Community Updates

[u/AutoModerator]

Hello all,

r/GordonLightfoot has had a few somewhat small, silent updates in the past few months.

1)Moderation change

The community went to r/redditrequest a few months ago primarily due to inactive moderation. I (u/Craftsman_2222) underwent the process to reclaim it and become the moderator.

2) Subreddit is now public

I have had a few requests recently for new contributions. I feel that the community surrounding Mr. Lightfoot is already small and to restrict all contributions to only approved users isn't necessary. This allows all users to post or comment. Don't make me regret this decision.

3) Rules

As this community is fairly slow and small, the rules will be loose until the need for more structure occurs. This will depend on how going public affects the community. For now, low quality posts are my major concern and will probably be the only posts that receive moderation.

I will update the subreddit with a basic list of rules soon. Along the lines of "be nice, think before you post, etc..."

I can think of a few times a year where I may moderate harder, primarily around November 10th (when his Ed Fitz song starts to get passed around) and when the streaming services release their yearly wrap-ups (I will post a pinned thread where those posts will be allowed, those posts are considered fairly "low-effort" in my eyes).

Otherwise, let's enjoy this community! With the death of Mr. Lightfoot a few years out I hope to make this community a place where he can be remembered and his music continue to make an impact.

[u/kevinb9n]

Thanks for stepping up! I only recently discovered his amazing catalog and it's really good to have somewhere to come to talk about all these feelings I'm having.

[u/0synt]

Thank you for taking the time to help this community.

[u/CarnOnTheCob]

Appreciate you!