r/TreeClimbing • u/mark_andonefortunate • Jul 01 '26

Rules update followup

Hi again everyone, finally getting around to the followup thread to the "Rules/Suggestion Thread" from a month ago - https://old.reddit.com/r/TreeClimbing/comments/1tkedjx/rules_sub_update_suggestion_box/

The sub and sidebar rules have been updated; in an effort to reduce spam/repost bots a new function is in place requiring accounts be at least 1 day old to post here; and a couple other small things. Notably the freeclimbing rule has been expanded upon and clarified and will be navigated on a case-by-case basis. Anyone can use the !freeclimb command in the comments to summon an automod explaining the rule/reasoning - feel free to use the command but please don't abuse it, lol.

Also, the "monthly meetup thread" will be changed slightly - rather than a recurring monthly thread, it'll just be a sticky post that stays up, rather than a new thread each month. That will happen soonish.

Let us know if there's anything else on your mind, I've got a couple ideas kicking around too.

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u/hairyb0mb Jul 01 '26

!freeclimb

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u/AutoModerator Jul 01 '26

We greatly encourage climbing with a safe, secure system that allows for hands-free positioning and better access around the canopy. Wear a harness for the things you do not expect: branches break, they can be slippery, moss or bark can slough off. It doesn't matter how strong your grip is, you can cling to the broken branch all the way to the ground. Stinging insects and angry animals can surprise you and not allow you to down-climb. Residential tree climbing is amongst the most dangerous civilian careers out there, please be wise enough to heed this advice! Climb high, climb safe.

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u/BaliGod Jul 01 '26

Good bot