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A year ago we opened up the chat room as an experiment. Over the last year we’ve discussed it, monitored it and fielded suggestions and complaints from you guys. We have ultimately decided that it doesn’t add enough value to account for the complaints that arise, and we will be pulling the plug at the end of the month.

There are two big reasons that we came to this decision. If you are interested in our thoughts, read on.

 

Rationale

 

First: Moderating the chat room has been an ongoing challenge. We’ve brought on mods to help us with the chat but even then, it requires more time and attention than anyone is able to give it. There is a report button for the chat, just as there is for the sub. That button is rarely used. This means trolls and non-RP advice get in there and stay unless we are constantly reading through the chat. As a mod team, we cannot give it the needed attention to keep it troll free and RPW focused.

 

Second: Our bigger concern is that advice that is being given in the chat room. Originally, we envisioned chat as an informal space to connect with each other not as an alternate avenue for advice. It has become very much the later and we do not believe that is a benefit to the sub or the women seeking advice. The number of active participants in the chat varies but there are fewer responses than a post receives. We believe that women are better served when there are more perspectives.

Further, advice given on the sub is searchable for women with similar questions. Chat is ephemeral and the best advice will be spoken once and then never seen again. This is a small problem, to be sure, but we want RPW to be a resource for anyone seeking knowledge, not just those bold enough to ask for help publicly.


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