# Do we have an active subreddit on Reddit? **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [June 9, 2017, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-an-active-subreddit-on-reddit/788521 "2017-06-09T16:21:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2017, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-an-active-subreddit-on-reddit/788521/1 "2017-06-09T16:21:50Z")
I mean one specifically for this message board, not Straight Dope articles and books. The talk of diminishing active users got me thinking. I saw one the other day, but it was private and I pm’d the moderators to get an invite. If we do not have an active one, I may consider opening up and moderating one(though I am clueless on how to do that). Anyway, do we have one? 17 years and this is one of my very, very few posts in AtM. If this is the wrong spot, please move. ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2017, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-an-active-subreddit-on-reddit/788521/2 "2017-06-09T16:24:03Z")
What would be the purpose of an “active subreddit” about this message board. ---
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2017, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-an-active-subreddit-on-reddit/788521/3 "2017-06-09T16:34:36Z")
One purpose would be as a backup for when the Dope goes down. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2017, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-an-active-subreddit-on-reddit/788521/4 "2017-06-09T20:17:58Z")
I got these two responses for a search: Straight Dope Message Board on Reddit private r/sdmb a community for 3 years closed. message us if you’re interested in taking over the sub or something. search within r/sdmb The Straight Dope subscriberestricted r/StraightDope 19 subscribers, a community for 7 years search within r/StraightDope There doesn’t seem to be anything in the second one. ---
**Author:** ![Raza](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raza/32/213_2.png) [@Raza](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raza)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2017, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-an-active-subreddit-on-reddit/788521/5 "2017-06-09T21:39:06Z")
The one I was referring to in the other thread is this one (formatted to _not_ hotlink): ```auto www.reddit.com/domain/straightdope.com ``` ---
**Author:** ![GrandWino](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grandwino/32/67_2.png) [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2017, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-an-active-subreddit-on-reddit/788521/6 "2017-06-09T21:43:52Z")
> [@Raza](#): > > The one I was referring to in the other thread is this one (formatted to _not_ hotlink): > > ```auto > > www.reddit.com/domain/straightdope.com > > ``` That link actually just compiles all posts on Reddit from the [straightdope.com](http://straightdope.com) domain. Any subreddits will have /r/ between [Reddit.com](http://Reddit.com) and whatever the name of the sub is (ie: [Reddit - Dive into anything](http://reddit.com/r/sdmb)) ---
**Author:** ![Fenris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fenris/32/498_2.png) [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2017, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-an-active-subreddit-on-reddit/788521/7 "2017-06-10T01:11:04Z")
> [@iiandyiiii](#): > > One purpose would be as a backup for when the Dope goes down. Ah, but for that, you have **www.giraffeboards.com** , your source for all the “THE DOPE IS DOWN” messages as well as fart jokes, and a mascot with an 18" long prehensile tongue.\* \*Opalcat, and several others (Skipmagic(?)) used to offer their boards for a temporary haven for SDMB Down! messages, so I figure that this is ok. \*\* \*\*The above asterisk is in the wrong place, now that I look at it. It should be after the Giraffeboard link, as it is, you probably followed the \* to get more info about the 18" prehensile tongue. The joke is on YOU though. There is no more info. And I feel a little dirty discussing it with you. ---
**Author:** ![Tangent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tangent/32/3098_2.png) [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2017, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-an-active-subreddit-on-reddit/788521/8 "2017-06-10T03:15:40Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > If we do not have an active one, I may consider opening up and moderating one(though I am clueless on how to do that). Anyway, do we have one? :upvote: ---
**Author:** ![Merneith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@Merneith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merneith)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2017, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-an-active-subreddit-on-reddit/788521/9 "2017-06-10T04:21:06Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > If we do not have an active one, I may consider opening up and moderating one(though I am clueless on how to do that). Anyway, do we have one? It’s Reddit. You could start 12 of them, if you want. Anyone can. You should read through this How To guide, first. [https://www.reddit.com/wiki/reddit\_101](https://www.reddit.com/wiki/reddit_101) Pros: - it’s not dependent on the whims of the Chicago Reader (or whoever buys them) - it’s a pretty well documented process - don’t have to worry about hosting or server side stuff - if it takes off, it might attract more followers Cons: - if it takes off, it -will- attract more trolls - Reddit format is vastly different than vBulletin - will still need to worry about css formatting, maybe - it’s going to be way more work than you ever imagined As the owner of the SDMB subreddit, you would be free to set the moderation standards however you want. Maintaining those moderation standards will require constant vigilance, since Reddit, in general, is more Deadwood than Downton. Personally, I suspect the amount of board on board drama at Reddit would make this a bad idea. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2017, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-an-active-subreddit-on-reddit/788521/10 "2017-06-10T12:13:32Z")
> [@Tangent](#): > > :upvote: [It’s here. It already existed, but I am a moderator there now.](https://www.reddit.com/r/sdmb/) ---
**Author:** ![Turble](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8dc957/32.png) [@Turble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turble)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2017, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-an-active-subreddit-on-reddit/788521/11 "2017-06-10T15:38:15Z")
Why is it a secret society? ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2017, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-an-active-subreddit-on-reddit/788521/12 "2017-06-10T23:02:03Z")
> [@Turble](#): > > Why is it a secret society? Ah, it’s open now. ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2017, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-an-active-subreddit-on-reddit/788521/13 "2017-06-11T03:45:12Z")
I presume this will be like certain webcomics, where most people use the official place, but occasionally things go wrong and so people post there for a little bit. I mean, if you want to snark about people, there’s already a place for that. Other than that, what is there to say that you wouldn’t say here? ---
**Author:** ![TheChileanBlob](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thechileanblob/32/435_2.png) [@TheChileanBlob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheChileanBlob)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2017, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-an-active-subreddit-on-reddit/788521/14 "2017-06-11T11:20:15Z")
We also have the Facebook group for when the board goes down. That subreddit seems to just be links to old threads, but I subscribed in case it takes off. Would we post new and different stuff, or just duplicate what’s here? ---
**Author:** ![Fenris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fenris/32/498_2.png) [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2017, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-an-active-subreddit-on-reddit/788521/15 "2017-06-11T13:16:46Z")
> [@BigT](#): > > I mean, if you want to snark about people, there’s already a place for that. Nah–the Snackpit is mostly dead. > [@](#): > > Other than that, what is there to say that you wouldn’t say here? Totally weird stuff like: “The Dope is down. I’m looking for my friends. Are they here?” or “The SDMB was bought out by the Moonies and they only allow posts praising Son Yong Moon nowdays. Does anyone have any more info???” or “I can’t connect to the SDMB–anyone else have the same problem?” “Yeah–this is **Ivory Tower Denizen**. **Idle Thoughts** broke the entire SDMB while mashing buttons randomly (he almost broke the internet). We think we’ll be back up in a day or so.” ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2017, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-an-active-subreddit-on-reddit/788521/16 "2017-06-11T15:54:06Z")
> [@TheChileanBlob](#): > > We also have the Facebook group for when the board goes down. > > That subreddit seems to just be links to old threads, but I subscribed in case it takes off. Would we post new and different stuff, or just duplicate what’s here? We can post new things there as well and use it as a backup. I am on the Facebook as well. It should be totally open now to subscribing. Feel free to join and post if you wish. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2017, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-an-active-subreddit-on-reddit/788521/17 "2017-06-11T18:19:33Z")
Could we have a Facebook group about the reddit about the SMDB? I’d like to set up a Twitter feed of that. ---
**Author:** ![Steophan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steophan/32/9595_2.png) [@Steophan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steophan)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2017, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-an-active-subreddit-on-reddit/788521/18 "2017-06-11T18:35:41Z")
> [@Merneith](#): > > Cons: > > - if it takes off, it -will- attract more trolls That depends on a few things, mainly to do with how easily noticeable the subreddit is. It’s possible to stop it appearing on r/all or r/popular, which can help to prevent trolling at the expense of visibility. If the purpose is solely as a backup, that might be a good approach. ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2017, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-an-active-subreddit-on-reddit/788521/19 "2017-06-11T19:40:32Z")
> [@Fenris](#): > > Nah–the Snackpit is mostly dead. Well, yeah. But that’s not the place I was talking about. Don’t get me wrong. You guys can snark behind our backs all you want. It’s definitely an improvement. And it is the only place you can let off steam about mods. As for Facebook: it’s not a bad thing at all. But some of us don’t want to share our real names (or make a pseudonymous account). On Reddit, you can just create a new account with extreme ease–that’s actually considered a reason why it became so popular. There’s very little friction there. ---
**Author:** ![rowrrbazzle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rowrrbazzle/32/414_2.png) [@rowrrbazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rowrrbazzle)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2017, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-an-active-subreddit-on-reddit/788521/20 "2017-06-12T04:00:12Z")
> [@iiandyiiii](#): > > One purpose would be as a backup for when the Dope goes down. The last time I noticed the board was down for a few hours there were no comments by anyone about it on giraffeboards or Unaboard. I thought at least some member in common might include a mention in a post, but nobody did. [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=19282304&highlight=twitter#post19282304](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=19282304&highlight=twitter#post19282304) It’s not a big deal, but it would be nice to know. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-an-active-subreddit-on-reddit/788521.md?page=2)