State of the Sub – Addressing Concerns & Moving Forward

Hey everyone,

We’re making this post because concerns have been raised—more than once—about the state of this sub. Most recently, a very direct post this morning brought up frustrations, particularly from some Team Black members, who feel that this sub has become “Team Green 2.0.” The main issue seems to be that Team Black opinions are often downvoted or challenged, leading some to stop engaging here altogether. That’s disappointing because we want everyone to be able to participate here.

Let’s be clear: this sub was created as a genuine, fun, and balanced place for both sides of the fandom. The main sub had become overrun with hostility, endless bickering, and even mods stealing and reposting content while ignoring their community. Many people felt unheard, so this sub was meant to be a better alternative.

When we created this sub, we made sure to spread the word across different communities, including Freefolk and the HOTD Blacks & Greens sub. We’ve even gained a couple hundred new members in the last two weeks. But here’s the reality—we can’t force Team Black members to join, and we can’t force them to participate. If only a small number of them engage here while a larger number of Team Green members are active, of course, the sub will lean Green. That’s just how participation works.

That said, this sub is not meant to be an echo chamber—hence the name. We welcome all perspectives, and that hasn’t changed. But we also can’t control how the community reacts to certain takes. If you disagree with something, you can downvote, reply with your own argument, or move on. That’s how discussion works.

Despite our efforts, we know some people are still unhappy, which is why we’re making this post. We want to be transparent about our stance as mods: we’ve done our best to keep this a welcoming space for everyone. If you have constructive feedback, we want to hear it. This is an open call for suggestions on how to improve the sub and make it better for all members.

One specific issue that’s been raised is cross-posting to individual team subs. Some feel it causes unnecessary conflict, while others don’t see it as a big deal. We’d like to hear the community’s thoughts—should we implement a rule against cross-posting to help prevent brigading and bad-faith engagement?

Let us know your thoughts below. We’re open to real discussion, and we appreciate everyone who’s been part of this sub so far!