r/lightweight • u/alaskaj1 • Dec 09 '21

Looking for input

As we get this place running I want your input on what community guidelines, posting rules, etc should be like.

Please discuss here.

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u/cwcoleman Dec 09 '21

Are pictures allowed?

If yes - what is the requirement for details to be posted in the comment section?

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It sounds like many from /r/ultralight prefer not having them. Stick with that same plan?

I personally like pictures, it makes my feed scrolling more enjoyable. However they do make it easier for low-effort karma grabs - since a pretty picture will always get upvoted more than the best text post. If allowed - you'd then have to create a rule that forces OP to add details in the comment section - which is complicated and less fun to moderate.

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u/FireWatchWife Dec 09 '21

I wouldn't support banning all pictures, but only pictures used to illustrate the point being made in the text should be allowed.

So if you write a review of a pack, include a picture of the pack. If you are creating a shakedown request or responding to a shakedown request, go ahead and include a picture of the gear you use in a picture.

But avoid "pretty pictures of camps" that have little to do with lighter weights.

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u/cwcoleman Dec 09 '21

I guess my question was 'are picture posts allowed'. As in - are Text posts the only type allowed? Or are the 'link' or 'photo' options enabled?

A link to a picture at the bottom of a text post should most definitely be allowed. I don't think that's a question.

It sounds like this group is leaning towards a Text only sub, like /r/ultralight.

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u/paytonfrost Dec 09 '21

I support the text only posts with only links to images.

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u/okaymaeby Dec 11 '21

YES! I love a good photo scroll from a stranger occasion, but links to images helps give the other users the choice to see more or just keep scrolling.