Forum moderation is often a balancing act between fostering community growth and preventing the front page from becoming a bulletin board for self-promotion. This week, administrators announced a structural change aimed at solving this dilemma via a new weekly megathread titled ‘I made a useful thing.’
Historically, the platform strictly enforced advertising rules to keep the feed clean, often forcing creators to keep their scripts, software, and tutorials to themselves. Recognizing the volume of high-quality user-generated content (UGC) that was being suppressed, the mods have pivoted to a containment strategy. This designated thread allows users to showcase pet projects, YouTube channels, and blog posts without cluttering the main feed.
The Bottom Line: This is a smart UX move. It lowers the barrier to entry for developers and creators to share their work while protecting the signal-to-noise ratio of the primary discussion areas. However, the rule against commercial advertisements and affiliate links remains strictly enforced, ensuring this stays a space for genuine passion projects rather than marketing funnels.
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