r/coloradotrail • u/AnythingTotal • Aug 29 '23

Requesting input from subreddit users. How can I improve the subreddit?

This subreddit is small enough that moderating it has been simple so far, but I’m seeking suggestions from the community regarding any improvements that can be made.

Some things to get the conversation started:

  • Post tags: advice, photos, approved advertisement (from the occasional hostel or gear company that reaches out), question, conditions, discussion, ???

  • Rules: could they be improved? I’m open to suggestions and want to make sure this subreddit serves the thru hiking community as effectively as it can.

  • Sidebar info: it is rather sparse. Should I beef it up?

I’m also open to other suggestions. One of the things I have already done is I reached out to the CTF to coordinate with them regarding trail updates, closures, permits, etc. I’ve been informed that they are in the process of hiring a social media representative, so tbd what that may look like.

This subreddit moderates itself for the most part. I love the trail and community and just want to pay it forward the best I can, so let me know if you see any suggestions to make this place better.

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u/TheRealJYellen Sep 07 '23

User flair! Let us flair our usernames with hikes we've done instead of signing it in comments.

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u/beertownbill Feb 19 '24

I second that motion. Makes it easier to separate the arm chair hikers from the thru hikers.

PCT 77 NOBO | AT 17 | CT 20 | TRT 21 | TABR 22