r/ColumbusGA

Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen a growing number of concerns about how this subreddit is being moderated. We wanted to take a moment to explain how we approach moderation, clarify a few rules, and ask for your feedback on several specific issues.  
  
##Who We Are and How We Moderate 
  
This subreddit is currently moderated by just two people: u/Shimmer_bee and u/Brantman19 .  
  
We come from different perspectives. One of us tends to be more socially liberal, and the other more socially conservative. Despite those differences, we discuss the overwhelming majority of moderation decisions together before taking action. Our goal is not to push any particular viewpoint but instead to be fair and unbiased.  
  
Our mission is to keep this subreddit focused on Columbus, Georgia and the surrounding Chattahoochee Valley while encouraging constructive discussion about local issues, events, businesses, and news.  
  
We believe in a light-touch approach to moderation. We want people to be able to express their opinions, even when those opinions are unpopular. At the same time, personal attacks, hate speech, trolling, spam, and misinformation that clearly violates our rules will be addressed. Let’s be clear. We are not here with the intent to silence anyone. We are here to ensure that conversations do not devolve into disrespectful internet rage fests.  
  
A note on automated moderation:  
We have long utilized Reddit’s AutoModerator feature to help manage the subreddit. Occasionally, posts or comments are removed automatically when they should not be. If something seems incorrect, please send us a modmail. We review those messages and will correct mistakes as quickly as possible.   
  
##Flock Camera Discussions  
  
The recent discussions about Flock cameras have generated a lot of interest and strong opinions.  
  
We want to clarify something. We as mods do not suppress discussion about this topic or any other issue of local importance based on our personal opinion. We do however moderate the subreddit and remove duplicate posts that cover the same information without adding any new information to the conversation. Our goal is to keep important discussions and information visible while avoiding repetitive copycat posts that generate more heat than new information. We also want to drive people to partake in ongoing discussions compared to starting brand new ones.
  
We are currently working on a better way to organize these discussions and hope to have something in place by Friday.  
  
##Advertising and Local Businesses  
  
We do allow limited promotion of locally owned businesses, events, and services because supporting local businesses is part of what makes this community valuable.  
  
In general:  
  
*Local businesses and events may share relevant information occasionally.  
*Repeated promotional posts may be treated as spam.  
*Non-local or irrelevant advertising is not allowed.  
  
One area where we would appreciate your feedback:  
  
How often should local businesses or events be allowed to post promotional content before it becomes excessive?  

*Once a month?  
*Twice a month?
*Once per quarter?  
*Some other limit?  
  
##Possible Improvements  
  
We are also considering:  
  
*A weekly events roundup post.  
*Recurring megathreads for major local topics.  
*Regular polls to gauge community support on various community topics.  
*Other ideas the community may have.  
  
##Additional Moderators  
  
We would like to add one or two additional moderators in the coming months.  
  
If you are active in the subreddit and interested in helping, please send us a modmail. We will consider factors such as activity level, participation history, temperament, and overall contribution to the community.  
  
##Feedback Requested  
  
We would appreciate constructive feedback on the following:     

1. How do you feel about the current level of moderation?  
2. How should we handle repeated posts on major topics like Flock cameras, data centers, etc?  
3. What limits, if any, should be placed on local business promotion?  
4. Would you like to see a weekly events roundup, polls, etc?  
5. What other changes or suggestions would improve the subreddit?      Thank you for being part of this community and helping make this subreddit a useful resource for the Chattahoochee Valley.

  

Note: This post was written by both mods and approved by both. 

Columbus United FC is heading up to Conyers to take on East Atlanta FC. Match start is 7:30 EST.

You can click the post link to watch the match for free. #UpTheBus

If you want to learn more about Columbus United FC, you can do so at this link: https://www.columbusunitedfc.com/

Note: This is something that I'm trying out. We don't have a Columbus United FC subreddit and there isn't much awareness about the local team. So much economic activity is tied to local sports doing well and gaining fans/traction so I figured I would highlight a lesser known team that you can watch from home. If you guys like this, use this post and let me know.

For my friends with PMDD, do you have a psychiatrist you recommend? BC has not helped me, so not looking for an Obgyn.

Thanks!!!

Edit: Please do not recommend lifestance. I had a horrible experience.

Anybody know if the Columbus Health Department takes walk-ins? Also, can they pull up old vaccination records or print proof of past immunizations? I need records for college and they haven’t been answering the phone. Trying to avoid going up there if they can’t help.

Does anyone have any information on any grief meetings or groups in Columbus? Specifically related to the loss of a child. Thank you in advance

With Election Day finally here, let’s have a little fun.

Who do you think will win the Columbus mayoral race?

This is a prediction poll, not an endorsement of any candidate. Results are visible immediately after you vote.

Once the results are in after the official polls close tonight, we can compare them to what the community here expected.

View Poll

Close your windows.

Turn off your lights.

Have fun!

I lived in Columbus for 4 years, and it’s wild to imagine not seeing Winn-Dixie anymore. Time really does change things. Anyone know what’s replacing it?

A new bar/restaurant with 3 golf simulator bays opened up downtown (called Sand Trap Social), just for everyone’s awareness.

It’s right next to Country’s on Broadway. It looks super nice inside and a good mix of both real deal golf if that’s what you want and casual fun place regardless of if you want to golf

I can't find information on the candidates. I won't to vote for someone who doesn't believe in book banning, erasing history, or religion taught by faculty. Does anyone know anything about them?

My 16-year-old is eager to get actively involved in making the world a better place, and I want to help out, but I'm having a little trouble finding local volunteer opportunities that are appropriate for teenagers. We're interested both in opportunities they could do alone and those that require parental supervision.

Good afternoon everyone! I'm holding an event this week for single men and women who want to hang out and make friends. (Not a dating event, just a social event.) I own the Columbus GA Food and Friends group on Facebook, founded about a month ago to help us make friends and have someone to go out and do things with.

On Wednesday, I'm doing the second group dinner at The Animal Farm in Uptown Columbus.

Event Details

The main theme of the group is a nice dinner, once every other week, that anyone in the group is welcome to come out for. I also post events throughout the week that I find across Facebook that I'm interested in and would love to have others join me in doing. As the group grows, I'm hoping more people post more things and we can all make friends along the way!

I’ve heard it several different ways, and I know we can be unique in how we say things here.