Starting now, Rule 2 will be more consistently enforced. It's getting out of hand. People, there exists maybe 5 vids on the entire internet where it's not obvious why someone is filming with just a little bit of critical thinking. You're not clever for having figured it out. This sub started out as a joke and is just a repost filled karma farm like almost every other vid/gif- based subreddit, and I'm fine with that. I'm not fine with people being assholes to each other in the comments and shitting on the OP just because they had the gall to submit a post that doesn't "fit".
The "quality" (lol) of this sub has not gone downhill, it has stayed consistently shitty, because it was a shitty joke from the start. The mod team is literally the first 20 people that volunteered in a random post I made years ago. Some of them have little to no modding experience and I've actually asked my mod team to be more relaxed on this sub because I dislike powertripping nazi mods. If anyone can show me 10 vids where no one in the comments can guess why someone was filming I'll make you mod and you can try improving the "quality" of the sub. We take no pride in having a quality sub, we're just as shocked as you are that this sub got as popular as it did.
Unsubbing comments will also be removed. If you're gonna unsub, just go ahead and unsub without the snarky cry for attention. We literally do not care if you subscribe or not. Oh no, we lost a subscriber, this will negatively impact the NOTHING dollars we make off of this site. Subscribers are ruining reddit.
I'm leaving the comments open for feedback. If you feel the need to air your grievances please feel free. You can say whatever you want about me or my decisions I'll leave everything up, just dont attack each other or my other mods. Racism, bigotry and slurs will be removed obviously but everything else I'll leave up on this thread only. If you have ideas for improving the sub I'm open to suggestions.
I'm ok with this except for cctv and dashcams though. Aren't them always motherfucking recording?
How convenient, huh?
Well they DO need content on their sub
good mod
Dont forget about marvin
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I love you Marvin.
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Don't let him ride in a car backseat with armed John Travolta up front in the passenger seat, then.
Then we have to call my pal, Mr Wolfe.
I love you both
Woah I thought Marvin was a martian, he’s a mod too!?
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He was also in the backseat while Samuel L. Jackson drove and John Travolta was in the front passenger seat.
Wrong Marvin, this is the one from HHG2G
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Marvin you ok? That's all your saying
My capacity for happiness you could fit into a matchbox without taking out the matches first.
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Oh hey Marvin The Martian, that’s literally my profile picture
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This hurts my nerdy lil heart. I love me some Marvin the Martian, but this ain’t him.
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Starvin’ Marvin
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I joined after reading this. Good mod.
I posted a video of water coming out of a sink that I took just for this sub. There was no other point to me filming water coming out of said sink bedsides posting here.
I looked through your post history and damn, that's a great quality video for this sub! Unfortunately for some reason it got a bunch of reports and got removed, but not by me. I would tell you to repost it again, but now everyone knows why you were filming! (PSST, just do it, we won't tell anyone)
Lol I appreciate you liking it. I was hoping it got some traction so people would understand but it didn’t, oh well.
Well water is slippery, so I can’t imagine it getting too much traction. Wait, well water or well water? Well fuck.
r/PunPatrol would like to have a word
As would r/inclusiveor
Ok so if i make ten different videos of running water and everyone questions why i was filming it i get mod? I will just take my mod now thank you, thank you.
This is my favorite shitty sub, and I am glad you're enforcing that particular rule!
Thanks!
Good. I rather enjoy the content of this shitty sub. It’s been the one sub (other than r/television... goddam spoilers) that I actively avoid the comment section due to the ubiquitous comments by the “geniuses” who figured out why they were filming and want their karma cookie for it.
Just because every video has a reason for filming, shouldn't be a reason to just allow everything. There's a line between videos with obvious reasons, and videos that are less explicable. Letting the first on this sub makes it absolutely pointless.
General question: What does the mod team for this sub do?
Remove comments that say “it’s obvious why they were filming” apparently
That's a bingo. We also are now in approved submissions only mode, so we don't get spammed by re-post bots, security footage, and dashcams.
You just say "bingo."
Bingo, how fun!
Hey why do you enforce rule 2 but not any of the other ones? I never see dash cam footage or obvious prank videos being removed. You guys are just turning this into a funny video sub and it's missing the original point
Dash cam and vids from prank channels get removed all the time. And since we put it into approved submissions only mode, they don't even get through anymore. What was the last dash cam vid you saw on this sub? Point it out and we'll remove it.
Pretty sure I saw a vid of a guy jumping in a hot tub fully clothed as a dare that was left up, of course that would be filmed
That is neither a dash cam or a prank. It doesn't break any rules. If you think it's obvious and shouldn't be on the sub just down vote it.
But that's the problem. People will upvote it just because it's funny, they won't care what sub it is. Downvotes do nothing if there isn't a reliable way to report these kinds of videos
Maybe you just aren’t getting the post- he doesn’t care. This isn’t that serious of a sub. Make an alternate one that you enforce for free if you want it more strictly monitored. Christ
If people like it then who the hell cares if it fits?
Is that all though?
How about a rule against obviously staged/prank videos??
If its a good post, who cares if its staged or a prank? All that really matters is if people like it or not. As such, a no “low quality post” rule is sufficient.
I suggest people take things a bit less seriously. The sub name isn't a challenge to figure out why and then complain because it's here.
Enjoy the posts, or don't enjoy them and leave. You do you. Pointless negativity is disgusting in the real world, this website is no different.
Got a new sub name for you! It's called r/funny
Thank god. I can finally enjoy the sub without the snarky “I know why they were filming!!” A lot of content on here’s fun to watch.
That's kind of the point, right? If its fun to watch, I want to see it. And sometimes its obvious, like a Russian dash cam, but I'm the type that never has my camera ready so it's all pretty magical.
Everything looks normal, then something surprising happens. That's usually how it goes. If the name of the sub were "Wait for it..." you wouldn't have all the snarky comments but the content would be the same.
Can I mod? I used to have a red CCM bike.
This has been my sentiment the entire time I've been subbed and I'm so glad the mods are finally speaking up. Some people just don't get the joke
If you're so into your own jokes, and expect others to get your jokes and they don't, then you fail at comedy. Its just that simple.
This isn't "my joke" and I got it right away. Go gatekeep somewhere else, poser.
Admit you're wrong though. You can't have an inside joke to yourself and expect everyone else to get it, at least people that come from the outside checking these sort of tongue in cheek subreddits that seem to be experimenting in Poe's Law very well....
You're the poster boy of the psuedo-intellectual.
I'm going to use my freedom of expression here, since you don't care what is said. In the hopes of sparking some active discussion and debate about this post, I'll start with this:
Hey fuck you.
Thanks.
This one hurt a little.
Now THIS is why I brought popcorn.
No. Fuck you.
Oh shit....I forgot. Mod says I have to be nice to you.
Fuck this.
Fuck what?
Sorry. I don’t know what I’m saying.
I'm way too fuckin' lazy to check, but is there a confusedupvote?
2 years ago wtf are you doing here lmao. Idk why I commented this I was just being edgy and random
I was on mobile reddit, prolly explains it.
"Oh no, we lost a subscriber, this will negatively impact the NOTHING dollars we make off of this site."
OMG, I love this! I want you as my new bff!
Your mother
I am subbing this just because of this mod post. We need more of this.
And I'm doing it because of your reply. We need more like you both.
Remember that time I explained Rule 2 to the sub and people got pissed at me, so I made it my mod flair? I remember.
Good times.
It started as a joke? The joke is to not go along with the title or theme of the sub at all? I know we should take shit-posts lightheartedly but they are the majority of the popular posts from this sub. It’s difficult to find posts that even remotely relate to the title.
What’s the point of this sub having the name that it does if most of the posts don’t go along with it? Maybe a name change is in order. r/theywerefilmingforobviousreasons maybe.
Alright. I’m gonna start posting random videos and I’ll get karma cause of this rule.
Soooo, every time someone says "Marvin" the bot shows up and complains about how shitty life is? I found my new best friend!
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Fucking God tier post! It hails in comparison with a post from someone such as u/FuckYeahPhotography !
Well written! I enjoyed it so much, I read it twice 😻
deep breath I like this one.
But seriously, i love the attitude. Shitty or no, this sub is great.
Chaotic good
Staying subbed. Deal with it.
There's a world of difference between "I can think of a potential reason why they were filming" and "it's completely obvious why they were filming" this is the entirety of people's gripe with the average post on this sub. Videos when someone is videoing something already happening or when it's frigging CCTV absolutely do not belong here and if anyone disagrees then they're going to have to try really hard to explain why
Also, security footage and pet videos are explicitly forbidden in rules 1 and 7, and yet they're allowed to stay up. Stop pretending you actually care about what goes on in this sub
There hasn't been any CCTV or dashcams posted in over 2 weeks. We've put the sub in approved submissions only mode. The mods now look over all the submissions that the rest of the sub can see. I'm pretty lax about submissions, sure, because if I didn't let borderline things through there would be literally NOTHING on this sub, but I make sure not to allow any more security footage or dashcams. If any slip by, make sure to report them, it helps us out.
Damn is the most badass idgaf mod comment ever. Bravo my man, thanks for making this sub possible.
Best title of a post? Yup
Hi. First time properly reading this sub
This is the best mod post ive read on reddit. You guys seem awesome.
Happy cake day
Joined because of this post. Haven’t even watched a video yet.
First time visitor. Joining specifically because of this mod post!
Well, Marvin, you keep repeating yourself. I was hoping for a more original post 😭
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Thanks. I won’t join it lol
Hello I'm Dick Leaky and I approve this message.
I concur.
This was an awesome read. This head mod is f****** cool
This sub is so shitty and I hope it never changes
+1 for a shitpost sub sans delusions of grandeur.
I was considering joining this sub and then I read this rant…
…and now I have!
Me too!
Oh thank you, I view this sub as just a fun random gif thing so it's nice to see this
Great, out of all the rules the one you decide to enforce is the one that basically says shit content is okay. How can you even call yourself a mod?
Some of the shit I've seen on here was funny. Filmed intentionally or not. Who tf even gives a flying one? Don't like it, keep scrolling.
That's like the whole point of this sub though, otherwise it's just another funny videos sub and loses its integrity
This is the only sub i follow
r/dontaskjustwatch will become the new r/whyweretheyfilming
I just subscribed. Good luck to ya, hope it takes off!
Loooool awesome
r/agedlikemilk
One day it will be a gigantic empire!!! We will have aged like cheese!
👎
Here, take my downvote!
Many thanks
There weren’t always subscribers?!
Not unsubbing! I just want attention.
At least you're being honest about what this subreddit is unlike that retarded /r/entitledparents subreddit. You ADMIT its all about karma farming and karma whoring, and its all a parody. Those other subreddits DON'T, and that kind of shit actually pisses me off. When you go so deep in your own parody, Poe's law takes effect and it gets to a point where I can't take anyone seriously because they aren't being upfront about their intent when talking.
/r/modsarekillingreddit
Shitty joke sub, thank you. Keep it going shitty.
But why were you filming yourself post this?
"uNsubbEd"
No, seriously, I think that the obvious filmed video are kinda annoying but at least they are funny, so i'm ok with it.
Good mod. I like you.
I'm with you.
I always thought the point of this sub was for videos that make you think "wait what why would they be filming?" Even if you figure it out in a minute.
The one where the bird fixes the streetlight is a good one.
Well said and thought provoking .wish it were kindness provoking as well.your hearts in the right place.
Fuck the IRS.
I applaud you for flouting the prevalent fad on reddit of people being assholes under the auspices of enforcing quality standards!
r/trashy has turned into a shit show as well. r/WTF is not far behind. If you're depressed and need a hug go to a counselor or hire a hooker, there's nothing we can do for you by posting. Re-posting is out of control and saying your dog died just for karma is being a real asshole. IMO
saying it how it fucken is dog
tHiS pOsT dOeSnT bElOnG
Cool beans
It’s not obvious at first, but OP was filming to put everyone to shame.
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Well that’s disappointing
Enforcing a rule that has been around since the sub started is disappointing?
Just rename it peoplefilmingrandomly instead of whyweretheyfilming
Have an upvote for actually making a suggestion, but unfortunately, I get this suggestion quite often, and I literally can't rename this sub even if I wanted to. If you'd like, please feel free to start that subreddit and run it the way you think this one should be ran. I'll be your first subscriber.
I was unaware of that but makes sense. Sorry for being an ass
Serious business
Perhaps maybe don't use the word Nazi when referring to people who go overboard critical, especially while being all Nazi-like with your moderation.
i agree with this. half the shit on this sub is easy to tell why someone was recording
Sorry, Karen. We'll play nice from now on.
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Thank you for your constructive criticism. We'll take it into consideration.
Irrelevant comments just get downvoted. No need to remove.
Some people, like me, enjoy the stupidity down here. I always go to the negative comments for the salty tears.
So the mods here can't even do what they say they're going to do.
Nah leave it. So we can downvote the little bitchboy
Bitch boy is two words. Get it right you illiterate fuck.
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Take my upvote you glorious fuck!
So is fire truck, and yet firetruck is also correct.
No.
Ok, i'm out.
Have a good one! Enjoy the rest of reddit! Lots of great subs you could visit!
Damn
Hahaha. Nice one 👌🫡
You are a good person.
Nice sweep!