r/HobbyDrama rules, stats, and what to post

Follow all site-wide rules and reddiquette: Reddit's [Content Policy](https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy) must be followed everywhere on the site, including this subreddit. We also enforce [the reddiquette guidelines](https://www.reddithelp.com/en/categories/reddit-101/reddit-basics/reddiquette).

Do not insult or attack other users: Users must remain civil during disagreements. Do not use language which is offensive, cruel, racist, transphobic, ableist, anti-Semitic, etc. Attack the subject you’re debating, not the person you’re discussing it with.

Posts must be hobby related: For the purposes of the sub, we define a hobby as “as a leisure activity done usually in one's spare time”. Please use the “hobby history” tag if you’re writing about hobby drama involving professionals in your hobby. If you feel that the topic of your post does not fit the subreddit, then please message the mods.

Sources must be provided if possible. And do not post, link to, or ask for personal information.: If your posts require sources, specifically relating to the core drama, then please provide links and screenshots (with personal information redacted). Sources can either be linked in the text or included as a list at the end of the post, or in the comments. If sources are linked in the comments, said comment(s) must be posted as soon as the post goes live. Direct links to Twitter/X are not allowed; please use a screenshot of the post instead.

Drama must have concluded at least 14 days prior to post: All drama must have concluded at least 14 days prior to being posted. This means there must be concrete conclusions and no new dramatic happenings within the last 14 days and consequences cannot include “it remains to be seen” or “time will tell”. Drama that is fresh and/or ongoing may be posted in the weekly Hobby Scuffles thread

Explain relevance and be detailed (within reason): Posts should be understandable to the reader and written with attention to explaining the situation, the history, and – as far as possible – the consequences. For both Hobby History and ordinary writeups, you should explain why what you’re writing about mattered in some way. Some dramas had major consequences; others might not, but may be revealing about the state of a community. Get into the implications! You shouldn't assume something is just inherently interesting to everyone else.

Be objective as far as possible: OP can have been part of the drama, but should not either be seeking validation or awfulbragging about their role. Even if OP was not a participant, they should avoid making unsubstantiated judgments or allegations.

Influencer / YouTuber / Reddit drama: Posts which are not about a hobby should be posted to their respective subreddits, e.g. /r/YouTubeDrama, /r/SubredditDrama, etc.

Flair non-drama posts as Hobby History: Non-drama posts (tales and/or histories about your hobby) must be flaired as Hobby History. Hobby History posts are quality, detailed writeups of interesting non-drama events in your hobby, or drama involving professionals.

Flair Heavy posts appropriately: Drama involving self-harm, abuse, adult content, or other topics which readers may find uncomfortable and wish to avoid must be flared with the Heavy tag.

Banned Topics: The mods reserve the right to ban discussion indefinitely of any topic that may attract brigading and/or result in unnecessary toxicity. [List here.](https://www.reddit.com/r/HobbyDrama/wiki/banned_topics)

Please follow all scuffles guidelines: The guidelines: Don’t be vague, and include context. Define any acronyms. Link and archive any sources. Ctrl+F or use an offsite search to see if someone's posted about the topic already. Keep discussions civil. This post is monitored by your mod team.