Announcing the creation of topic-specific AMA subreddits

https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/og6g5l/announcing_the_creation_of_topicspecific_ama/

created by IAmAMods on 08/07/2021 at 12:43 UTC*

2347 upvotes, 32 top-level comments (showing 25)

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Comment by GreenReversinator at 08/07/2021 at 18:03 UTC

1121 upvotes, 13 direct replies

r/IamA_Adult

I know that's for NSFW stuff, but I can't help but think "yes hello I am an adult and I do adult things like taxes"

Comment by wheat-thicks at 08/07/2021 at 17:52 UTC

453 upvotes, 6 direct replies

Why are normal AMA rules in place for this meta announcement?

Why do our comments in this thread still have to be a question?

Why do I still miss Victoria?

Comment by skyraider17 at 08/07/2021 at 18:32 UTC

47 upvotes, 1 direct replies

What happens if there's some random category that doesn't apply to any of these? Will a new sub be created/announced, will it go in the closest match, or will it just not be xposted?

Comment by 0xB0BAFE77 at 09/07/2021 at 01:36 UTC

27 upvotes, 1 direct replies

So everything is still hosted on IAmA and then just crossposted?

I like this.

It keeps the main hub active but gives people who want more niche ama's better visibility on those topics.

I was sincerely worried that people were going to be directed to these other subs and I wouldn't get to see the crazy amount of different AMAs like I'm used to. I enjoy that variety and finding new people I've never heard of.

Comment by UMFreek at 08/07/2021 at 20:06 UTC

79 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Did you forgot /r/IamA_Shill ?

Comment by NarcissisticMermaid at 08/07/2021 at 21:04 UTC

18 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Maybe an r/IamA_Writer ?

Comment by darkbloo64 at 08/07/2021 at 17:44 UTC

59 upvotes, 1 direct replies

So, logistically, will the folks doing AMAs have to follow two threads to keep up with questions? Are threads crossposted after the fact, so one only has the option to read through the AMAs they're looking for? Or are we just talking about AMA announcements going to multiple subs?

Comment by felixjmorgan at 08/07/2021 at 22:06 UTC

13 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Could we have one for filmmakers? The director one feels too specialised to me, would like to subscribe to one for writers, cinematographers, producers, etc etc.

Comment by DanDierdorf at 08/07/2021 at 18:14 UTC

176 upvotes, 2 direct replies

Because this subreddit has too many? Balkanization/over specialization is a bad way to go. Seen it too many times across many places. This is a bad move you'll regret within a year.

Comment by BetterCallSal at 08/07/2021 at 20:51 UTC

37 upvotes, 1 direct replies

So I can't just sub to IAmA and cone across interesting ones in my feed? I need to sub to 24 different subs for the content of one?

Comment by humanman42 at 08/07/2021 at 23:43 UTC

16 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Is this kinda dumb? Wouldnt it be better if reddit just built in actual post flair and sorting rather than the half baked garbage that is at the mods disposal?

Comment by [deleted] at 09/07/2021 at 05:33 UTC

5 upvotes, 0 direct replies

I appreciate how professional and neutral you've been when answering comments, even aggressive ones. I've never seen good mods like that since I joined Reddit.

Comment by chengiz at 09/07/2021 at 01:08 UTC

9 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Just bring back Victoria?

Comment by mfb- at 09/07/2021 at 11:38 UTC

4 upvotes, 0 direct replies

What is the difference between r/IamA_Academic and r/IamA_Science?

Why is e.g. "We are researchers developing a one-hour test to identify the exact cause of fever in children. Ask us anything!" in Academic while "I’m an entomologist here to answer your questions about the Brood X cicadas - AMA!" is in Science?

Comment by [deleted] at 08/07/2021 at 20:57 UTC*

22 upvotes, 1 direct replies

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Comment by Lanzus_Longus at 09/07/2021 at 01:09 UTC

5 upvotes, 0 direct replies

This is stupid. Isn’t it?

Comment by JSP0421 at 08/07/2021 at 23:45 UTC

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Are you able to add r/IamA_PersonalFinance or r/IamA_Money and r/IamA_SelfHelp?

Comment by MostConsideration779 at 15/07/2021 at 13:32 UTC

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Could aspergers, autism etc be in IAmA_health?

Comment by [deleted] at 01/11/2021 at 10:16 UTC

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Why not just use flairs?

Comment by FuzzyToaster at 09/07/2021 at 01:40 UTC

5 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Did anyone whinging ever learn basic reading comprehension?

Comment by Coney_Island_Hentai at 08/07/2021 at 22:51 UTC

4 upvotes, 0 direct replies

amas are still a big deal?

Comment by GrittyWater at 09/07/2021 at 11:19 UTC

1 upvotes, 0 direct replies

What? No IamA_Degenerate?

Comment by kkronc at 08/07/2021 at 19:13 UTC

-6 upvotes, 2 direct replies

Would mods from a major subreddit be allowed to help moderate the iama versions? For example, if someone moderates /military could they help moderate iama military? If not, why would mods from that subreddit want to put the ama here and not their subreddit? What benefit would Tom Brady have coming here instead of r/NFL or r/Patriots or r/patriots2?

Comment by CombatWombat1212 at 08/07/2021 at 23:21 UTC

-1 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Yeah Im not gonna use these

Comment by unkelrara at 09/07/2021 at 09:36 UTC

0 upvotes, 0 direct replies

No r/IamA_Advertisement? I guess those will continue to be the majority of the posts here then?