Let's talk!

For several reasons, I find myself unwanting and unmotivated to moderate this community. I do very little canyoneering these days compared to when I became a mod back in 2014. Additionally, reddit's recent actions relating to the API leave me unwanting to contribute content to the site or moderate it; particularly if I can't use a client of my choice.

I unilaterally decided to make the subreddit private for 48 hours, and while I find myself wanting to make it dark indefinitely in response to reddit's lack of movement on this issue... I ultimately don't have the energy and don't feel it's fair to everyone to do that. This isn't my community, it's yours.

I'll be stepping down as a moderator for the reasons outlined above. I'm happy to add another 1-3 moderators before I remove myself. You should be an active member of this community.

Feel free to discuss how you think the community should (or shouldn't) respond to the API changes. And throw your name out if you want to be a mod.

Cheers

EDIT - I've added new moderators and I'll be removing myself momentarily. Thanks for the easy and understanding transition; I knew the canyoneering community would be like this. ✌

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Sammy1185

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I’ll mod. Very active canyoneer, and while i disagree with the api changes, i still think Reddit is the best community. I’ve met in person several canyoneer redditors, and feel like i could contribute.

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Sammy1185

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Thanks man for the kind words!

[deleted]

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I have invited you as a moderator. You should have a DM from the reddit system.

Sammy1185

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Got it. Thank you for your moderation of the community previously.

santaclausonvacation

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I volunteer to serves as a moderator. I like this sub and see a lot of potential in it.

I dont know much about the API stuff, not enough to have an opinion, but I do like this sub and am willing to put in the time to take care of it.

[deleted]

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I have invited you as a moderator. You should have a DM from the reddit system.

BlueJohn2113

11mo

I agree, I dont like what Reddit is doing either. I think going dark really only works if you are a massive sub with a wide range of participates. Canyoneering is a really niche thing, so I think going dark wouldn't make a difference to Reddit as a whole since it has a pretty small audience. This isnt the best place to find canyon conditions, canyon beta, or people to meetup with. Its just a place to share cool pictures of us going through canyons or maybe get some recommendations on what canyons to try next. Whether or not this sub shuts down, I think all of us will continue to be able to find conditions/beta/buddies elsewhere, we'll just have one less place to share our pictures to. Thanks for being a mod

[deleted]

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Controversial topic for sure. I’m not a Reddit developer or one that uses its API for dev purposes, but I could see how their policy changes would suck, especially for small scale devs, or for users just wanting to use a client of their choosing. From a business standpoint, I can see the want/need to make more money, but I’m also a big fan of open source software and such. I’m admittedly ignorant of Reddit’s financials. So, I’m not sure which side of the fence I stand on. But, I can say, this is my favorite topic, canyoneering. I love the sport and would love to see the discussion and community expand here, and I was pretty bummed to see it go dark for a while, thinking it was gone for good. With all of that said, I’d be willing to try out being a mod. It’d be my first time doing it for any sub, but I’m game.

[deleted]

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I have invited you as a moderator. You should have a DM from the reddit system.

[deleted]

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Thanks!

Zensayshun

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Bummer to hear, OP. I know some familiar faces in the Escalante circle and could mod the community temporarily if it prevents it getting shut down. Obviously the more active canyoneering groups are on private website forums, facebook, and telegram, but it’s nice to share and see content from Iran, Spain, California, etc. and not just always GS/E and Cedar Mesa.

Optimal_Can_7205

11mo

I was wondering what happened. Totally get it. I admin a large canyoneering group on another social media platform. And although I’m new here I like the smaller community. Sorry to hear you’re unhappy with this situation

[deleted]

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Thats a respectable move. I am an active canyoneer but with how the ceo has handled himself I am leaving reddit. I will throw a plug for squabbles.io in. It has been a nice community and is growing quickly. Kinda a mix of twitter and reddit. There is a canyoneering page that is just in its infancy and could use some help. Anyways. I wish yall the best and happy canyons!

New mods, Best of luck! If you have people leaving reddit, would you mind sending them a shoutout to squabbles. For the people staying, Ill miss lurking posts and seeing pictures. By the time you are reading this my account will be nuked.

Jononrope

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I offer myself as tribute!

This sub is a great place to share pics and connect with canyoneer redditors. I’m not totally sure on how I feel about API changes but this sub is mostly all I use Reddit for these days.

bozemantofushop

11mo

Fair fair

Couldn’t even if I wanted to Mod as, I too will be leaving Reddit when 3rd party apps are forced to close due to the ludicrous API pricing model.

Thanks for the time you’ve invested in moderating this sub

BoWeiner

11mo

This is the way. Thank you for not having an ego and passing it on to more willing and motivated individuals.

sandybeachsender

11mo

We should eat gummy bears with the sour stuff on it

BodhiLV

11mo

moderating will always, always burn someone out if they are actively doing with job. Thank you for sticking it out as long as you have. Go enjoy yourself.

JuneauJumper

9mo

Thank you for the time you have spent moderating this page and helping the community.

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