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Possible merge with c/world, thoughts? (lemmy.world)
submitted 11 months ago by Hurts@lemmy.world to c/worldnews@lemmy.world
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Over the past week or two, I've been discussing merging this community with c/world. The intents and purposes of both of these communities are essentially the same, and we don't really see a reason to divide that community rather than just put it all under one roof.

We're open to any and all opinions on this, and nothing is set in stone so please feel free to reply candidly.

Please speak up especially if you feel like:

  1. You wouldn't like this for really any reason

  2. You feel this community already serves a different purpose

  3. You feel this community could serve a different purpose, and include what changes you'd like to see to meet that goal.

I work with the head mod of c/world, @YoBuckStopsHere@lemmy.world, on c/NFL and talk to him regularly, we're both pretty much on the same page about everything and moderate communities in a similar manner, so if your only reservation would be possible stricter or different moderation, I hope that alleviates some of the concern. All of the mods from here would also be welcome to join over there if we do merge.

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[–] Curious_Canid@lemmy.ca 8 points 11 months ago

It seems like a great idea to me! Having parallel communities isn't a serious problem, but it is inconvenient in numerous ways.

[–] CosmicSploogeDrizzle@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

I have had success merging my communities. I ran PS5 and then was given ownership of PlayStation. I posted locked vote posts in each community with two comments. One for yes, one for no. Only upvotes on the comments were counted as some instances disable downvotes. Each community overwhelming voted to merge under c/PlayStation. Since then it has been smooth sailing.

I left the previous community open (with a pinned post explaining the merge) for people to use if they want to, but so far everyone migrated no problem.

Currently I am only subbed here since I don't want double posts, but I am for the merge and will easily just sub to the new community.

[–] Hurts@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I am actually the one that gave you PS5 haha, but thanks for the input

[–] CosmicSploogeDrizzle@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Oh haha! Didn't notice the username. Thanks again!

[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

I’ve been banned twice in c/world because one of the mods doesn’t like my political views, so I vote no. They want an echo chamber, and that’s not how political news works.

Edit: YoBucksStopsHere and JordanLund are great people. It’s not them.

[–] Hurts@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

May I ask when you were banned? Because YoBuckStopsHere only recently became the owner of the community, it may have been the prior mods/owners that did it.

They want an echo chamber, and that’s not how political news works.

I whole heartedly agree.

[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 0 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

It was 2 days ago. They weren’t the mod when it happened. To be fair, it was technically bannable. But removing the post would have been sufficient.

[–] YoBuckStopsHere@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I usually don't ban anyone unless they give us no choice. While I don't agree with everyone's perspective, I respect it. Everyone is invited to their opinion as long as it doesn't violate the TOS or community rules.

TB, I think that ban has passed BTW. Should be the standard 3 day deal.

[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world -1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

It’s fine. It helped me to adjust my posting. I think it was just the knee jerk ban that miffed me, with no warning. But I also understand modding isn’t easy, and it’s easier to just stop things before they start.

[–] YoBuckStopsHere@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Expires in 10 hours it says.

[–] PrincessLeiasCat@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 months ago

I like it.

[–] Crul@lemm.ee 3 points 11 months ago

I have nothing relevant to add, just to say I like the idea.

And thanks for the moderation!

[–] HKayn@dormi.zone 3 points 11 months ago

What do you mean by a merge?

If you're considering locking this community down and turning it into a permanent redirect to c/world, please don't. You would essentially be parking this community name for no good purpose.

[–] robocall@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

I'm okay with a merger.

[–] frequenttimetraveler@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

OKay

[–] throws_lemy@lemmy.nz 1 points 11 months ago

I'm fine with this