u/Noah_BK

I can't post/talk to the moderators through modmail because the sub is unmoderated.

Why I’m requesting r/GameWalls and how I’ll run it in no particular order:

• I will go through the backlog of images that are posted there and remove posts, but save the images for archival and re-upload so long as they are of good quality and not some stretch res garbage.
• I will then re-upload the good images, with resolution tags, game tags, etc to make searching and finding images easier, but also as a golden standard going forward so that new images that are uploaded will also follow this same guideline.
• I will setup a guide/template that users can follow to help them post and have images properly tagged.
• I will setup automation to have posts that aren't properly tagged flagged so that anyone can post, but with set rules. Because, as it stands now, the subreddit is restricted and the only people who can post are people that have last posted years and years ago.
• Implement automod rules to have low quality posts removed, upscales/stretches either tagged or removed and reposts without attribution are canned.
• Setup flairs so that users can self tag and help offset some of the moderator work to manually intervene.
• Open up the community so that others may join in and contribute.
• Recruit moderators as the subreddit grows (if it grows)

Hey all,

I have zero experience with laser cutters, but my girlfriend and I have been looking into getting one for a shared hobby. If we end up enjoying it enough, we may eventually add some laser cut or engraved items to our Etsy shop too.

My main question is: what should we start with?

I’ve seen a lot of people say xTool is very beginner friendly, but also that you pay a pretty big premium for it, and that it can be a limited depending on what you want to cut or engrave.

I’ve also seen people say they started with a diode laser, then quickly realized they should have gone with a CO2 laser instead. I’m trying to avoid making that same mistake if possible.

Ideally, I’d like to find the best middle ground for beginners moving into hobby/small business use. I’m fine with learning and tinkering, and I don’t need the absolute best machine right out of the gate. I’d just like something that gives us room to grow, can cut a decent range of materials, and can engrave most things within reason.

Any advice is appreciated. I’m looking forward to reading everyone’s thoughts and opinions.