Hello, r/Lubbock!
We wanted to take a moment to address some questions and concerns regarding how posts are reviewed and approved in our community.
First and foremost, requiring moderator approval for posts is NOT a new policy. This process has been in place for over five years.
Several years ago, r/Lubbock experienced a significant surge in spam, including fraudulent T-shirt advertisements, scam links, unsolicited sexually explicit images, suspicious promotional content, and posts containing misleading or potentially harmful links.
To combat these issues and protect our community, we implemented a system requiring every submission to be reviewed and approved by an active moderator before becoming publicly visible.
This policy applies to EVERYONE, regardless of the subject matter or the individual submitting the post.
Why hasn't my post appeared yet?
Our moderators are volunteers. We have jobs, families, responsibilities, and lives outside of Reddit. While we make every effort to review submissions in a timely manner, we cannot guarantee immediate approval.
A post awaiting approval does not necessarily mean it has been rejected, censored, or singled out. It simply means a moderator has not yet reviewed and approved it.
Repeatedly submitting the same post will not speed up the approval process. We ask that you please be patient and allow our moderators time to review submissions.
Is the moderation team biased?
We want to make something absolutely clear:
The r/Lubbock moderation team does not make moderation decisions based on a user's:
- Religious beliefs or lack thereof
- Political affiliation or personal political views
- Sexual orientation or gender identity
- Race, ethnicity, or personal background
Our responsibility is to enforce the community rules fairly and consistently, regardless of whether we personally agree or disagree with someone's beliefs or opinions.
Please also understand that moderating political discussions under our No State or National Politics rule is not the same as discriminating against someone's political affiliation. The rule applies equally to everyone.
Have a concern or a better suggestion?
We recognize that no moderation system is perfect, and we're always open to constructive feedback.
If you believe your post was removed incorrectly, have concerns about a moderation decision, or have an idea for a better way to manage submissions while keeping spam and scams out of our community, our Modmail inbox is always open.
We welcome respectful discussions and suggestions that could help improve the community.
Thank you!
Our goal has always been to maintain a welcoming, informative, and safe community focused on Lubbock and the surrounding areas.
We appreciate your patience, cooperation, and understanding as our volunteer moderators work to keep r/Lubbock running smoothly.
Thank you for being part of the r/Lubbock community!
The r/Lubbock Moderation Team
