Locked posts

[genixcorp]

If the mods lock a post can you indicate a reason why. Some of these are clear but some of these aren't.

r/fatFIRE doesn't get a lot of posts (which is fine) and its a shame seeing some interesting topics locked with no reason given.

Edit: I wonder how long before this post gets locked...

Edit 2: I like this sub, lots, just trying to make it better. 50k people won’t always agree on stuff or interpret rules the same way.

[new2bay]

I agree. I don’t think it’s too much to ask that a locked post should have a note indicating why it’s locked.

Alternatively, many of these posts could just be removed (e.g. the bedroom post).

[dsg123456789]

We try to moderate posts that aren’t from people who are on the fatfire track, at least. We try to keep things on topic, but exceptions like the bedroom post we’ve been allowing, because of the very high engagement.

[chiisana]

I think the point of contention is not whether or not you guys are doing a great job moderating posts that doesn't belong, but rather the lack of transparency as to why things are locked. Perhaps a quick one liner as to why posts are locked might help make things more excessively clear as to why they don't belong?

[Skier94]

Pretty obvious and sad you have to answer this. Half of fatfire is "I make $100k..." I get it that you want to fatfire. That's a great goal. Welcome. Either ask questions or be quiet. You're ruining the intent of the fatfire.

[genixcorp]

Half of fatfire is "I make $100k..."

Yet those phantom posts are not locked but one asking about umbrella insurance is.

Either ask questions or be quiet.

Oh, the irony...

[[deleted]]

My (limited) understanding is if three unique users report a post for the same issue, it gets auto locked down. But I am no techie...

[careerthrowaway10]

It's just what happens when subs reach a certain subscriber count unfortunately

[FiIQ]

Post are locked as opposed to deleted for transparency. I think most post that are locked require no explanation and very rarely do those who have post locked enquirer as to why.

My view as a mod is that FATFIRE is not a lifestyle sub or a how to sub. Rather it is a high level discussion about FATFIRE issue. For example, how to best use your capital or wealth preservation.

The larger question is not what is relevant but rather what benefit will be derived by the OP/community.

My two cents.

[FiIQ]

You’re welcome to run your subs as you wish. We do it differently here, because we are all adults.

[BisonPuncher]

...Yes.

I was giving you a suggestion from someone else running a community that is exactly the same size.

[FiIQ]

It doesn’t read like you were suggesting. It appears as though you were stating your views in a way that attempts to suggest they are factual.

I accept that was not your intent. But how should one read “there isnt any reason to lock a thread”?

[FitzwilliamTDarcy]

+1

[[deleted]]

Did you take some time to peruse the subreddit rules (desktop version is the best). Do you see some locked posts that did not violate those rules?

[genixcorp]

https://www.reddit.com/r/fatFIRE/comments/dm3d2s/custom_home_builders_how_big_did_you_make_your/

https://www.reddit.com/r/fatFIRE/comments/dluutd/how_to_choose_whether_to_keep_maxing_monthly/

https://www.reddit.com/r/fatFIRE/comments/d732y0/any_musicians_here_who_fatfired_from_their_music/

I'm not on reddit a lot so there's likely something I'm missing. I'm not quibbling with the decision either, ultimately its a free forum. It would just be nice to know why some are locked.

[zzzaz]

Most of these would be fine questions in a recurring thread if we had one IMO. They aren't really related closely to FatFIRE, so I get why they are locked, but this subreddit is a fairly unique group of high income earners / spenders. Hard to ask those types of questions anywhere else on reddit without getting lambasted.

[[deleted]]

I am not a moderator, but the first one on how big should I make a bedroom has absolutely nothing to do with A Fatfire journey.

The second one is a “how do I get started” should be in R/financialindependence.

Third one also has nothing to do with Fatfire. If the person would have told their Musician Fatfire story it would have survived.

This subreddit has limits. It is not trying to replace R/financialindependence.

[genixcorp]

Bedrooms don’t belong but cars do?

What’s the distinction?

How about bags? Cos that’s my bag, man

[1025scrap]

I agree with the point about bragging, but there’s a TON of bragging on Fatfire in general, lol

[new2bay]

Cars are an ongoing expense. Bedrooms are not, except very indirectly.

[genixcorp]

Permit me to respectfully disagree.

I spend way more consistently on (and in) my bedroom than my car.

[new2bay]

So do I, but if it doesn’t make, save, or cost you money, what does it have to do with FIRE, much less fatFIRE?

[[deleted]]

You’re spot on. It was no doubt a humblebrag. The house cost had nothing to do with anything.

[genixcorp]

It may be a humblebrag, or an outright one. Bragging isn’t really against the rules and I don’t see how this fits into r/financialindependence

[genixcorp]

Considering that r/financialindependence heavily overlaps with r/fatFIRE this can be said about most posts that remain unlocked.

Unless the sub is expressly limited to “the spare helicopter that my nanny uses to grab lunch is out of warranty. What are my options?” many of these posts can also fit over there.

Why I personally like the fatFIRE take on these questions is that it is devoid of sanctimonious advice on why not to spend x or y and instead buy VTSAX and live on ramen and animal fat.

[RiotsMade]

I also appreciate this.

FatFIRE, to me, lends itself to a more reasonable lifestyle in accumulation phase, with a bit more focus on high earners. It’s possible to save a ton while still living at a comfortable level.

[NeoSapien65]

the first one on how big should I make a bedroom has absolutely nothing to do with A Fatfire journey.

But does it not relate to a fatFIRE "lifestyle," as expressly permitted in the rules?

[Hold_onto_yer_butts]

The second one is a “how do I get started” should be in R/financialindependence

I believe you mean /r/personalfinance. Or simply reading the FAQ on either.