🇮🇳 Happy Independence Day, r/Jaunpur!
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🇮🇳 Happy Independence Day, r/Jaunpur!

Today, we celebrate 80 years of freedom and remember the countless sacrifices that made our independence possible.

India's strength has always been its people. Diverse in language, culture, faith, and traditions, yet united by the same flag and the same nation.

May we always cherish our freedom, honour those who fought for it, and do our part in building the India we dream of.

80 years of freedom. One India. 🇮🇳

Jai Hind!

— The Mods of r/Jaunpur

u/mr_infinity7 — 5 days ago
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Our most peaceful ride yet. Red Riding Hood.

Six people, five bikes and one hell of a ride. This one felt so much different. We picked up pace so nicely and everyone just rode perfectly in sync. We went to a place so offbeat that there wasn't even a proper road or a trace of human population anywhere around us. The place wasn't necessarily the most scenic or the most beautiful, but that complete isolation made it feel unreal. We did a whole cookout there, made some genuinely delicious Maggi (it was actually really good) and chai, and somehow managed to turn the whole thing into beautiful chaos. In the end, we just sat around, ate, talked and purely enjoyed being there. Thank you to everyone who joined. This group genuinely means the world to me. It's become such a wholesome and amazing bunch of people. Until next time.

u/meabhiish — 9 days ago

Waterfall Ride & Cookout | Red Riding Hood

We're back with another ride! This Sunday, we're heading towards Deur Kothar + Jadkilla Waterfalls for a ride, some exploring, and a good old cookout.

📅 Sunday, 9 August 2026

⏰ Meet & Roll Out: 6:00 AM sharp

📍 Leprosy Chauraha, Naini

🏍️ ~150 km round trip

🌊 Jadkilla Waterfalls, near Deur Kothar

We Ride → Explore → Cookout → Return

We'll also discuss ideas for our next big ride, including a possible 2-day ride and routes/destinations.

Everyone is welcome. Any bike, as long as it's reliable.

Bring: Helmet, water, and whatever you need for the day.

Rules:

• Helmet & valid licence mandatory

• No alcohol

• Stay with the group

• No racing or ego riding

Want to join? DM me to get added to the WhatsApp group. We'll use the group for better communication, coordination, and ride updates.

6 AM means 6 AM. Please be there a little early.

Ride safe. Stay together. Make memories. 🏍️

u/mr_infinity7 — 12 days ago

Deep diving into Indonesian and Turkish horror: My reviews of 5 films

Disclaimer - These reviews are strictly my personal opinion and might differ entirely from what others think. This post isn't intended to create conflict or debate; I simply wanted to share my two cents with the horror community in r/Allahabad. I'd love to hear your thoughts, even if you completely disagree with my list!

  1. Impetigore

Despite being the highest-rated Indonesian horror film on IMDb, *Impetigore* ultimately felt like the weakest entry on this list. To give credit where it is due, the film boasts outstanding technical merits, featuring some of the best cinematography and audio design encountered across all five films. However, the overall experience is hindered by a slow pace and a lack of meaningful character development, making it difficult to connect with the protagonist. While the story itself is solid and the horror elements are well-placed, the writing needed to be tighter. This is particularly evident during the climax, where a highly awkward, out-of-place flashback sequence is used to deliver context.

  1. Siccin

A fantastic piece of filmmaking, *Siccin* stands out for its raw, visceral atmosphere and excellent cinematography. It features superior pacing and establishes a distinct, unsettling tone that it maintains consistently from start to finish. The horror elements never feel forced; instead, they flow naturally within the narrative, delivering several truly striking and memorable scenes. The film maintains its strong momentum all the way through to a good, albeit intentionally weird, conclusion.

  1. Satan’s Slaves

This renowned film deserves its reputation, standing out primarily due to how effectively its horror elements are portrayed. Under Joko Anwar’s direction, the cinematography is top-notch and the scenes are exceptionally well-constructed, offering genuinely great jump scares. The movie is built on a highly unique concept and follows a linear, uncomplicated storyline. However, the execution falters slightly toward the end, where the horror elements become overdone and start to feel forced.

  1. Siksa Kubur

The absolute favorite of the entire group. Although the pacing feels slightly uneven at the very beginning, the movie quickly hooks you and holds your attention throughout. The film is deeply impactful, largely driven by the protagonist, Sita, who is phenomenally acted. It is incredibly rare for a horror film to portray a female character with such agency and conviction, making her deeply relatable and compelling. The horror elements are expertly placed without ever feeling forced, creating a steady buildup to a highly rewarding climax. The final scene is incredibly striking and is guaranteed to leave you scratching your head.

  1. The Queen of Black Magic

This film leaves behind mixed feelings, sitting oddly in the middle of the pack. While the villain is established as a powerful entity, their actual narrative arc is unimpressive. The film struggles structurally in its second half, which feels oddly paced because all of the key narrative details and exposition are poured into the story all at once.

u/mr_infinity7 — 2 months ago

Looking for advice from fellow moderators regarding a situation that has been ongoing in our city subreddit.

Looking for advice from fellow moderators regarding a situation that has been ongoing in our city subreddit.

For quite some time now, our moderation team has been dealing with repeated posts and messages from a small number of users making allegations against various individuals and groups within the community. Initially, we tolerated a significant amount of criticism because we strongly believe that users should be free to criticize moderators and moderation decisions.

However, the situation has progressively escalated. What started as criticism has increasingly turned into accusations, callout posts, and attempts to portray individuals or groups in the community as malicious actors without any substantiated evidence.

Most recently, a user made multiple extremely serious allegations against an identifiable individual, including accusations of criminal and predatory behavior. We removed the post and requested evidence privately through modmail. As with previous incidents, no verifiable evidence was provided. Instead, we were accused of suppressing information and "hiding the truth."

What concerns us is that this is not an isolated incident. Over time, we have observed a recurring pattern: similar types of allegations, similar styles of posts, and often similar accounts or groups of accounts making them. To date, despite repeated requests, we have never been provided with evidence that substantiates these claims.

The behavior has also not been limited to the moderation team. Various community groups that operate within or through the subreddit have been targeted as well. For example, local reading groups, anime communities, meetup groups, and other sub-communities have found themselves the subject of accusations, callout posts, or attempts to discredit them. The targets change, but the pattern remains largely the same.

Throughout this, we have tried to take a measured approach. We have generally avoided bans unless absolutely necessary, partly because I personally lean toward allowing broad discussion and criticism. However, there is a point where repeated unverified allegations against identifiable individuals and community groups begin to cross the line from criticism into harassment and potentially defamatory behavior.

The constant nature of these incidents has also taken a toll on moderator morale and, if I'm being candid, my own mental well-being.

Our current position is:

- Criticism of moderators is allowed.

- Criticism of subreddit decisions is allowed.

- Disagreement with community groups is allowed.

- Serious allegations against identifiable individuals require evidence.

- Unverified accusations, personal attacks, and callout posts are not permitted.

For moderators who have dealt with similar situations:

- How did you handle repeated allegations that were never supported with evidence?

- At what point did you consider the behavior harassment rather than criticism?

- How did you document recurring patterns involving multiple posts and accounts?

- What moderation actions proved effective without appearing heavy-handed?

I'd appreciate hearing how other teams have approached situations like this.

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u/mr_infinity7 — 3 months ago

r/Allahabad Moderator Applications Are Open!

As r/Allahabad continues to grow, we’re finally recruiting new moderators to help us manage and improve the community.

We’re looking for people who genuinely care about Allahabad/Prayagraj and can help keep the subreddit welcoming, fair, and well-managed.

A quick heads-up: this is not a power role. Moderation can involve handling disagreements, removing rule-breaking content, and sometimes receiving criticism or hate online. We value patience, maturity, respectful communication, and calm decision-making.

We’re looking for people who are: • Patient and level-headed

• Respectful and good team players

• Interested in the city and community

• Reasonably active on Reddit

No prior moderation experience required. Willingness to learn matters more.

Apply here:

If you think you’d be a good fit, we’d love to have you apply.

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u/mr_infinity7 — 3 months ago

Calling all the riders from r/Allahabad for our next ride! 📢

RED RIDING HOOD | Ride #6 🏍️

We’re heading out again this Sunday.

This time the route is towards Bardaha Ghati, and from there to the base of Itma Waterfall. Curvy roads, hills, forest stretches and hopefully good weather.

Distance is around 115 km one way.

We’re also planning a small cookout there if everything goes as planned.

📅 Sunday, 10th May

📍 Bardaha Ghati & Itma Waterfall

🛣️ Route Plan: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KcZBeKPgYMb43GpL8

Timings will be decided in the group.

If anyone wants to join, just make sure you have:

- A helmet

- Valid driving licence

- A well maintained bike

- Basic riding discipline

We ride in formation, don’t overspeed, and keep the group together. Safety comes first.

If you’re interested, please DM.

u/mr_infinity7 — 3 months ago