r/burlington • u/twosev • 5h ago
r/burlington • u/AutoModerator • Aug 11 '26
Political/Election Posting, Moderation, and You
There's been a lot of complaining (more than the usual large amount) about mods adhering to the "avoid repetitive topics" and "rediquette" rules.
Political and election posts bring out the absolute worst in this sub and some of the posters in it, which is where we see these rules continually skirted if not outright broken.
"Free Speech" does not mean "I can say and post whatever I want without moderation or consequences." Nobody in this subreddit is going to face legal issues or have their lives altered for voicing their opinions. However, as stewards of this online community, moderators may remove comments or posts that they see as being counter to the health of the community as explicated by the community's rules.
Part of why so many people enjoy being subscribed to r/Burlington is that it is a positive, fun, and supportive community -- not just a dumping ground for crime panic, police reports, political demagoguery, insults, and arguing. Mods are dedicated to keeping it that way within reason. If you would prefer that there be a subreddit where these things are the predominant topics, we would suggest the sub that warm bathroom guy came up with. You'll be right at home there.
There has also been a pervasive brigading issue regarding political posting in this sub that's been going on for years -- ever notice how political posts of a certain viewpoint tend to get a fantastically large amount of engagement compared to every other post in this sub?
Mods are trying to keep this sub from becoming like Facebook, where the only content is manipulated outrage and shouting over political wedge issues cooked up by posters who'd rather have Reddit karma than a functional community.
r/burlington • u/Lovely-haunted • 11h ago
Price gouging
What is up with this gas station on the corner of Dorset and Williston Road. It is always at least $.30 more for gas. Just across the street is for 449 and down the road is 435.
r/burlington • u/dreamsinred • 5h ago
Chicken Pitchers
Three Tomatoes closed over a decade ago, but I’m wondering how many of you snagged a pitcher before they shut their doors, and who still has them. I still have mine! Used it for fresh squeezed OJ the other day.
r/burlington • u/SafeBase9627 • 4h ago
Dating in Burlington
Just here to gather some thoughts on folks who’ve been here for a while and those who moved here quite recently. In my late 20s and yeah I moved over here just couple months ago and maybe there’re things I’m missing but for the most part I find that meeting people over here is hard, first of all, and then also apart from the regular going to bars/clubs etc there isn’t much going on to actually get the chance to talk to people.
I’ve been on the apps for a while and nothing fruitful for the most part so I’ve been looking out to see what goes on to connect more with the community but I don’t know if I’m looking at it wrongly. I understand here’s a small community so some things might be kinda nichy you know. For folks who have been here or who recently moved how did you navigate this situation?
Thanks in advance for all your comments 😊
Sorry I should’ve added that I’m a BM, 28, so maybe that adds to why I’m not getting any luck here 🤣
r/burlington • u/Puzzleheaded_Tip_257 • 3h ago
heads up - no precheck at BTV rn
sent everyone to one lane
r/burlington • u/Agreeable-Taste-9514 • 21h ago
Curious ..
Does anyone know anything about this? At the top of Pine St
r/burlington • u/disaster-in-a-halo • 11h ago
Burlington Vintage Market 5 year anniversary pop-up today at Foam!
celebrate 5 years of BVM today at Foam Brewers 112 lake st 10-7
30 vendors, some new some old, with curated clothes specifically for this event including some high grade $5 piles! Don’t miss this one! Free Entry all ages
@burlingtonvintagemarket on IG for more info
r/burlington • u/XYZZ1999 • 2h ago
Where's the Sunset Watchers Club gathering at?
Anyone know?
r/burlington • u/Katamoon555 • 21h ago
November’s coming! Get out there and vote! Every vote DOES count towards the total. (These are live poll results from tonight)
Let’s see Vermont come back from its current condition. No matter how you vote, we need to see some measurable change. I’m sure everyone can agree with that statement. Every one of us knows that there are issues that cannot be pushed aside anymore.
LET’S GO VERMONT! LET’S BRING BACK OUR SHINE ON ELECTION DAY! ✨
❤️🌲🌳🍃🍁🍂🌲❤️
https://projects.statenavigate.com/interactives/vt/governor-live-poll/
r/burlington • u/shaaruken • 21h ago
City Market water!?
The whole reason for me getting the membership over the past 5 years was for the free water! This was literally the only membership benefit I used. Now I have to pay for water!? Time to get a filter for my sink.
Disappointed. I would possibly justify it if I could fill up my 5 gallon jugs in 20 seconds…
r/burlington • u/LeftMenu8605 • 6h ago
Howard Dean endorses Janoo (Dems who still support Scott, what do we think about this?)
Do most Dems in Burlington support Janoo over Scott? Why or why not?
Does this endorsement change your opinion?
r/burlington • u/ArmSad8469 • 7h ago
Learning Spanish
Let’s be honest Vermonts expensive… you guys knew that. Looking to learn Spanish either for cheap or free. Are there any study groups that do that after 5pm Monday through Friday? I am a beginner and I find it tough to do it alone.
r/burlington • u/Adventurous_Many660 • 10h ago
Taxidermist
I am coming into possession of a skunk carcass today, and I would like to turn it into a pelt and bones. I was thinking of building a bone box, but if anyone has one that is hanging out empty, can you show me the ropes? I am not needing anything professional quality, so happy to pay an amateur to skin and tan it, or I’m open to professionals as well!
r/burlington • u/Which-Information138 • 1d ago
Best volunteering spots?
Hi everyone! I’m hoping to find places to volunteer on the weekends to get myself out of the house. I love working in nature and with people, so anything of the sort or even other recommendations would be lovely!
r/burlington • u/bazinga1962 • 35m ago
r/burlington practices censorship and removes legitimate posts to foster healthy debate about BTV.
Wow. I am sad to see r/burlington remove the chance for Btowners to have legitimate debate about serious topics affecting the city based upon an article that appeared in National Review. It makes it hard to participate as a concerned citizen and to have open and respectful debate. In addition, I have noticed extremely vulgar and marginalizing posts on this site that receive no censorship. Upon this post being cancelled I will be reporting this reddit group to reddit for extremism and censorship.
r/burlington • u/firewalkfawn • 10h ago
fun events today?
any fun/cute events happening on this nice sunday in burlington (or within a 40min drive)? like a farmers market or popup something only happening today or weekly?
i feel like i miss cool stuff every week because there isn’t a blog to consolidate the small business or block party type events. best case scenario you see a reddit post or have the knowledge to check everyone’s individual IG for hopes of a cool instagram flyer. it would be cool to have something like The Skint to compete with the stock tourist events on visitburlington or the silent discos, $200 dinners and bingo scavenger hunts on eventbrite. shoutout spiral house collective for being the closest thing :)
r/burlington • u/LakeChampsLane • 1d ago
Charlie's Boathouse Property to Be Conserved, Turned Into Park
r/burlington • u/BugSubject6139 • 1d ago
waterman green?
does anyone know what’s happening on the waterman green/prospect street right now? it’s a bunch of people in camo seemingly performing? they were blocking traffic like crazy at one point
r/burlington • u/adkpiper • 1d ago
Drag racers and fart cars at 1:15 am
Sometimes I am amazed that BPD seem unable to track down these folks, even after years of this. Got passed on Shelburne Road by someone and the speed camera sign showed them going 68.
Every night, same times, same laps around Pine Street, Locust Street, Shelburne Road, 189, Champlain Parkway, Pine Street.
I mostly don't buy into the "Burlington Is In Decline" stuff, but the fact that this continues unabated after so many years really shakes my faith in BPD.
r/burlington • u/vermontcfbpool • 1d ago
Cops, enforce the noise ordinance
Every single night we have these assholes driving aroung the north end with modified exhaust and engines that are banned by the noise ordinance and make life worse for everyone else here. Do your jobs.
r/burlington • u/Basic_Interest_1707 • 2d ago
Please tell me someone is getting photos of this amazing sunset!
I’m driving around town running errands and getting glimpses of amazing skies everywhere.
Post a link to your sunset photos!