
Comment by A444SQ at 11/11/2021 at 17:34 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
The filters have labelled my post on here as spam but it was suggested to post it here
Comment by ghostsintherafters at 30/07/2022 at 14:37 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Can someone please, please remove me from this sub. It won't allow me to unjoin for some reason. I keep contacting the mods but nothing happens.
Comment by Incubus-Dao-Emperor at 06/02/2024 at 22:57 UTC
1 upvotes, 1 direct replies
What are the Least Explored Alternate History Concepts in your Opinion?
In all of Alternate History, what concepts or alternate timelines are the least explored?