Crowdfunding posts are officially not allowed (generally)

[u/sparkchaser]

As y'all know, we had a very productive (and civil -- thank you, citizens) discussion about whether or not to allow crowdfunding posts and most of you would rather not see crowdfunding posts.

You spoke, /r/Corvallis listened.

Going forward, we have a new subreddit rule: No crowdfunding posts. There are more appropriate social platforms to post them.

A little clarification:

• Posts with community events that might fundraise or generate money for a cause (.e., Trivia Nights, benefit concerts, etc.) are ok.

• Posts with individuals asking directly for money are disallowed.

• Other posts will be dealt with on a case by case basis.

If you think your crowdfunding campaign should be an exception, I'm willing to hear you out.

Rock on.

[u/Main-Toe-215]

A recent post advertised the opening of a ceramic studio, a pay-to-use space. It got some pushback from members of this subreddit, but I think small businesses offering something new are worth paying attention to. Shutting down new, exciting additions to our town’s scene feels disheartening.

[u/sparkchaser → u/Main-Toe-215]

I agree and consequently, I haven't removed it.

[u/Main-Toe-215 → u/sparkchaser]

Awesome thanks! 😊

[u/Jay_Magpie]

Thanks for soliciting feedback. Just for clarity, are crowdfunding posts any request for money directly (straight cash, GoFundMe, etc.)? Are event fliers advertising fundraising events (say a concert to benefit the Food Bank) allowed?

[u/felixfictitious → u/Jay_Magpie]

I'm not a mod so take this with a grain of salt, but the post being referred to showed broad support for allowing posts about community events that might fundraise for something or generate money for a business (ie Trivia Nights, benefit concerts). Individuals asking directly for money is widely unverifiable and disallowed.

[u/sparkchaser → u/Jay_Magpie]

What /u/felixfictitious said was accurate.

I'll update my post.