RULE ANNOUNCEMENT (PLEASE READ) ⬇️

Hi good people of r/popculturechat.

We are making this post to announce a few rule changes, effective immediately.

1. Participation in "banned" subs is now prohibited.

This means that we will be automatically banning users who are part of the subreddits listed below. You are welcome to view the community, you will just be banned from commenting or posting in it.

Banned subreddits :

r/taylorswift, r/funnyvideos, r/mildlyinteresting,r/news, r/movies, r/royalsgossip, r/publicfreakout, r/foodporn, r/shittyfoodporn, r/LAinfluencersnark, r/whatthefrock, r/BestofRedditorUpdates, r/AITA and r/AITAH, r/KUTWTK and r/KUWTKsnark, r/theoffice, r/austintexas, r/LiveFromNewyork, r/SabrinaCarpenterDisc, r/kpop, r/LoveIsBlindOnNetflix, r/thebachelor, r/MadeMeSmile, r/photoshoprequest r/unexpected r/mildlyinfuriating, r/interestingasfuck, any other gossip sub that has more than 10k members. Edited to add : "r/blink182"

This list is non exhaustive and will be routinely added to, similarly to the list of stale topics. You will be able to access the list in the sidebar of the subreddit.

But why?

As our subreddit grows and evolves, we recognize the need for a curated community and this starts with our members. We want originality, edge, atypical and outside-the-box thinking. As such, we are limiting what we consider "normie" users. Again, they will be able to browse the subreddit and its posts, just not participate in it.We realize this may be a controversial decision but, to be frank, it is needed.

2. Banned GIFS

In the same vein, we will be banning certain gifs. Users will get a warning removal and a temporary 3-day ban upon first offense and then a permanent ban if they reoffend.

Banned gifs :

- "Good for Her" Lucille Bluth

- "Good" Childish Gambino

- "Ew" Dan Levy

- Nene Leakes painting and rolling her eyes

- "It's what she deserves" Kim Kardashian

- Jim Carrey gagging

- Blond mullet man saying "what the fuck"

- "Oh no! Anyway" Jeremy Clarkson

- "Groundbreaking" Meryl Streep in the Devil Wears Prada

Edited to add : "Sure Jan" gif

This list is non exhaustive and will be routinely added to, similarly to the list of stale topics. You will be able to access the list in the sidebar of the subreddit.

3. Low effort comments

We are expanding our "No Low Effort Posts' rule to comments. Moving forward, comments such as : "LMAO" or any other variation, a bunch of emojis and no other commentary, generic compliments like "she's so pretty","tired of hearing about her", gifs with no commentary, "mother", "queen", "ew", any one word comments, really, WILL be removed. Repeated violations will earn you a temporary 7 day ban, and then a permanent one.

4. Renaming the Guest List

The Guest List will now be the "A-List". All approved users will be referred to as A-listers. This is to reflect our status as THE Reddit gossip sub.

In today’s crowded social media landscape, it's essential for our community to stand out from the noise. We’re not here to blend in with the typical subreddits or echo the usual trends. We want to create a space where witty users, forward thinkers, spicy thinkers, and people with bold hot takes thrive. Our community is all about engaging with smart, witty individuals who challenge the status quo and push boundaries, offering fresh perspectives and lively discussions. After all, we cover the cultural zeitgeist. We are archivists, but also trendsetters. It’s time to make a mark, be different, and elevate the conversation. Thank you for understanding, we look forward to seeing you take that next step with us.