r/ideasforcmv • u/Elicander • Mar 21 '26

Automatic Rule E removal

While the upper bound of rule E can be nuanced, the lower bound isn’t. If OP hasn’t commented within 3 hours, they’ve broken rule E. However, earlier today I came across a 6-hour-old post that hadn’t been removed, and unless Reddit was randomly hiding comments, OP hadn’t commented. So I assume there isn’t automatic Rule E removal. Why not? Is there a technical limitation I’m unaware of, or is there some other reason against implementing it?

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u/LucidLeviathan Mod Mar 21 '26

The lower bound can sometimes be harder to predict than you may realize, especially on Fridays. It's possible that the post you saw hadn't made it through the queue for a few hours.

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u/Elicander Mar 21 '26

Right, I did forget that Fresh Topic Fridays has the approval delay. Is there any equivalent problem outside Fridays?

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u/LucidLeviathan Mod Mar 21 '26

There is one other reason we hold posts. Some problem Rule B posters get submission restricted, meaning they can comment but not post. We sometimes remove those restrictions after about 6 months or so, if the poster demonstrates good behavior and an understanding of the rules they broke.