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Rule summary
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All posts must be about the Los Angeles area.: Includes immediately neighboring counties and road trips, etc.
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All posts must be about food.: Includes beverages and any other edible/drinkable items that may be of interest.
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No bigotry.: Bigotry, racism or discrimination of any kind is a bannable offense.
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Be constructive.: Comments that add nothing to the conversation like "gross", "I could get that for $1" and "bad photo" will be removed.
Works well
Sharing a detailed review of a specific local restaurant in the greater Los Angeles area.
Posting a high quality photo of a unique local food item with a description of where it was found.
Asking the community for advice on the best food experience in a specific part of Los Angeles.
Avoid
Posting about food or businesses outside of the greater Los Angeles area.
Submitting content that is not specifically about food or drink.
Using any form of bigotry, racism, or discrimination.
Leaving unhelpful, one-word negative comments like 'gross' or 'bad photo'.
Ignoring the requirement that all posts must be about the Los Angeles area.
What r/FoodLosAngeles Is For
Food Los Angeles is dedicated to showcasing food from all over the greater Los Angeles area. This community is a place where people can share pictures, reviews, and news related to local cuisine. It is also a place where you can get food advice straight from Angelenos who know the best spots.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that matter are “All posts must be about the Los Angeles area.”, “All posts must be about food.”, “No bigotry.” and “Be constructive.”
What To Post
A good post here would be sharing a genuine review or a picture of a specific dish or restaurant in the greater Los Angeles area. Since there are no observed top posts, the safest bet is to contribute to the community's core mission by sharing helpful local knowledge. If you are a founder, you should frame your content around a local culinary experience or a specific food item within the region.
What To Avoid
You must avoid posts that are not about food or not located in the greater Los Angeles area. You should also avoid bigoted content. Comments like 'gross', 'I could get that for $1', or 'bad photo' will get removed because they violate the “Be constructive.” rule. Promotion is unknown, so treat any self-promotion with extreme caution.
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Can I post about a food experience in a neighboring county?
The rules state that “All posts must be about the Los Angeles area.” includes immediately neighboring counties and road trips, so as long as the topic is food and within that scope, you are fine.
What is the main focus of this community?
You must keep your posts strictly focused on food and drink within the greater Los Angeles area, as the community is dedicated to showcasing food from all over that region.
What kind of comments should I avoid leaving on other people's posts?
Comments that add nothing to the conversation, such as 'gross', 'I could get that for $1', or 'bad photo', will be removed because of the “Be constructive.” rule.