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I think this subreddit should go text only for a week. (self.Hungergames)

submitted ago by cvasquez12

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/r/ harrypotter did this and the increase in the quality of the content was absolutely fantastic. It went from overused memes and pictures of marginally related items to some actually quite fascinating discussions. I loved these books, and I enjoyed the movie, and when I came to this subreddit I had significantly higher hopes for the content here, but unfortunately it has fallen short. As a result, I think it would be a quite beneficial challenge to go text submissions only for one week, maybe more, and see if the content quality improves.

EDIT: My contribution to the revolution

EDIT 2: My next contribution

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[–][deleted] 17 points18 points ago

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Hey! I have been thinking of this actually. I'll see what other people think first :).

[–]District 11juleszero 1 point2 points ago

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I think it's a great idea! :) I don't really post around this subreddit as I haven't much discussion that I am able to contribute to but if this subreddit went text for a week I think there might be a lot more chance for discussion.

Like cvasquez12,

I loved these books, and I enjoyed the movie, and when I came to this subreddit I had significantly higher hopes for the content here, but unfortunately it has fallen short. I expected more discussion about the books or the movies but most of what I found were memes and other images. Some were quite interesting but there was only a certain level of discussion that could be reached.

[–]District 12evergleam498 2 points3 points ago

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I really dislike this idea. People can already create discussion threads; that's no reason to limit what other people can submit. Not everyone comes for the conversation.

[–][deleted] -2 points-1 points ago

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DO IT. <3

[–]District 11Swimswimswim99 6 points7 points ago

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I like the memes. I would probably unsub or just not visit without them.

[–]District 1fa_cube_itch 2 points3 points ago

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I appreciate your honesty. And know, you're not alone. Stupid people down voting you. Sorry.

[–]KatnissTarzansNipples 4 points5 points ago

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I'm totally supporting this. It would allow for a filter of sorts, and if anyone has something really great to post, they could wait a week. Let's do it.

[–]jeanalexander 5 points6 points ago

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Fuck that in the most polite way possible. /r/harrypotter did that for the month. And I posted a link to a picture and was put down because I don't regularly check in on that subreddit.

[–]makphisto 2 points3 points ago

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With a few exceptions, like this thread, I very rarely look at text based posts from any subReddit. Photos that I can embiggen from the main page using RES only.

[–]inthesky29 3 points4 points ago

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I don't see why we need a 'text only week.' So many people here are saying they want it, so why don't they just go and post discussions? Why do you need to be told to do it?? Just post already!

I like the pictures anyway...

[–]District 11supermonkey1313 1 point2 points ago

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r/harrypotter did that, and the results were great.

[–]District 12evergleam498 5 points6 points ago

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I disagree, I've been ignoring r/harrypotter all week

[–]District 12evergleam498 3 points4 points ago

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I don't understand why everyone wants to force subreddits to go text only for a week. If all of you really want to have more conversation and discussion, you can already do that. Start conversations. Participate in conversations. That's no reason to limit what can be submitted for a week. Not everyone comes to the subreddit to read discussions.

[–]District 12FluffyCactus 3 points4 points ago

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No, Because most of the time I just come on here to look at the pictures. When people keep asking questions about the book thats annoying. I don't think anyone wants to just have a subreddit of questions and "Do you agree with me" posts I think it's a bad idea.

[–]District 12evergleam498 3 points4 points ago

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I'm glad I'm not the only one who doesn't enjoy reading long threads of what other people thought about the books.

[–]District 1fa_cube_itch 4 points5 points ago

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Oh you're not alone. I've been here a few months and I'm really sick of the same discussions/debates. People complaining about the ending of Mockingjay or whining about what they changed in the movie are just as annoying as the same overused memes.

If you want discussion then start one and stfu about what others do. Duh!

[–]circlethesky 1 point2 points ago

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Please do it, it would be nice to see people post things that aren't just gifs they got from tumblr.

To the downvoters - if I wanted to see the shitty gifs that are all over tumblr, I would make a tumblr.

[–]dvdmarc12 0 points1 point ago

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Yea, I agree. There have been a lot of subreddits doing this lately and the increase in quality discussions have been amazing.

I mean, if someone has to post a link, they could just put the URL in their self post, but they would at least have to talk about it first.

[–]District 9Zylll 1 point2 points ago

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I'm all for. I've been reasonably active in the Harry Potter sub as well lately, due to the increase in actual posts/discussions. One of the few times I did that here I got somewhat shunned for spoilering (an honest mistake), while I just love to look at the entire story - not just one book/movie. Come on TextOnlyWeek!

[–]The Capitolwayusei 2 points3 points ago

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I like this idea, stop the meme invasion, at least for a week.

I think selfposts promote discussion and sharing ideas among other people. They contribute to form a community rather than just karma whoring.

[–]District 4krasnolutek -1 points0 points ago

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I really like this idea.

[–]LOVEhearts -1 points0 points ago

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I think that'd be a great idea. More content in general would be great. It's been a tad quiet lately :(

[–]District 3WaitwhatamIdoinghere -1 points0 points ago

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Yes!! Please do this. I really enjoy the Hunger Games, but this subreddit...

[–]Chaosbrae -2 points-1 points ago

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Yes please, I would like to discuss, not look at pictures of Josh Hutcherson...

[–]District 8Great_Golden_Baby -1 points0 points ago

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Love the idea. I've ignored this subreddit for a week or so because of the unreal amount of memes... there needs to be balance, and "people posting what they want" isn't creating it.

[–]District 3PinkRabbit42 1 point2 points ago

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I agree and i think that is just what we need here in this subreddit!

[–]District 9ChuchuCannon -3 points-2 points ago

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THIS. PLEASE.

Ever since the damn movie came out, all I've seen are stupid BS that I honestly don't care about

"HERE'S A QUOTE FROM THE ACTORS WHO PLAY THE CHARACTERS IN THE MOVIE"
Why would I care what the damn actors have to say? Is this /r/JoshHutcherson?

"HERE'S WHO I THINK SHOULD BE CAST FOR BLANK"
So what? Are you in charge of casting for the movie? No? then shut the fuck up

"OMG HOW DARE SOMEONE COMPARE THIS TO TWILIGHT LIKE THIS/DAMN PEOPLE SAYING TEAM PEETA OR TEAM GALE"
Oh wow, someone compared one young adult fiction book to another? Holy shit the world is gonna end!

/rant

[–]HotDinnerBatman -1 points0 points ago

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I wouldnt care either way, honestly.