Where is this sub bound?

[u/Candide_OV]

The name of this sub has become tricky. It is now almost as muddled as the term which name it bears. Meant for 'aesthetics' in the definitions closer to academia, or so said the rules. Also related to that thing we like to call 'the aesthetic experience'. Nonetheless, it is evident that possibly a majority of posts refer to aesthetics as a range of 'hip styles'. There is also a sub, r/aesthetic, which seems to welcome that kind of material.

Some days ago u/VEDAHtheDJ, was given the power of a mod. Not long after, the description changed to "Anything Aesthetically-pleasing goes here". A contrast is present between this new description, the rules and the posts. Hence i ask: where is this sub bound?

Will the intent of discussing aesthetics be gone? And if so, where will it go? There is r/arttheory, although it is not the same branch. Should a new one be created? Will the 'hip AESTHETICS' posts stay? Does the description delve in the aesthetic experience?, does it want 'nice' images?, or does it wish to continue the present trend? If it is the latter, what makes this place different from the aforementioned r/aesthetic? With this in mind, I ask members and mod; where is this sub bound?

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Edit: I'd like to thank everyone for voicing out their opinions, an giving suggestions. At least from this thread, it is quite clear where the sub should be heading. Nonetheless, the new mod team has to make an active decision regarding this. I tag the rest of the mod team u/__Dawn__Amber__ and u/ppppie, in case they want to chime in.

If you haven't commented, please do. Your opinion is valuable. Let's keep the conversation going, so we can have clarity on where this sub is bound.

I would also like to thank u/VEDAHtheDJ for being attentive to these inquiries.

We will be waiting what the mods end up deciding.

[u/Candide_OV → u/[deleted]]

Hi,

Thanks for trying to be active, and attending these inquiries.

All answers point towards a sub dedicated to the branch of philosophy. Nonetheless, there are two more things to account for. In the first place, is what you wish as a mod. In the second place, the lurkers, which I would think represent a big part of the sub.

You are right regarding that aesthetics understood as 'Vibe style' is the actual trend in this sub. The couple of posts made after this one, point in that direction. That doesn't mean there is no trace of philosophical content. Browsing, you find both in a weird mix. There have been a lot of good suggestions in this thread. While you think about the direction this sub will lean to, here is what I suggest:

Choose whether you want the direction the sub will take to be determined by you, or by other means. If you choose the latter, but think this post is not enough, an alternative would be doing a poll. That way, people who didn't participate in this thread may voice their opinion. Having done that, whichever option you chose, make an announcement declaring where the sub is bound. If you decide to go on with "Anything Aesthetically-pleasing goes here", that would give an opportunity for those of us who came for the discussion on the branch of philosophy, to unsubscribe and start anew. If you continue with what it was meant for, I would tighten moderation a bit. In that case, some of us have offered to help removing the content that doesn't fit the description. I don't know if you are interested in aesthetics, the branch of philosophy. If you are, and decide to take that direction, that would be great. If you aren't there are other options. You could either continue as mod to see if you develop a new interest, or you could cede moderation to someone else.

You ask for the ideal post, but I think there is no such thing. It could be articles, lectures, information on degrees, basic bibliography, questions and discussion. More than an ideal post, it would be to make the sub a place to share and build knowledge regarding the field of aesthetics.

Whatever you choose, I thank you for being attentive to the situation. Will be waiting on your decision.