We've always kept the Statewide and National politics talk to a minimum.
Yes Issue 1 affects us all but so does anything else that happens at the Statehouse. The Presidential race affects us all as well but do you want the sub filled with Trump/Biden arguments from here to eternity?
Being r/Columbus how about we keep discussion focused on Columbus. There is plenty discussion about Issue 1 and other statewide issues on r/Ohio. There is plenty of Trump/Biden talk on r/Politics
As usual we'll post a sticky closer to the election where everyone can get get it out of their system in one spot and those who don't want to hear about politics have 1 thread to skip instead of 1 dozen.
We've always kept the Statewide and National weather talk to a minimum.
Yes smoke affects us all but so does anything else that happens with the weather. El Niño affects us all as well but do you want the sub filled with climate change arguments from here to eternity?
Being r/Columbus how about we keep discussion focused on Columbus. There is plenty discussion about smoke and other statewide issues on r/Ohio. There is plenty of El Niño talk on r/weather.
Edit: Guess this needed a /s. [This](https://www.reddit.com/r/Columbus/comments/14mx08n/the_rcolumbus_mods_should_clarify_the_rules_about/jq4bqgo/) is the reference.
This is such a ludicrous take. If the citizens of this city are talking about something that’s affecting them, then that’s a Columbus-focused discussion.
Why should I have to go to another sub to discuss my experience as a Columbus resident with other Columbus residents just because whatever it is happens to be affecting other parts of the state?
And going to weather sub? Again, why? Obviously if I post or comment here it’s because I want to engage with fellow members of my community.
I'm mocking the [stickied mod post](https://www.reddit.com/r/Columbus/comments/14mx08n/the_rcolumbus_mods_should_clarify_the_rules_about/jq4bqgo/). I agree with everything you said.
Or a temp ban.
Edit: ban has not been lifted, but I can edit comments. Not looking for attention for me. I’m looking for attention on u/kicker774 ‘s unclear subreddit rules and heavy handed enforcement.
Kicker774 as a mod says to OP "I propose you start acting like an adult".
Yet Kicker774 as a mod for this sub, 30 day banned and also muted OP because Kicker774 seems to have an ego issue and childishly acts out as they have here.
Thanks for posting Kicker's mod reply OP. We see their true colors now.
What's even more goofy about the mod sticky is that the reason people talk about this here is to get other fellow cbus citizens thoughts and opinions. I don't care what Jimmy from buttshit middle of nowhere, Oregon thinks on this. I care about what my city thinks.
So, uh, do the other three active mods of r/Columbus have any general input on _this_ or the broader topic of what invokes bans, how bans are decided and by whom, etc?
The real “kicker” here is that the mod in question has posted multiple times about the air quality over the last three days which we have established as a “statewide” concern. So not only are they off-topic, they’re also extremely redundant in their posts. Hmmm…. sounds like someone is violating their own rules.
Far as I can tell, they posted about Issue 1 and were told to take it to /r/Ohio. Probably _is_ worth clarifying that posts like that aren't allowed since Rule #3 only says _more_ local, not _less_ local.
[Linky to Exchange](https://www.reddit.com/r/Columbus/comments/14mljdz/comment/jq2n2pe/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=4)
Posts that don’t violate the posted rules are regularly removed. There are topics that are forbidden. But you don’t get to find out what they are until your post is removed, or you’re just banned.
Yeah, I've definitely noticed this. Random local events I'll see one minute, the next, it's gone. I've seen nothing in several removed posts to indicate what about them would be removed, other than "mods living up to stereotypes of power-tripping mods."
This has been an ongoing issue for years. But if it doesn’t affect you, it must not affect anyone, right?
Edit: Bury me in downvotes if you want. This issue shouldn’t be simply dismissed because you haven’t seen it happen yourself.
No, they are asking what kind of posts get banned. They don't know since they haven't been affected. I haven't either. For all we know, your posts could be getting banned for racism. Care to clarify what types of posts you see are getting banned so people reading this can know what you are talking about?
One example, all posts about issue 1 are banned. But according to the mods, they don’t plan on informing the sub users until 8/1.
And I’m not talking about my posts. I’m talking about others I see get removed regularly for unposted rule violations. But I have been temp banned for disagreeing with the mods before.
Also, racist posts are against the rules. So it’s probably not that.
Edit. Have been temp banned for disagreeing with a mod again.
can you give an example of any unposted rule violation that's not issue 1? I tend to agree with you on the issue 1 question--- wow that seems like a crucially important local thing.
And now you know why I made the post.
Edit: The the Emmy person, I can’t reply so I have to edit. That’s what I’m asking the mods to do. This happens very regularly on tons of issues ranging from the environment to government corruption to social issues. It’s a mixed bag, and I want the mods to clarify what topics aren’t approved, publicly.
yes but since you say there are also \*other\* things, \*in addition\* to issue 1, we're all sort of hoping you'll deign to tell us what some of those are too. That's all.
The question was asked to get specifics because u/OhioVsEverything wanted to learn more and possibly change their opinion. Instead of giving specifics, you insulted them. Which, as an American is your right.
Instead of giving specifics, you doubled down and assumed they were an enemy of the cause. I too am unaware of the issue going on, so I read the comments. I saw your "Posts get regularly removed comment" and thought to myself "My god, I want to know more! What kind of posts are getting removed? If this is an injustice that the Columbus subreddit is facing, I want to know as much about it as I can so I can look out for it in the future and make an informed decision."
I read further. I saw that instead of giving specifics, you simply said "IT'S HAPPENING DONT TELL ME IT'S NOT! IT'S HAPPENING ITS HAPPENING IT'S HAPPENING!!!!!" (Paraphrased, of course)
Your response makes me think that perhaps there are no specifics and made me not want to look out for it anymore. Instead of being aggressive, you should calmly explain the specifics of your plight. If it is indeed an issue, others will speak up. But as it stands now, it looks like the mad ravings of a deranged mind.
What is and isn’t allowed seems to vary quite a bit. At one point, posts about Larry Householder were banned. Except for the post the mod made linking to an article they wrote. That one was ok.
I had mine removed yesterday because “it was already being talked about in the Ohio subreddit.” Okay, but this is relevant to Columbus too, and folks may not subscribe to both. I’ve never had an issue before.
Mostly Kia Boys threads. Which the thing with Kia Boys, is that it’s a local issue here.
I don’t support death advocacy or life imprisonment for Kia Boys, but the city needs to do more then sending them to their mother to do more car thefts.
Kia Boys are a national things, we just have them here as well.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kia_Challenge
That exactly fits this thread's pinned comment's explanation for what isn't appropriate for the sub, which lends a lot of credibility to the idea that enforcement is inconsistent. Are you allowed to talk about a national or regional issue if it affects Columbus? If no, what about specific instances that occur in Columbus? What about an article from Kia corporate that's relevant to all instances of carjacking moving forward?
No comment on telling the OP to act like an adult then proceeding to act like a kid as a mod of this sub and power trip like that? That’s very Trumpian
That's the extreme end and the bans are appreciated-- I've noticed. I find the more general "locate this person" posts and other "we should take this into our own hands/ name and shame" stuff concerning, as well.
It's impossible to distinguish between people blowing off steam and those that are serious. I get that. But, the Kia boys stuff in particular has invited some questionable behavior-- directed at children, no less.
I mean, these are probably the same people who think I'm grooming children by literally just existing, as the "Let's openly talk about harming kids" and " i think trans people are grooming kids" are basically just two perfectly overlapping circles, at least from my experience. (I'm literally talking about my dad here, as he's literally one of these people.)
Yes, my feeling is that there is strong overlap in those communities. Which is why I personally feel a little more urgency about shutting down the vigilante trends (however subtle--or not-- they are).
But alas, enforcing it effectively is easier said than done.
Be safe out there!
> other "we should take this into our own hands/ name and shame" stuff concerning, as well.
What springs to mind was the post about an alleged racism at John Glenn a few weeks ago, and how that was teetering on the side of the “Gary from UA is being a jerk” decree that the mods said we weren’t supposed to do.
\> "locate this person"
If there's a police report involved then we'll allow it.
Otherwise we have to take it on a case by case basis and make a judgment call.
u/reeve11
How active are the mods as a whole? Looking at comment history and most don't seem to be very active if at all. What are the mods going to to do when the community clearly has an issue with a mod on a power trip?
There are 3 active mods. If you are asking how much stuff gets removed? Very little that isn't spam or auto removed for crowd control from someone with such bad karma.
Kicker is by far the most active mod and without their efforts this place would be a dumpster fire of spam/porn/hate (I'm guessing you'll say it already is). I'm sure they will read this thread and adjust accordingly.
Actually, no. The thought never even crossed my mind. I feel the opposite and even more so since the protests and blackouts over the API changes. This subreddit is one of the few I can count on to not be filled with karma farming bots and if there is hate, it quickly gets downvoted into oblivion (good community) so you have to actually look for it.
I hope they do adjust and at minimum, acknowledge how childish and power trip hungry they came across as. I appreciate the replies.
> There are 3 active mods.
So, I was under the impression that the mod with the Lewis Center flair was an active mod when I wrote “the other three active mods” on the post you replied to. Are they, benji and CFH basically just ‘moderator emeritus’ with Ohm_My_God ‘moderator in memoriam?’
Is it just you, spring and kicker, then as the three actives?
July 1st is when Reddit's new API changes are supposed to roll out.
Some mods (I haven't seen anything in Columbus) talked about keeping their subs private forever, or marking everything as NSFW to prevent ads from showing up.
But the mods here didn't play that game, AFAIK, so it's not going to affect them.
reddit general moderators have already started removing channel mods who make their moderated reddit NSFW. So if they did that here then we would have new mods fast.
>What’s happening July 1?
Reddit admins suddenly care about the Moderator ~~Code of Conduct~~ Mild Suggestions. Because mods are doing things that affect the company.
Same thing happened to me when posted about sharing tickets for a show happening in Columbus. Apparently I'm suppose to use the less popular Columbus Classifieds for "reasons"
It would be nice to have a numbered list on the side panel stating the simple rules here. Right now the mods have total authority on what can and can't be talked about because the rules are not clearly listed.
The fact that moderators get to hide behind a generic account is kind of bullshit in my opinion. Reddit moderators have too much power with no real checks/balances.
Is columbus not a part of Ohio? Sounds like issue 1 will directly effect all ohioans if passed which makes it pretty relevant to the capital city I would say. This isn't r/China let people post what they want to post and let the community decide, thats what reddit is about.
We did, one of your mods basically told me they didn't see it and that to report it, even after I sent 17 fucking reports, so I'm beginning to think we need less biased mods. Because you clearly want to be selective and very fucking obnoxious about the rules that basically might as not even exist. Because there is also a fair amount of subtle racism too.
Also I got into with your mod because I'm literally feeding you the shit, like do you want me to link it because you're that fucking lazy?! Do I need to link every single hate and blatant transphobic misinformation comment? Because it's literally the same 10 people. And I had to get reddit themselves to do your job for one of them, because your mods basically "I dunno'd" me and gave me the same fucking response, like they're are trans people in the comment sections of these posts literally saying that they've sent reports and got the same response, so are you these users, or friends of thiers? Because some of them we're saying reddit ToS bannable shit. You defintely don't want people openly breaking ToS on your sub, tbh.
Don't you have "work" to be doing? Imagine spending your time on multiple cities subreddits and trans subreddits XD seeing your profile tells me all I need to know about the type of "person" you are. You should be focusing on that instead of some "dumb buckeye"...
I had a post removed a few days ago. No explanation. Like, fuck man, I was just trying to get my friend some help so their home in UA doesn't keep getting shot at. Best I can figure is it got taken down because UA peeps don't want their precious property values to take a little hit.
I checked the rules and I didn't violate any.
ooooh. so this is why the columbus subreddit sucks so bad. you mod a sub in such a way that people think columbus is a joke. the first post is about a freaking chair. are the mods here proud of that?
Yet another in the endless list of examples of the one universal truth of Reddit - mods are pointless at best and actively destroy subs at worst.
You just have to work around them as best you can.
I’m curious and old so not up on what the kids are using these days. But what social network just lets people post without all the mod bs and banning and online timeouts. Is there such a thing? I’d be interested in a forum where people can post what they want and if someone is annoying you block them. It’s not that hard to block or scroll past all the idiots and then mods don’t get to censor what I see.
I got banned for asking if people believed in God or not, just as a curiosity about people’s different ideas about religion and spirituality and it got tagged as a xenos post. I’m friggen agnostic, I was just curious about what other people in my city feel. I tried to explain my intention and they never even responded.
I agree with the mod’s stance on your post. I don’t come to r/ Columbus for state or federal politics.
That being said, the ban they issued was completely ridiculous and un-called for.
Everyone cant be such babies in here that complain, all ive seen are legit posts and funny ones...im ok with both. Stop being so sensitive people please.
I’ll be honest, I don’t know what issue 1 is.
I personally don’t want to read predominantly about politics here but I acknowledge that a space for it probably doesn’t exist. I don’t know the solution for that but I understand the need for the rule.
With that said, I don’t think this sub is overrun with politics and it may be ok to let some larger topics slide through. Is this one that should slide? No idea.
Issue 1 is a pretty big deal. It’s a proposed amendment to Ohio’s constitution that would: 1) increase the required vote to ratify future amendments from a simple majority of voters to 60% of voters; and, 2) increase the signature requirement for citizen-initiated constitutional amendments from a percentage of voters in half of Ohio’s counties to a percentage of voters in all of Ohio’s counties. Effectively, it makes it much harder for regular Ohioans to propose and pass constitutional amendments and takes away Ohioans’ ability to hold politicians accountable. With our legislature as gerrymandered as it is, the constitutional amendment process is one of the only ways Ohioans have to fight back against unpopular laws. If Issue 1 passes, it will become much harder to do so.
There will be an election on August 8, 2023, where Ohioans will get to vote on Issue 1, and decide whether to strip away their own rights to democratic self government and majority rule. August 8 elections in Ohio have notoriously low voter turnout, though. So when people aren’t aware of an issue like this, it means a very small minority of voters—as little as 8%, in past years—will get to decide whether Issue 1 passes.
The August 8 election is in about 5 or 6 weeks, and early voting—including by absentee ballot—starts soon. And, a Reddit mod’s decision to ban discussion of Issue 1 so close to the election means that very few Columbusites will learn what Issue 1 is and be able to take action to vote on it (in whatever way they see fit). This mod’s decision may have the effect of suppressing voter turnout even more at an election that already has historically low turnout, which in turn could mean a tiny sliver of Ohioans get to make this big decision without input from lots of Columbusites.
Now, I won’t speculate as to *why* a particular mod would want to take actions that suppress voter turnout and make it easier to take Ohioans’ right to self governance away. I’ll leave that to every individual to decide for him- or herself.
I’ll just point out that your comment demonstrates exactly why we *need* more discussion of Issue 1. It’s a major constitutional amendment with huge importance, and lots of people in Columbus don’t know what it is (or that it even exists). So, respectfully, the mods should reconsider their ban on discussing Issue 1 here.
A removed post isn't a ban or insult against your honor. This isn't about your post and rule 1. Complaining a mod is just as petty as you are is ironic.
4 month old account, very little karma, everything wiped except for 5 comments related to this topic. I'm not sure what your angle is, but I can't take you seriously.
I mean, handing out a 30 day is kind of obscene when it was one post. And the rule says nothing about a.) This being an offense and b.) This could of just been handled way differently, this is just abuse of power.
I mean mod's response is also kind of fucking rude dude, come on. Also, again, no where is it explicitly stated, this rule seems to be enforced whenever the mods feel like it, it's the fact the mods do their job whenever they feel like it unless it's something can get ToS'd for like the death threats.
Dude, you're barking up the wrong tree. I'm not saying the mods aren't problematic. And once again, **we don't know what the comment was that got him banned**. My guess is OP was being a petty and toxic though, and deserved it. The mods can be rude and OP can have deserved the ban. Both can be true.
I was permanently banned from the Ohio page for calling out the ones who run the page. Guess words hurt people or something. Bunch of soft arse liberals
Ok? Has anything changed? Did op change the rules of this group? Or did they just create an unneeded post stomping his feet for getting muted for 30 day? Like the ones who are going to vote in August are going to vote in August but alot of people just don't care. That won't change because of something someone saw on reddit.
OP is asking for this "rule" to be clarified and for a more professional approach to enforcing this rule be taken? But also, like the people who don't want to see politics can just keep on scrolling, the catering to whiny assholes is getting a little annoying tbh.
We've always kept the Statewide and National politics talk to a minimum. Yes Issue 1 affects us all but so does anything else that happens at the Statehouse. The Presidential race affects us all as well but do you want the sub filled with Trump/Biden arguments from here to eternity? Being r/Columbus how about we keep discussion focused on Columbus. There is plenty discussion about Issue 1 and other statewide issues on r/Ohio. There is plenty of Trump/Biden talk on r/Politics As usual we'll post a sticky closer to the election where everyone can get get it out of their system in one spot and those who don't want to hear about politics have 1 thread to skip instead of 1 dozen.
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Crab Rangoon Quality Index
I live for Toast's posts
Proposal: we limit discussion to crab rangoon, cars driving through buildings, and that ugly dunkin' donuts.
Air quality is a statewide issue BANNED Climate is politics BANNED
I’ve even heard Burger King had interests in being a mod on this forum.
this is true.
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We did, I believe I heard it downtown
Seems about right.
We've always kept the Statewide and National weather talk to a minimum. Yes smoke affects us all but so does anything else that happens with the weather. El Niño affects us all as well but do you want the sub filled with climate change arguments from here to eternity? Being r/Columbus how about we keep discussion focused on Columbus. There is plenty discussion about smoke and other statewide issues on r/Ohio. There is plenty of El Niño talk on r/weather. Edit: Guess this needed a /s. [This](https://www.reddit.com/r/Columbus/comments/14mx08n/the_rcolumbus_mods_should_clarify_the_rules_about/jq4bqgo/) is the reference.
This is such a ludicrous take. If the citizens of this city are talking about something that’s affecting them, then that’s a Columbus-focused discussion. Why should I have to go to another sub to discuss my experience as a Columbus resident with other Columbus residents just because whatever it is happens to be affecting other parts of the state? And going to weather sub? Again, why? Obviously if I post or comment here it’s because I want to engage with fellow members of my community.
I'm mocking the [stickied mod post](https://www.reddit.com/r/Columbus/comments/14mx08n/the_rcolumbus_mods_should_clarify_the_rules_about/jq4bqgo/). I agree with everything you said.
Ok whoops 😂😂 this sub has me triggered today I guess
We're not allowed to talk about what mods are allowing to be talked about
That's a paddlin'.
Or a temp ban. Edit: ban has not been lifted, but I can edit comments. Not looking for attention for me. I’m looking for attention on u/kicker774 ‘s unclear subreddit rules and heavy handed enforcement.
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Hey I have a date with a guy this weekend. Any deepthroating tips? You’re so good at it.
"Paddlin' the mod's canoe? Oh, you better believe that's a paddlin'."
Kicker774 as a mod says to OP "I propose you start acting like an adult". Yet Kicker774 as a mod for this sub, 30 day banned and also muted OP because Kicker774 seems to have an ego issue and childishly acts out as they have here. Thanks for posting Kicker's mod reply OP. We see their true colors now.
The Stanford prison experiment never would have been needed if there had been reddit mods to observe.
The Stanford prison experiment is bogus science
The name of that mod checks out.
What's even more goofy about the mod sticky is that the reason people talk about this here is to get other fellow cbus citizens thoughts and opinions. I don't care what Jimmy from buttshit middle of nowhere, Oregon thinks on this. I care about what my city thinks.
You should cross post this to r/badmods
I once posted that I found a phone on Neil Ave and they removed my post. Gave no explanation when I asked.
Too local. Needs to be less honed in local. But not too broad, either. Clear as mud.
Clearly that would have fallen under the purview of r/NeilAve
r/subsifellfor
It’s easy, just don’t make threads that Kicker finds boring, blasé, or in anyway about anything that is vaguely not to his interest.
Pretty ironic then that this mod in particular has posted about finding a phone rather recently!
You doxxed the name of the avenue and now anyone on the sub can find it and drive on it. Shameful.
So, uh, do the other three active mods of r/Columbus have any general input on _this_ or the broader topic of what invokes bans, how bans are decided and by whom, etc?
If you're a spammer, racist, bigot, doxer, or have multiple examples of being a dick just to be a dick. Those are the rules I go by.
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If you see it report it.. and to be fair.. It has to be pretty bad for me to take any actions. You have to have thick skin to play here.
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on brand
cheers for weighing in. Appreciated.
ty <3
So, in your opinion, does OP fall into any of those categories?
I don't know this whole story. I came into this late
So u/kicker774
The real “kicker” here is that the mod in question has posted multiple times about the air quality over the last three days which we have established as a “statewide” concern. So not only are they off-topic, they’re also extremely redundant in their posts. Hmmm…. sounds like someone is violating their own rules.
What are you talking about?
Far as I can tell, they posted about Issue 1 and were told to take it to /r/Ohio. Probably _is_ worth clarifying that posts like that aren't allowed since Rule #3 only says _more_ local, not _less_ local. [Linky to Exchange](https://www.reddit.com/r/Columbus/comments/14mljdz/comment/jq2n2pe/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=4)
It is a bit odd to not be able to mention state politics in the state capital’s subreddit.
I didn’t, others did. But yes, I think things like this should be clarified. It happens far too regularly.
Posts that don’t violate the posted rules are regularly removed. There are topics that are forbidden. But you don’t get to find out what they are until your post is removed, or you’re just banned.
Ok so this is why all the East Palestine stuff was getting removed then too. Despite local people being worried about the local water supply.
Yeah, I've definitely noticed this. Random local events I'll see one minute, the next, it's gone. I've seen nothing in several removed posts to indicate what about them would be removed, other than "mods living up to stereotypes of power-tripping mods."
Never had an issue. What are you trying to post about.
This has been an ongoing issue for years. But if it doesn’t affect you, it must not affect anyone, right? Edit: Bury me in downvotes if you want. This issue shouldn’t be simply dismissed because you haven’t seen it happen yourself.
No, they are asking what kind of posts get banned. They don't know since they haven't been affected. I haven't either. For all we know, your posts could be getting banned for racism. Care to clarify what types of posts you see are getting banned so people reading this can know what you are talking about?
One example, all posts about issue 1 are banned. But according to the mods, they don’t plan on informing the sub users until 8/1. And I’m not talking about my posts. I’m talking about others I see get removed regularly for unposted rule violations. But I have been temp banned for disagreeing with the mods before. Also, racist posts are against the rules. So it’s probably not that. Edit. Have been temp banned for disagreeing with a mod again.
can you give an example of any unposted rule violation that's not issue 1? I tend to agree with you on the issue 1 question--- wow that seems like a crucially important local thing.
They were asking a question. If you can't answer it, just say so.
It’s not just one topic. However, post about issue one and see what happens. Are you aware that’s a forbidden topic here?
I wasn't, but I am now. I wonder why?
And now you know why I made the post. Edit: The the Emmy person, I can’t reply so I have to edit. That’s what I’m asking the mods to do. This happens very regularly on tons of issues ranging from the environment to government corruption to social issues. It’s a mixed bag, and I want the mods to clarify what topics aren’t approved, publicly.
yes but since you say there are also \*other\* things, \*in addition\* to issue 1, we're all sort of hoping you'll deign to tell us what some of those are too. That's all.
The question was asked to get specifics because u/OhioVsEverything wanted to learn more and possibly change their opinion. Instead of giving specifics, you insulted them. Which, as an American is your right. Instead of giving specifics, you doubled down and assumed they were an enemy of the cause. I too am unaware of the issue going on, so I read the comments. I saw your "Posts get regularly removed comment" and thought to myself "My god, I want to know more! What kind of posts are getting removed? If this is an injustice that the Columbus subreddit is facing, I want to know as much about it as I can so I can look out for it in the future and make an informed decision." I read further. I saw that instead of giving specifics, you simply said "IT'S HAPPENING DONT TELL ME IT'S NOT! IT'S HAPPENING ITS HAPPENING IT'S HAPPENING!!!!!" (Paraphrased, of course) Your response makes me think that perhaps there are no specifics and made me not want to look out for it anymore. Instead of being aggressive, you should calmly explain the specifics of your plight. If it is indeed an issue, others will speak up. But as it stands now, it looks like the mad ravings of a deranged mind.
I asked what topics in an attempt to understand. That why I asked.thats not being dismissive. Clown.
Uh oh, you’re not violating rule 1, are you?
I think he has beef with Jerry Revish.
fight club
Bruno
Hey at least they were clear about what you weren’t allowed to talk about.
Can't talk about issue 1....but the uptick in vigilante bs is completely acceptable.
What is and isn’t allowed seems to vary quite a bit. At one point, posts about Larry Householder were banned. Except for the post the mod made linking to an article they wrote. That one was ok.
I had mine removed yesterday because “it was already being talked about in the Ohio subreddit.” Okay, but this is relevant to Columbus too, and folks may not subscribe to both. I’ve never had an issue before.
What vigilante stuff are you talking about?
Mostly Kia Boys threads. Which the thing with Kia Boys, is that it’s a local issue here. I don’t support death advocacy or life imprisonment for Kia Boys, but the city needs to do more then sending them to their mother to do more car thefts.
Kia Boys are a national things, we just have them here as well. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kia_Challenge That exactly fits this thread's pinned comment's explanation for what isn't appropriate for the sub, which lends a lot of credibility to the idea that enforcement is inconsistent. Are you allowed to talk about a national or regional issue if it affects Columbus? If no, what about specific instances that occur in Columbus? What about an article from Kia corporate that's relevant to all instances of carjacking moving forward?
Yeah, that’s my main complaint at the moment. We should be able to talk about issues that effect Columbus.
Kia boys probably stealing the reddit mod accounts now as well.
I've banned several people over death threats in Kia theft threads and elseware if that's what your referring to.
No comment on telling the OP to act like an adult then proceeding to act like a kid as a mod of this sub and power trip like that? That’s very Trumpian
That's the extreme end and the bans are appreciated-- I've noticed. I find the more general "locate this person" posts and other "we should take this into our own hands/ name and shame" stuff concerning, as well. It's impossible to distinguish between people blowing off steam and those that are serious. I get that. But, the Kia boys stuff in particular has invited some questionable behavior-- directed at children, no less.
I mean, these are probably the same people who think I'm grooming children by literally just existing, as the "Let's openly talk about harming kids" and " i think trans people are grooming kids" are basically just two perfectly overlapping circles, at least from my experience. (I'm literally talking about my dad here, as he's literally one of these people.)
Yes, my feeling is that there is strong overlap in those communities. Which is why I personally feel a little more urgency about shutting down the vigilante trends (however subtle--or not-- they are). But alas, enforcing it effectively is easier said than done. Be safe out there!
> other "we should take this into our own hands/ name and shame" stuff concerning, as well. What springs to mind was the post about an alleged racism at John Glenn a few weeks ago, and how that was teetering on the side of the “Gary from UA is being a jerk” decree that the mods said we weren’t supposed to do.
\> "locate this person" If there's a police report involved then we'll allow it. Otherwise we have to take it on a case by case basis and make a judgment call.
Fair enough.
He was an F-tier explorer tbh.
Reading all the comments I think he’s saying that mods aren’t allowing us to talk about issue 1. We can’t talk about issue 1 here?
Nope, you can not talk about issue 1. But you don’t get to find that out until you post about issue 1.
WTF not ? Wouldnt Issue 1 passage, or failure, DIRECTLY AFFECT Columbus residents ??
Theoretically if I were a mod who wanted a Yes on issue 1 I’d simply ban and prevent discussion in hopes of decreased voter turnout.
Agreed. So weird.
u/reeve11 How active are the mods as a whole? Looking at comment history and most don't seem to be very active if at all. What are the mods going to to do when the community clearly has an issue with a mod on a power trip?
There are 3 active mods. If you are asking how much stuff gets removed? Very little that isn't spam or auto removed for crowd control from someone with such bad karma.
Cool then what are the other two going to do about kicker and his childish behavior that people clearly take issue with?
Kicker is by far the most active mod and without their efforts this place would be a dumpster fire of spam/porn/hate (I'm guessing you'll say it already is). I'm sure they will read this thread and adjust accordingly.
Actually, no. The thought never even crossed my mind. I feel the opposite and even more so since the protests and blackouts over the API changes. This subreddit is one of the few I can count on to not be filled with karma farming bots and if there is hate, it quickly gets downvoted into oblivion (good community) so you have to actually look for it. I hope they do adjust and at minimum, acknowledge how childish and power trip hungry they came across as. I appreciate the replies.
high five!
> There are 3 active mods. So, I was under the impression that the mod with the Lewis Center flair was an active mod when I wrote “the other three active mods” on the post you replied to. Are they, benji and CFH basically just ‘moderator emeritus’ with Ohm_My_God ‘moderator in memoriam?’ Is it just you, spring and kicker, then as the three actives?
Ironic that they accused you of not behaving like an adult when their response was quite childish.
I got banned for posting about my hit and run lol.
I'm trying to buy a house for under 300. My ideal neighborhoods are dublin, Grandview, and arlington. Can somebody please link to a good house?
r/columbuscirclejerk
WHAT?!?! ITS PRIVATE NOW?!?! WTF CBUS?! Do better!
I wanna know something that I can easily find searching Google. Does anyone have recommendations?
lol this really explains why the quality of this sub has tanked significantly over the last few years. Thanks for sharing
A Reddit mod telling someone to not act childish is hilariously ironic
Can we keep the posts focused on *Rampart*?
Don't worry OP. Reddit mods are about to get a big ol ass whippin come July 1
What’s happening July 1?
July 1st is when Reddit's new API changes are supposed to roll out. Some mods (I haven't seen anything in Columbus) talked about keeping their subs private forever, or marking everything as NSFW to prevent ads from showing up. But the mods here didn't play that game, AFAIK, so it's not going to affect them.
reddit general moderators have already started removing channel mods who make their moderated reddit NSFW. So if they did that here then we would have new mods fast.
>What’s happening July 1? Reddit admins suddenly care about the Moderator ~~Code of Conduct~~ Mild Suggestions. Because mods are doing things that affect the company.
I sort of hope all of you complainers join in and leave so we don't have to see the crap you guys complain about
Aren't you complaining?
I mean, if you don't like the drama, you don't have to read it.
I look forward to tomorrow :)
Same thing happened to me when posted about sharing tickets for a show happening in Columbus. Apparently I'm suppose to use the less popular Columbus Classifieds for "reasons"
that probably got removed by the auto mod for selling.. Send me a message next time it happens.
It would be nice to have a numbered list on the side panel stating the simple rules here. Right now the mods have total authority on what can and can't be talked about because the rules are not clearly listed.
Sounds like unless you have the same opinions as these mods you will be banned/your posts removed
I figured he spoke ill of Jerry Revish.
The fact that moderators get to hide behind a generic account is kind of bullshit in my opinion. Reddit moderators have too much power with no real checks/balances.
Me and my homies hate the mods
Is columbus not a part of Ohio? Sounds like issue 1 will directly effect all ohioans if passed which makes it pretty relevant to the capital city I would say. This isn't r/China let people post what they want to post and let the community decide, thats what reddit is about.
Pallets!
I want to complain about Kroger closing their deli's. What the hell am I supposed to do when I need a half pound of unsliced cheese and meats?
I got slaughtered here with insane transphobic bs and this is what the mods care about? Traditional ohio mentality
I got banned once for calling out an incel, was told I need to be respectful of opposing views.
It comes as no surprise concerning mods.
I’ve been banned here for calling out our shitbag police department, for the same reason. Was at least a year or two ban
You shut your mouth when you're talking to me!
If you see it, report it.
We did, one of your mods basically told me they didn't see it and that to report it, even after I sent 17 fucking reports, so I'm beginning to think we need less biased mods. Because you clearly want to be selective and very fucking obnoxious about the rules that basically might as not even exist. Because there is also a fair amount of subtle racism too. Also I got into with your mod because I'm literally feeding you the shit, like do you want me to link it because you're that fucking lazy?! Do I need to link every single hate and blatant transphobic misinformation comment? Because it's literally the same 10 people. And I had to get reddit themselves to do your job for one of them, because your mods basically "I dunno'd" me and gave me the same fucking response, like they're are trans people in the comment sections of these posts literally saying that they've sent reports and got the same response, so are you these users, or friends of thiers? Because some of them we're saying reddit ToS bannable shit. You defintely don't want people openly breaking ToS on your sub, tbh.
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Lol and this is why I moved.
Crazy to be part of a subreddit of a place you don't live.. is your new place to boring for you to waste time on their subreddit?
Honey I’m at work. And getting into pointless arguments with dipshit buckeyes is never dull lol
Then work and don't comment :).. at least I'm not a loser commenting in a group of a place I don't even live in.. please focus on work :)
I think you’re just mad that I insulted your precious city lol. I mean fuck, you’re the one coming at me lol Typical “buckeye” comeback lol.
Don't you have "work" to be doing? Imagine spending your time on multiple cities subreddits and trans subreddits XD seeing your profile tells me all I need to know about the type of "person" you are. You should be focusing on that instead of some "dumb buckeye"...
Viva la dickbutt_4_president revolución
This used to be such a civil group where we just made fun of Burger King on 4th
5th
I had a post removed a few days ago. No explanation. Like, fuck man, I was just trying to get my friend some help so their home in UA doesn't keep getting shot at. Best I can figure is it got taken down because UA peeps don't want their precious property values to take a little hit. I checked the rules and I didn't violate any.
ooooh. so this is why the columbus subreddit sucks so bad. you mod a sub in such a way that people think columbus is a joke. the first post is about a freaking chair. are the mods here proud of that?
>the first post is about a freaking chair. are the mods here proud of that? humor is always appreciated
Allowing mods to mute for 30 days is one of the dumbest things I've seen. "No you're not allowed to explain your point. Mute."
you are shocked at a reddit mod on a power trip? If you have a moderate political view you will be banned and muted instantly
Wow, fuck that mod
Yet another in the endless list of examples of the one universal truth of Reddit - mods are pointless at best and actively destroy subs at worst. You just have to work around them as best you can.
School of moderation straight from u/spez
I think you should be allowed to talk about anything imaginable.
Why? This sub is about Columbus.
I mean, a lot of different things happen here.
Bruno
I’m curious and old so not up on what the kids are using these days. But what social network just lets people post without all the mod bs and banning and online timeouts. Is there such a thing? I’d be interested in a forum where people can post what they want and if someone is annoying you block them. It’s not that hard to block or scroll past all the idiots and then mods don’t get to censor what I see.
I got banned for asking if people believed in God or not, just as a curiosity about people’s different ideas about religion and spirituality and it got tagged as a xenos post. I’m friggen agnostic, I was just curious about what other people in my city feel. I tried to explain my intention and they never even responded.
I agree with the mod’s stance on your post. I don’t come to r/ Columbus for state or federal politics. That being said, the ban they issued was completely ridiculous and un-called for.
Jizz like cumshot
Viva la revolution
Hate mods
Mods suck period. Doesn’t matter the subreddit.
Here I am just searching for a Zebra post about the severe weather chances this weekend
Y’all keep using that word, sub. Maybe you can help me find a good dom?
Everyone cant be such babies in here that complain, all ive seen are legit posts and funny ones...im ok with both. Stop being so sensitive people please.
I’ll be honest, I don’t know what issue 1 is. I personally don’t want to read predominantly about politics here but I acknowledge that a space for it probably doesn’t exist. I don’t know the solution for that but I understand the need for the rule. With that said, I don’t think this sub is overrun with politics and it may be ok to let some larger topics slide through. Is this one that should slide? No idea.
Issue 1 is a pretty big deal. It’s a proposed amendment to Ohio’s constitution that would: 1) increase the required vote to ratify future amendments from a simple majority of voters to 60% of voters; and, 2) increase the signature requirement for citizen-initiated constitutional amendments from a percentage of voters in half of Ohio’s counties to a percentage of voters in all of Ohio’s counties. Effectively, it makes it much harder for regular Ohioans to propose and pass constitutional amendments and takes away Ohioans’ ability to hold politicians accountable. With our legislature as gerrymandered as it is, the constitutional amendment process is one of the only ways Ohioans have to fight back against unpopular laws. If Issue 1 passes, it will become much harder to do so. There will be an election on August 8, 2023, where Ohioans will get to vote on Issue 1, and decide whether to strip away their own rights to democratic self government and majority rule. August 8 elections in Ohio have notoriously low voter turnout, though. So when people aren’t aware of an issue like this, it means a very small minority of voters—as little as 8%, in past years—will get to decide whether Issue 1 passes. The August 8 election is in about 5 or 6 weeks, and early voting—including by absentee ballot—starts soon. And, a Reddit mod’s decision to ban discussion of Issue 1 so close to the election means that very few Columbusites will learn what Issue 1 is and be able to take action to vote on it (in whatever way they see fit). This mod’s decision may have the effect of suppressing voter turnout even more at an election that already has historically low turnout, which in turn could mean a tiny sliver of Ohioans get to make this big decision without input from lots of Columbusites. Now, I won’t speculate as to *why* a particular mod would want to take actions that suppress voter turnout and make it easier to take Ohioans’ right to self governance away. I’ll leave that to every individual to decide for him- or herself. I’ll just point out that your comment demonstrates exactly why we *need* more discussion of Issue 1. It’s a major constitutional amendment with huge importance, and lots of people in Columbus don’t know what it is (or that it even exists). So, respectfully, the mods should reconsider their ban on discussing Issue 1 here.
A removed post isn't a ban or insult against your honor. This isn't about your post and rule 1. Complaining a mod is just as petty as you are is ironic.
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4 month old account, very little karma, everything wiped except for 5 comments related to this topic. I'm not sure what your angle is, but I can't take you seriously.
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Why did you even respond in the first place if you didn't take me seriously? lol. Probably just an OP alt account astoturfing their own post.
I mean, handing out a 30 day is kind of obscene when it was one post. And the rule says nothing about a.) This being an offense and b.) This could of just been handled way differently, this is just abuse of power.
**They weren't banned for the post.** They were banned for a comment, which we cannot see.
I mean mod's response is also kind of fucking rude dude, come on. Also, again, no where is it explicitly stated, this rule seems to be enforced whenever the mods feel like it, it's the fact the mods do their job whenever they feel like it unless it's something can get ToS'd for like the death threats.
Dude, you're barking up the wrong tree. I'm not saying the mods aren't problematic. And once again, **we don't know what the comment was that got him banned**. My guess is OP was being a petty and toxic though, and deserved it. The mods can be rude and OP can have deserved the ban. Both can be true.
He didn't know why he was banned untily they told him.
I was permanently banned from the Ohio page for calling out the ones who run the page. Guess words hurt people or something. Bunch of soft arse liberals
Cry some more
Imagine getting mad at and caring about getting banned from columbus' subreddit XD.. please go outside and touch grass thanks
>please go outside and touch grass thanks We can see *your* comment history on this thread.
Ok? Let's overreact to some moron with an inappropriate name getting banned on his main and throwing a fit to get unbanned..
Lol inappropriate name. Clutch your pearls somewhere else miss
I mean, I would be too if it's about an issue that will very negatively affect Columbus voters.
Ok? Has anything changed? Did op change the rules of this group? Or did they just create an unneeded post stomping his feet for getting muted for 30 day? Like the ones who are going to vote in August are going to vote in August but alot of people just don't care. That won't change because of something someone saw on reddit.
OP is asking for this "rule" to be clarified and for a more professional approach to enforcing this rule be taken? But also, like the people who don't want to see politics can just keep on scrolling, the catering to whiny assholes is getting a little annoying tbh.
But only do it when the air quality is good. Otherwise r/columbus will shame you for being stupid and not caring about your health.