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Don't forget r/askhistorians One of the most well-moderated communities out there with clear and stringently enforced rules that cares about one topic only and

Don't forget r/askhistorians One of the most well-moderated communities out there with clear and stringently enforced rules that cares about one topic only and allows no soap boxing, low quality comments or toxicity.

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heterodyning 6y ago
I wish there was an archive of r/askhistorians. It looks like they nuke discussion after they get one decent sized answer. I cant seem to find older threads too.
- aurbano 6y ago
  Oh the irony!
- ricree 6y ago
  The closest thing to an archive are the weekly "Sunday Digest" posts, in which people nominate their favorite answers of the week. It's eclectic and scattershot when it comes to topic, but the answers themselves are often interesting and well constructed.
  - heterodyning 6y ago
    Yes but it is very frustrating they have not indexed old answers that are impossible to reach beyond a few months.
- goto11 6y ago
  They continuously nuke answers and comments which does not conform to their standards, regardless of whether there is a legitimate answer or not. This is why so many threads appear empty, with only "[deleted]" answers.
  - heterodyning 6y ago
    I'd prefer if they tagged, stop replies, and hide responses that do not meet their standards.
honkdaddy 6y ago
The issue with /r/askhistorians is that someone can make a well-sourced, high-quality answer, but if letters next to their name (for which you must submit verification for) don't match up well enough with the content of what you're answering, your comment is just deleted. I understand the appeal of getting answers "real" historians, but the reality is that the vast, vast majority of questions go unanswered.
- goto11 6y ago
  Did this really happen? I thought they didn't care about credentials as long as you know your stuff, deliver a comprehensive answer and can provide sources. Just don't cite "Hard Core History" or "Guns, Germs and Steel" as your source.
Vespasian 6y ago
Wholeheartedly yes. Most answers are insightful and well written and contain actual arguments (including when we simply don't know something). Even those which are disputed contentwise are still respectful and allow real discussions to occur. I can't imagine the effort it takes to stem the flood of memes, bullshit, toxicity and one liners. Kudos to the mods

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heterodyning 6y ago

I wish there was an archive of r/askhistorians. It looks like they nuke discussion after they get one decent sized answer. I cant seem to find older threads too.

aurbano 6y ago
Oh the irony!
ricree 6y ago
The closest thing to an archive are the weekly "Sunday Digest" posts, in which people nominate their favorite answers of the week. It's eclectic and scattershot when it comes to topic, but the answers themselves are often interesting and well constructed.
- heterodyning 6y ago
  Yes but it is very frustrating they have not indexed old answers that are impossible to reach beyond a few months.
goto11 6y ago
They continuously nuke answers and comments which does not conform to their standards, regardless of whether there is a legitimate answer or not. This is why so many threads appear empty, with only "[deleted]" answers.
- heterodyning 6y ago
  I'd prefer if they tagged, stop replies, and hide responses that do not meet their standards.

honkdaddy 6y ago

The issue with /r/askhistorians is that someone can make a well-sourced, high-quality answer, but if letters next to their name (for which you must submit verification for) don't match up well enough with the content of what you're answering, your comment is just deleted. I understand the appeal of getting answers "real" historians, but the reality is that the vast, vast majority of questions go unanswered.

goto11 6y ago
Did this really happen? I thought they didn't care about credentials as long as you know your stuff, deliver a comprehensive answer and can provide sources. Just don't cite "Hard Core History" or "Guns, Germs and Steel" as your source.

Vespasian 6y ago

Wholeheartedly yes. Most answers are insightful and well written and contain actual arguments (including when we simply don't know something). Even those which are disputed contentwise are still respectful and allow real discussions to occur. I can't imagine the effort it takes to stem the flood of memes, bullshit, toxicity and one liners. Kudos to the mods