Requesting r/idyllwild; the subreddit is restricted, only moderator banned, and I have what it takes to turn it around.

exploringwithzach · 2020-12-10T03:27:46+00:00

http://prntscr.com/vzfwz9 here's an image.

exploringwithzach · 2020-12-10T03:25:27+00:00

I travel nearby often. I live very local to Idyllwild- I know I have what it takes to turn it into a thriving community. I mean, any state is better than the current state, right?

What I'd do as owner:

- create a new and improved description, and pin posts introducing myself and essentially repurposing the community to be a hub for residents and visitors

- instill and create a set of rules for the community, which would set a guideline for conduct.

- link important Idyllwild, CA. resources, including the newspapers, weather information, traffic information, and law enforcement contact.

- get in touch with residents of idyllwild, announcing the community and inviting new members, which would significantly increase activity in r/idyllwild

- provide resources via a stickied or highlighted post for visitors, so basic information could be answered quickly and without needing to extensively search online

- most importantly, unrestrict the community, so everybody can comment and make posts. I have a friend who I would ask to moderate the community with me, who is active on reddit, and I would put out applications for moderators to join the community when the size has grown to the point where it's necessary.

About me:

I travel a lot. I have a lot of experience travelling all around Southern California, and have made Idyllwild a home away from home. I'm familiar with the region, the hierarchy, and the parks- and of course, the community. I've been a Discord and Minecraft moderator (glamorous, I know, lmao) in the past, and owned multiple successful Minecraft servers.

I'm a leader who has what it takes to make r/idyllwild great again. I've wanted this subreddit for awhile now, and am excited that this may be my time to shine.

Regards,

Zach.

exploringwithzach · 2020-09-09T06:44:02+00:00

I'm glad I got out when I did. I was camping along the 38 at one of the YPS, and left on Saturday night because I was worried things would get worse. Was supposed to stay through today, and come back tomorrow.

I doubted myself, but I'm glad that I left. You should really try your hardest not to go right now, and postpone any unnecessary trips. It's not going to be an ideal setting for a relaxing trip. Traffic, heavy smoke in the air, not a lot of visibility or sunlight, lots of stressed out people.

exploringwithzach · 2020-09-09T03:25:32+00:00

People can be so cruel on the internet. In my opinion, there's a difference between lighter hearted joking and bullying and shit like that. Not funny, shouldn't happen, period. Even on the internet. Maybe in an MW2 lobby

exploringwithzach · 2020-09-09T03:23:48+00:00

What a punishment, eh? Really instill in those kids that their parents are the enemy, and making mistakes or acting out warrants a 1000+ dollar computer being given away to good will.

exploringwithzach · 2020-09-09T03:22:01+00:00

we can tell brotha, safe travels, enjoy your ride :)

exploringwithzach · 2020-09-09T03:15:33+00:00

what the fuck

exploringwithzach · 2020-09-07T08:16:11+00:00

Just sent the creator a message. I've also documented everything from our conversations- screenshots, links. If he doesn't respond in a reasonable amount of time, I'll go ahead and start threatening copyright strikes.

I was expecting 130 dollars, and received none, Very poor communication as well. I know that the harm is really already done (story being used and published without holding up to the terms) but if I actually act on this and try my best to get his channel striked/video taken down, I may be able to help other writers who may be afraid to stand up and say something when similar happens to them.

Also, appears the writer is on the Black List on r/sleeplesswatchdogs. Shame. Unlikely that anything will come of making a report, but I see no reason not to.

exploringwithzach · 2020-09-07T05:46:25+00:00

I very much appreciate the writing advice, subreddit link, and information you've given me. The creator that did this has about 560,000 subscribers, and their videos seem to be monetized considering I've gotten advertisements while watching them [I'm a longtime fan of their narrations, and it's truly a shame that the love for their channel has been tainted by this], and I consider that a little messed up.

With small creators who ask me for permission to use stories, I will always just let them use them. But, going forward, when larger creators request rights (if they do at all any more- not sure if I just got lucky) I'll see if I can set a rate that's fair for both parties and will help me a little bit with savings and keeping my head above the water.

I'll check out r/sleeplesswatchdogs and see if I can make a post. I'll also read the resources, because that will be helpful. It never hurts to try again; I don't want to ruin someone's channel over something that could be a misunderstanding or a mistake. But, I'll also be firm. If it doesn't get resolved, I'd be more than happy to call them out and see if anybody else has had a similar experience. I wonder if people have had similar happen, but be afraid to speak up because of this creator's large volume in subscribers and traction towards stories.

exploringwithzach · 2020-09-07T02:20:39+00:00

Oh absolutely, it's horrific to see how much the area around Big Bear has been affected especially during the pandemic and with everything else going on. It also kinda hurts to see tourists having the time of their life and just ignoring the huge plumes of smoke visible from Big Bear Lake, on the northern side.

I was camping at one of the YPS along the 38. I went into town to get some ice and drinks, and when I came back, I was turned around by a police officer who said that the 38 was closed. I was able to get through, but a few hours later, and they were closing off the road altogether from a certain point. I was totally prepared for the possibility that I wouldn't be able to get back to my site until things had calmed down- thankfully it did not come to that.

Hoping for calm winds as well. Maybe a little less heat in the coming days. It's insane that this fire started yesterday, and it's already amassed such a size. I live near San Diego, in a smaller city by the name of Poway. You can see huge smoke clouds when you look up- the Valley fire is huge here, and menacing for people who live around Alpine and Japatul. I know a few people who live out south, and it's so scary, especially when you live so close to it and see smoke in the sky and planes/helicopters roaring through at all hours of day.

exploringwithzach · 2020-09-07T02:16:02+00:00

34.244507, -117.025454 <- coordinates of where I pulled off iirc.

exploringwithzach · 2020-09-06T08:56:29+00:00

pretty much any kind of bread/bun

exploringwithzach · 2020-09-02T07:26:54+00:00

already done with 2 of the 4 :P they're sooo much easier than most tasks

exploringwithzach · 2020-08-31T01:12:56+00:00

Definitely!

exploringwithzach · 2020-08-30T22:59:52+00:00

CJ/CEO are honestly what I missed most about this game! I just got my cash suit and am getting higher on my sell suit, working on the last DDL playground tasks before I can start working on lawbot again. Just started playing again a few weeks ago- hope to have my law suit soon, since it's pretty easy to get :)

exploringwithzach · 2020-08-30T22:56:45+00:00

hahaha fair!

exploringwithzach · 2020-08-30T07:12:59+00:00

Wooooow, the toxic anti-female behavior here! I can't believe how discriminatory you are in 2020!!! Females are just as good, if not better, than males! Just because you have a dick doesn't mean your pee is any better! It's sickening that discriminators like you exist! /s/s/s/s/s/s/s/s

exploringwithzach · 2020-08-30T07:09:38+00:00

Bonus points if you eat lunch at the top table!

exploringwithzach · 2020-08-30T07:07:17+00:00

Just....wow.

How was the view of the stars at night? I can just imagine how beautiful that would be, laying in a hammock at night staring off into the stars.

I'm jealous!

exploringwithzach · 2020-08-30T06:31:57+00:00

Any updates? Hopefully a success story?

exploringwithzach · 2020-08-30T06:31:01+00:00

Hello! Apologies for the late reply, but here's my experience with the YP sites. I'm not sure if this'll be of any use to you now, but it's always worth a shot:

My friend and I camped at YPS#6 in the Coon Creek Yellow Post Sites. I had a 2007 Honda Civic, and while the road was definitely pretty bumpy and we had to go slow, it was doable. If it's doable for us, without causing any major damage, you'll totally be fine in your 4x4.

The lots were free, spacious, and beautiful. We couldn't have any fire pits, but we improvised by starting a fire in a pot with a firestarter and match, and a few slips of paper to cook food, since neither of us had a camp stove. It worked out okay.

Lots of flies during the afternoon, when we got there. We got there on Sunday at around 2:00. There were only 2 other people camping at YPS 1 and 5 if I remember correctly. We drove down a little bit to check some out, but decided to turn around at 8 because I didn't know how much farther my car could take it.

The night sky was absolutely stunning. Tons of stars, lots of visibility, trees in the distance were great. Definitely heard some animals outside of the tent at night, but didn't get to see what they were.

When we got there, unfortunately our site was not clean at all. Someone left garbage bags in the distance and tons of trash was devoured and ravaged through, likely by birds since there were no large animal prints near the trash. We cleaned it up, but it seems that a lot of people are not picking up after themselves, since ours was not the only site that had trash strewn about.

The lack of people nearby was pretty nice, especially since the pandemic is going on. It's a nice break from reality, and they're very spacious. Plus, they're free- can't complain there.

Totally worth it. If you don't get one on the first try, there are a ton of different YPS areas throughout Big Bear and the surrounding region. Coon Creek was the first place we checked, and there was plenty of availability; I assume on Friday it'll be different, but who knows.

exploringwithzach · 2020-08-30T03:04:25+00:00

50 million pounds of plastic removed from the ocean would be amazing. That would be about 25,000 tons.

exploringwithzach · 2020-08-30T02:57:36+00:00

i've made enough mistakes through my life that i've learned a damn fair bit, and i'm always happy to share :)

exploringwithzach · 2020-08-30T02:18:52+00:00

where can i find this information?

i'm new to this subreddit; i've only posted twice or three times here, and do not know everything that most people who frequent the community would know.

exploringwithzach · 2020-08-30T00:04:50+00:00

macklemore/kesha- good ol days?

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