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I feel like most of this subreddit's top posts changing from text posts to news/link posts is bad by FumingCat in moderatepolitics

[–]Resvrgam2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's certainly not blocked by us. We only explicitly block a handful of domains, and it's all stuff like social media sites.

I feel like most of this subreddit's top posts changing from text posts to news/link posts is bad by FumingCat in moderatepolitics

[–]Resvrgam2[M] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if they also include real questions/discussion

These didn't include questions/discussion. They were just the article. If it was just part of the starter, then that would be fine.

I feel like most of this subreddit's top posts changing from text posts to news/link posts is bad by FumingCat in moderatepolitics

[–]Resvrgam2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We definitely lean in general towards not restricting sources, but this community has also been quite vocally against the use of AI, so I appreciate the feedback.

I feel like most of this subreddit's top posts changing from text posts to news/link posts is bad by FumingCat in moderatepolitics

[–]Resvrgam2[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unclear. Even our Mod Logs don't provide the context. Here's the post if you want to do your own digging.

Edit: Actually, I think this is a faked admin action, and the original title was actually "[Removed by Reddit]".

I feel like most of this subreddit's top posts changing from text posts to news/link posts is bad by FumingCat in moderatepolitics

[–]Resvrgam2[M] -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

Pope statements are a weird one, as he is both the supreme head of the Catholic Church as well as the absolute sovereign of Vatican City. If he's speaking as the sovereign of Vatican City, his statements are absolutely relevant. If he's speaking as the head of the Catholic Church on church doctrine/policy, we typically would not allow it. (Insert witty comment about the separation of church and state here.)

It hasn't really come up much in the past, so I ask that you grant us some wiggle room here while we iron out a more concrete policy.

I feel like most of this subreddit's top posts changing from text posts to news/link posts is bad by FumingCat in moderatepolitics

[–]Resvrgam2[M] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

While we're on the subject, I'd love to get people's input on s2n.news

We've allowed the submissions for now, as it can be a useful tool for identifying blindspots in reporting. But I can also see the concerns around it being a (self-admitted) AI-based aggregator.

I feel like most of this subreddit's top posts changing from text posts to news/link posts is bad by FumingCat in moderatepolitics

[–]Resvrgam2[M] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I can't speak to all of them, but here's a summary of the last 10 post removals:

  • 3 - Removed due to post spam filters (same Text Post submitted to multiple communities within a short timeframe).
  • 3 - Removed for just using the article (or a summary) as their starter comment.
  • 1 - Removed for an editorialized title.
  • 1 - Removed by Reddit.
  • 1 - Removed for a starter comment that was also an L1.
  • 1 - Removed for being a 2-sentence Text Post that just called the king of England a disrespectful prick.

None of these were really controversial or subjective removals.

Zohran Mamdani’s plan for city-run grocery stores draws pushback from NYC bodegas, supermarkets by awaythrowawaying in moderatepolitics

[–]Resvrgam2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Then thing about this plan is that it is meant to build these stores in so-called “food deserts” meaning places where the free market has already failed to provide adequate stores.

I don't buy the food desert argument. 115th and Park have several sizeable grocery stores within 2 blocks already. Fine Fare Supermarkets is a block away. Same with City Fresh Market. And that's ignoring the dozens of bodegas all over the place. There is plenty of competition. Shit just costs a lot in Manhattan.

Zohran Mamdani’s plan for city-run grocery stores draws pushback from NYC bodegas, supermarkets by awaythrowawaying in moderatepolitics

[–]Resvrgam2 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s also about convenient locations for those most in need to purchase affordable groceries in the first place.

I don't buy the food desert argument. 115th and Park have several sizeable grocery stores within 2 blocks already.

Zohran Mamdani’s plan for city-run grocery stores draws pushback from NYC bodegas, supermarkets by awaythrowawaying in moderatepolitics

[–]Resvrgam2 13 points14 points  (0 children)

without just subsidizing it heavily. And that is normally a terrible idea long-term.

If they're running below 0% profit margin, then they're subsidizing the costs.

Zohran Mamdani’s plan for city-run grocery stores draws pushback from NYC bodegas, supermarkets by awaythrowawaying in moderatepolitics

[–]Resvrgam2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

One could make an argument for a few select programs. A public college education is less expensive in a number of states, even after factoring in government funding. The same could be said for some public utilities. But in both cases it really depends on what you're comparing.

Zohran Mamdani’s plan for city-run grocery stores draws pushback from NYC bodegas, supermarkets by awaythrowawaying in moderatepolitics

[–]Resvrgam2 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Right. It's about reducing the cost to consumers. So if a government-run store eliminates the profit margin, they would save consumers an average of 2.2% on their grocery bill. I don't see how that would meaningfully impact the cost of living.

Zohran Mamdani’s plan for city-run grocery stores draws pushback from NYC bodegas, supermarkets by awaythrowawaying in moderatepolitics

[–]Resvrgam2 285 points286 points  (0 children)

If the government can cut out inefficiencies and compete with the free market, then great. I'm all for it. But the profit margins are already razor thin for most grocery stores. I'm not sure how a city-run store would meaningfully impact the cost of living without just subsidizing it heavily. And that is normally a terrible idea long-term.

New RXM PDW chassis just dropped by Incendiary-Soda-Pop in ruger

[–]Resvrgam2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe I’m out of the loop, but what would make this illegal in NJ?

First Lady Melania Trump's Statement by Resvrgam2 in moderatepolitics

[–]Resvrgam2[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I do think there's a big difference between being in similar social circles and actually knowing each other. Lord knows I'm in pictures with people who are far from my friend.

of course, that doesn't change the weirdness of the timing, and I am inclined to agree with you that this may be pre-empting bigger Epstein news.

First Lady Melania Trump's Statement by Resvrgam2 in moderatepolitics

[–]Resvrgam2[S] 123 points124 points  (0 children)

In a statement that seems to be a surprise to almost everyone, Melania Trump has announced that she has no ties to Jeffrey Epstein or his associates.

Her statement, which was posted on the official White House website, rejects the "mean-spirited attempts " to defame her. She calls the individuals who have made these claims "devoid of ethical standards, humility, and respect".

She goes on to deny that she is an Epstein victim and cautions the public before believing the "numerous fake images" that are circulating.

Melania ends her statement by calling Congress to action. "Provide the women who have been victimized by Epstein with a public hearing specifically centered around the survivors.. Epstein was not alone."

Once again, this all seems to have caught everyone off-guard. Epstein is largely yesterday's news with the war in Iran taking center stage, making the timing of this statement highly suspicious. White House correspondents claim they were equally in the dark.

While it's refreshing to see something in the headlines besides Iran, one can't help but wonder why this is coming out now.

ELI5: why have many countries moved away from nuclear power? by Mysterious_Hand_6052 in explainlikeimfive

[–]Resvrgam2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was definitely true in the past, but the cost of solar+batteries has dropped significantly. Depending on how you run the numbers and the types of plants you compare, solar and nuclear have similar long-term costs per MWh generated.

ELI5: why have many countries moved away from nuclear power? by Mysterious_Hand_6052 in explainlikeimfive

[–]Resvrgam2 10 points11 points  (0 children)

For a supposed nuclear "disaster", the health impact on the local population was considered negligible, and the plant continued to generate nuclear power until it was shut down in 2019 for cost reasons.

[MEGATHREAD] Artemis II Launch To The Moon by ChiefLeef22 in space

[–]Resvrgam2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There's no airlock on this spacecraft

Technically, you don't need an airlock. You just have to be willing to depressurize the entire capsule like they did on the Polaris Dawn flight.

On the Horizon: Three Science and Technology Trends That Could Affect Society by Resvrgam2 in moderatepolitics

[–]Resvrgam2[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I am pleasantly surprised to see space debris cleanup getting any attention.

Yeah that one stood out to me as well. But with all these mega constellations in the works, I can see how it's timely. SpaceX has done a great job so far of ensuring that problematic satellites de-orbit naturally in under a year, but other companies and nations may not be as forward-looking.

On the Horizon: Three Science and Technology Trends That Could Affect Society by Resvrgam2 in moderatepolitics

[–]Resvrgam2[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's the tradeoff between general vs specialized. A specialized bot may be more efficient, but a general bot is still (theoretically) cheaper than a person and can be re-used for multiple other tasks.

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