[META] Racism, hatred and bigotry on the sub

I helped build it, after all. We all did.

Look to your right, in the sidebar under Related Subreddits. Scroll down. Do you see what it says there? "Created by Jirni." That is who built this subreddit.

Now keep scrolling, down to where it says "Moderators". This is who maintains the subreddit.

A subreddit is like a private park. It's created and maintained by people who are graciously devoting their time, energy, and even personal expenses towards tending it, while opening it up for the public to enjoy. It is curated to keep out the crazy guys who urinate openly in the bushes, while also providing a pleasurable experience for those who simply want to enjoy a nice picnic.

And what happens when you leave a park (or default sub) to be maintained by the public? It goes to hell.

People go to private parks to have a space to relax, to have a quick lunch break, to work out something on their mind. You are here as a result of a few people spending over a year trying to create a community where others can share their experiences and discuss personal issues relatively free of harassment.

Did you spend time reaching out to people who would be interested in participating in this sub? Did you help out with the technical aspects, like revising the CSS layout multiple times until people liked it? Did you spend personal money in order to purchase an IRC channel?

When you say you helped build this community, it is the equivalent of walking into a private park, trying to feed the ducks despite a clear sign saying "Do not feed the wildlife", and saying, "This is bullshit. I don't like the direction this park is heading."

You did not build this sub. You participate in it, and we are happy to have you so long as you don't make a giant mess. But if you do not like it, then you are free to leave. And you may start your own private park.

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