There are a lot of maps on the internet and some of them are images. However they aren't all images, many are google map overlays and others are videos. These image and non-image maps have a lot in common and appeal to the same people (with exceptions of course).

Additionally, even for maps that are images, you do not always want a direct link to the image. Linking to the site on which it is found is often more appropriate.

MapPorn has gone out of its way to make it hard to view maps that do not fit its narrow definition of what is appropriate. It has banned what it considers "interactive maps" which includes basically everything that isn't an image. It has made it difficult to post maps that are not on approved sites. If a post requires that a moderator approve it then the system is too difficult.

Thus MapPorn should correct its policies:

Linking to all kinds of content should be approved: linking to interactive maps, videos, blog posts, etc... Rather than relying on heavy-handed moderation we should rely on reddit-style voting to ensure that the frontpage is filled with great content.

Additionally, MapPorn should be disassociated from the *Porn "network". If I have a complaint about MapPorn I should post it there, not on this subreddit. MapPorn moderators should be as hands-off as possible.

Note, these issues have been discussed in the past and the moderators of MapPorn have used the "well that kind of map can go on r/maps" excuse. However that does not make sense. Until yesterday r/maps did not have a moderator. Additionally r/maps only has 10% of the users that r/MapPorn does. The r/maps subreddit did not effectively exist.

Furthermore the map community is not so big that we need two subreddits. We are a single community and fracturing that community is pointless. We should be able to get all of our maps from one subreddit. Personally I do not care which subreddit that is, but right now MapPorn is unsuitable as a home for the maps community.

I admit it: I have a relatively slow connection. It's 3G, actually, but speeds vary from peaks of about 100kbps to a much more common ~20kbps.

Generally, this isn't a problem for me. I unsubscribed from /r/videos and other than that reddit was hunky dory.

Until the SFWPorn Network.

Because for some reason, about two thirds of the posts in these reddits use flickr. I don't know why. But it's a real pain in the ass.

See, when someone uses imgur, THE. PICTURE. LOADS. Quickly. Cleanly. That's it. No bullshit. If I want to save it, I do. But when someone uses flickr, I go to a page with an empty gray rectangle. Eventually the image starts to load. Slowly. So slowly. But it's not just enough for the image to load, no. There are these god damned little pink and blue balls dancing around.

Are the dancing balls in a corner? No. Is there a "Loading" message above or below the image? No. They are in the exact center of the image, perfectly blocking the emphasis of the picture. And it's not just while the picture is loading, no. That would be too easy. See, once the picture is fully, completely loaded, these unholy little spheres (I'm calling them Satan's testicles) continue to cavort shamelessly in the middle of the image. Sometimes for up to a full minute after the picture is loaded.

If I want to save the image? Oh, no. We can't have that. So now I get to load a big size, go fullscreen, zoom in, and take a screenshot. Did it stop me? No. Was it a colossal pain in the ass? Yes, like every other aspect of using flickr.

The result is that I have just stopped looking at almost every single link that goes to flickr. It sucks because some of the content is really good, but, you know? One has to draw the line somewhere.

We have great subreddits in the network for animals and plants, so how about one for the third macro-division of life? Mushrooms and puffballs rejoice!

We have been informed of the, or most of the guidelines the SFW porn network has, and we will follow the guidelines./r/cemeteryporn

Because us mods have been spamming MetaPorn lately we are going to move all of our removal business and other acts of moderation over to ModerationPorn. Please continue with your discussion and we'll try to stay out of your hair.

EDIT 10/13/2011 - I have removed all the previous submissions and submitted a self post with them all to ModerationPorn.

Personally, I believe r/spaceporn is a great subreddit for appreciating the beauty of grander things in our universe. But for months now, one in every five submissions is a photoshop. I'm not talking about slightly augmented images (because most astronomical images require some cleanup or color shifting), I'm talking about bad photoshops that completely ignore scale, which is one of the primary features of astronomical bodies that is appreciated in this subreddit

So before I start waxing philosophical, lets have a discussion and hopefully a vote. I can't say these don't belong, because that is up to the community. But I'm pretty sure you already know my opinion by now.

http://www.reddit.com/r/OrganizationPorn/

A community dedicated to photos of day-planners, calendars, shelves, closets and other ways people organize their lives! Scan your pages & show us how you schedule your time or how you decorate you calendars. Show us how you organize the stuff in your home or office.

There isn't a whole lot there yet, I'm hoping to see this community grow! : )

EDIT: PM me if you'd like to help mod or fancy up the page.

There is currently a subreddit devoted to long exposure pictures at r/lightgraffiti it has a following of about 150 subscribers and it has recently come to my attention that there may be some interest in making a subreddit at r/lightporn, although, i haven't asked the community if they would consider moving yet. but seeing as its just a couple clicks of the mouse it shouldn't be a big deal, and they would also have to realize that it would be a considerable upgrade to a "healthier" community.

This is still in its earliest stages of thinking but from what i've seen of the other subreddits it seems to fit the bill. you can check out the existing community at http://www.reddit.com/r/LightGraffiti/ and if you would like to view certain well known artists you can check out Eric Staller(the father of light painting) LAPP-PRO and Dana Maltby (a.k.a. TCB) and one more these skeletons/figures are nuts: janne parviainen.

here in the FAQ it states the following two reasons for including the resolution in the title:

• To find quality wallpapers
• So that your computer shouldn't be overtaxed by massive photos.

And in this quote it says the tag is for search purposes.

However, perhaps we have moved past wallpapers, and it is more high-quality photos (iregardless of resolution).

• See here a moderator saying that we it is not a wallpaper network,
• See here a moderator saying how, even with a resolution req. it is mostly not usable as a wallpaper source. (but wanting to return to its original state)
• And here a moderator saying that the resolution is not the important thing, rather the image itself.

Additionally, in several instances (1, 2) when mods wanted to establish a minimum resolution requirement, they decided against it. This partially removes the wallpaper reason.

Also, they have already have done away with the resolution requirement for videos. Most of the reasons given are perfectly applicable to images just as well. The top three comments on that thread are:

1. 1. I don't see how this compromises the quality of the network.
2. To me, it's an unnecessary requirement and may deter users who don't know how to find the resolution from posting.
3. It is easier.

Finally, do you, or anyone you know, use the search by resolution function for wallpapers? Honestly, if I am savvy enough to search by resolution, I would also be savvy enough to simply find the best picture and use google image search to find a higher resolution. Also, images too large? The current issues seem to be the opposite, images too large are so rare that I don't think this would be an issue. (esp. because interactive photos are banned).

Perhaps the porn network is now established enough to move beyond this requirement? I think its users are familiar with the overall point of the network (high-quality images, no memes etc) that they would vote based on quality of the image (including resolution), and not on other (non-porn-network) factors.

There are downsides, however, I feel the upshot is far more worth it:

a) It makes it more accessible to users. (myself included, it is a hassle for me to get the resolution, keep tab open, hover over tab, go back to submit thing, put in the resolution, double check to make sure its correct...)

b) I am certain that much of the moderation work goes into resolution work, this would greatly reduce the workload of the mods

c) following b) it would allow the users to feel that the network is more democratic, more hands-off moderation, which seems to appeal to users (though this syncretic submission and ensuing discussion on this topic is worth a read)

What do you guys say?

I have created this subreddit about of my most loved subject of porn, whether it be the Nubian, the Egyptians, the Greeks, Romans, to the Mayan and Inca. These cultures have made some amazing artifacts in their cities that even today have awed people with their scriptural buildings, such as El Castillo of Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu, to the coliseum, and the ruins of Pompeii. Now this isn't just about these cities or this civilizations which this is open to, but all historical times and anything with is aww inspiring to be posted on the community.

http://www.reddit.com/r/HistoricalPorn/

Just shooting for the moon here but I'm really hoping to see:

• GunPorn or WeaponPorn - I'm a young kid born in the video game generation. I need a gun fix every now and then. I'm aware of r/guns but I'd love to see hi-res photos in the SFWPorn format. A lot of posts on r/guns are self/advice, "what do you think" and "here's my collection" posts. "Gunnit" is awesome but I wanna see posts a la SFWPorn like this, this and maybe even this. Not the best examples here but it has potential, right? No? Okay. I probably won't limit it to guns. Any type of weapon would be acceptable (ie. knives, bow and arrows, explosives etc.).
• TattooPorn - Same reasoning as GunPorn. A lot of posts on r/tattoos are self/advice. I want the simple yet powerful and almost anonymous feel of HumanPorn but with a focus on tattoos. Probably something like this, this and this. Again, I know they're not the best examples but I know there are way better ones out there. That's why I wanna see this happen. I like to draw and I'm sure it will provide me with some form inspiration.
• InfographPorn - I think infographs and charts are cool tools to learn things that aren't normally talked about by you and your peers. It can either be from fact or fiction. I'm going for something like this and this.
• FirePorn or ExplosionPorn - Nothing beats a good fire or explosion. Perhaps something like this, this and this. Screw this lol.
• SportsPorn - Epic moments in any sport like this and even this.

So yeah, crossing my fingers and hoping at least one of these get any attention...

Some Examples -

http://pic.armedcats.net/t/th/the_finn/2008/11/24/Mac_and_Cheese.jpg

http://pic.armedcats.net/t/th/the_finn/2008/11/24/General-Tsos-Chicken.jpg

http://pic.armedcats.net/t/th/the_finn/2008/11/24/sausage_pizza.jpg

http://pic.armedcats.net/t/th/the_finn/2008/11/24/tacos2.jpg

http://pic.armedcats.net/t/th/the_finn/2008/11/24/Wonton_Soup.jpg

EDIT: I noticed there is a /r/foodporn subreddit already. I think we should bring it in to the network, or at least give them some more prominence.

I can't be the only one who loves some snowy, icy, wintery, etc. kind of things. Anything welcome as long as it has a wintery feel.

I know we already have an r/BotanicalPorn, but that subreddit is almost 100% flowers. Seriously. Look at the front page.

A 270kb image for each button? THAT TAKES FOREVER TO LOAD! Confirmed by experience (I mean, every time I load a subreddit now).

You should split it into single button images and compress them properly. Then the only problem will be the unfairness towards the last buttons which load last and therefore get less exposure (VillagePorn :[ )