hey mods, i know you’ll remove this but i just wanna say thank you for making this such a professional and truly educational subreddit, keep up the good work :)

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davy89irox

I read this sub every day but I never post or comment. This is one of the coolest subs I've ever found. And to all the people taking time to give these super in-depth answers; you folks are excellent. It's nice to have a place where I can learn cool stuff and it's all cited & whatnot.

I love this sub & the people in it.

Edit! Thanks for all the love y'all. And a special thank you to the history buff who gave me an award! It's my first one!!!

curiousvegetables

If it's gonna be deleted anyway... NON HISTORIAN HERE. SECRET HIDDEN THANKYOU!

Cayenne_West

Seconded, you guys are simply awesome. Thank you for keeping this subreddit’s quality so high.

elperroborrachotoo

I am the silent masses who approves all the deleted replies.Thank you, mods!

skiueli

Now I'm just speculating here based off a few personal anecdotes, but it makes sense me that the mods are creating something truly wonderful that we should all cherish [0]. Certainly this place has kickstarted my enjoyment and consumption of history, and in a way that I can trust [1]. Thanks fam <3.

Sources:

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R/AskHistorians

[1] Someone whispered this to me on the subway once

treyka

I wonder how historians yet unborn will utilize the accumulated knowledge in this sub.

richardcorney

A big o’l circle jerk here but I’m with OP and everyone else. It’s always the top sub in my personal feed when I wake up in the morning and there’s always something new and interesting. But the quality of the responses really blows my mind. I’m a history lover but never studied it. So when I read the responses with sources and citations, it’s just a great feeling that I may as well be in the lecture theatre listening to the pros. Thank you.

Croftonto

This sub has been one of my inspirations to study a Masters in the History of Science, so mods, thank you for making this such a brilliant sub!

kevirtual

Yes!! This is one of the calmest and most professional sub I've seen on reddit haha

Turntapp22

Yo you know you can directly message mods, right?

Doiihachirou

I'm a run-of-the-mill average idiot here and I love this sub cause it's always so excellent in getting quality commenters. I wish I was smart enough to contribute on something, but when someone asks random pop culture 90's history, I'll be right here!

DetectiveGeorgie

These mods don’t get enough credit. You guys are the best!

MrsMoooooose

I also second this. It's the only subreddit I feel that I can trust the information that's posted as true or a true interpretation of history. I wished there was a modern history version

someguy1829

Yes thank you mods!

octaviusromulus

AH is the absolute best thing on Reddit. Bravo.

theburcam

Never thought I’d be able to comment on a post in this sub. NOW THIS IS HISTORY.

kruxAcid

This is hands down the best moderated sub on this entire platform. Just reading through threads makes me feel the need to be wearing a premium 7 piece suit, a tophat and a monocle. Your excellent work is much appreciated and valued.

KaiserVitu

This is the first time that I saw so many comments on a thread that isn't about asking questions about something

Thank mods!

mechanizedorange

This is legitimately the best place on reddit. Everywhere else is just a cesspool of people who talk with authority while spewing nonsense with no sources. I am genuinely impressed every time at how the answers in here are so detailed and comprehensive.

SpaghettiNinja_

Whenever we reset the internet, we should give /u/Georgy_K_Zhukov the admin details.

So much love for this sub.

Is there a patreon or some sort of open pool to collect support?

User808_

This is the one sub that I appreciate authoritarian mod dictatorship in. Keep up the good work guys, and keep out the bullshit.

berserker1989

The best sub!

Ang3lic1609

Avid lurker who loves reading this sub! I appreciate all the hard work of the moderators. Their due diligence and standards have allowed me to explore history in a way that is informative & trustworthy. Peer review is crucial in many fields and I love seeing it applied in this regard. Bravo mods! Thank you again!

JolietJakeLebowski

Yes, I've heard many complaints about the strict moderation, but please: keep it up! Sure it was frustrating having a post deleted that I spent literal hours researching, but really, the tight moderation is what makes the best answers float to the top, and I suppose it was only tangentially related. Keep up the good work! Best sub on reddit!

bombayblue

I’m just gonna try and get a post on here before it gets deleted.

Thanks for the all the hard work from the mods. I’m always impressed by how well researched the answers are here.

Technojerk36

I've been following this sub since it first became a thing and the mods have done a wonderful job. Keep up the good work guys!

averysuspiciousmoon

Thank you mods!!

SuperMcG

Yes, thank you!

shadowmend

Seriously! I'm always really impressed by how well-moderated this sub is. No doubt it takes a lot of commitment, but the high quality that is cultivated thanks to that is impressive.

chompythebeast

r/AskHistorians is the most important sub on Reddit. In fact, it is greater than all other subs individually, and almost all of them put together. There is almost nothing like it on earth, certainly no place so populated or well-read.

You guys are performing a public service which all educated societies should provide for their people: Free and ready access to the knowledge, insight, and wisdom of professionals invested in the study of humankind and its ways.

Thank you for educating, inspiring, amusing, and enlightening me every time I visit. May the hard work you do never go unappreciated, and may the flame of r/AskHistorians never burn out

applecat117

Joining the choir to say YES! Thank you for your draconian modding and the beautiful content it filters from the chafe.

thestoryteller69

Absolutely! Not only are the answers great, the questions are brilliant too. I've left several subreddits because this one has raised the bar so high.

doxxocyclean

Thousands of other comments, so this will for sure be buried, but I am adding my voice to the affirmations of excellence.

Not a historian.

But I have been doing "living historical experimentation" - not the same thing as reenactments although some of those people can go pretty darn deep into authenticity/accuracy as well - with foods and plants for the better part of three decades.

(Go ahead and ask me how to make an authentic meat pie or peas porridge, or how to gauge when a wood fired oven is ready for first, second bake with - That field is still developing (see: swordcraft, construction techniques, etc), And maybe in another day and age I would have gone into this professionally.)

But the truth is I have always been obsessively interested in history. The only thing that kept me from the field was a very close friend who struggled to find placement professionally and warned me off - lol.

most of the time I hear noisy crickets when I want to talk history in my daily life.

This sub has been an oasis of joy for me. I know the level of moderation here, and I respect it deeply. The most joyful thing for me is learning stuff I didn't know before.

History is like a vast ocean full of core deep trenches. I might have plumbed the depths of my own particular little sections of history, but there is a vast array of history that I have no clue about, and a broad swath of history that I want to see from a different perspective.

The responders on the sub consistently provide superior insight and often act as a springboard to help me know which direction to turn for more information.

I cannot emphasize enough how important it is for the mods to continue to do their job with the excellence that they do. It keeps the quality high. I love the fact that there are meta threads that allow lay people like myself to occasionally contribute, and even the occasional April fools (and other occasions) where the rules are relaxed and fun is had by all.

You guys take a lot of heat for deleting comments, you take a lot of heat for a lot of things... Just keeping excellent my dudes.

bumbletowne

I really appreciated taking a stand on the chat function to keep the integrity of the sub intact.

The rapid installment of the chat function disrupted many of the moderation-oriented subs I am a part of. Many of them are small communities and had no real sway over the administration. A small moderation-oriented community is easily disrupted by something like the chat feature and I don't think many of them would have survived with their functionality or even a cohesive community. The decision of the askhistorians mods to make a stand helped keep these small communities coherent, even if they were completely unaware of them.

After the measures taken by this community I actually received a large message from the moderation team saying they would address my concerns, specifically in allowing people to filter their chat-based subs from their non-chat based subs (so that networked subs could be cohesive) and I know that is a result of this communities hard work.

Thank you.

elsamwise

When I first started using reddit I was firmly in the "HUR DUURRRR Y U DELETE EVERYTHING NERD MODZ" category. Now I am slightly older and wiser this is one of the only subreddits I take seriously, that is due to the standards and dedication of nerd mods :)

AnInterestingUSA

As a budding historian and journalist with a lifelong love for history, theology, and people, being a part of this subreddit for the last year has been such an amazing experience. I love seeing amazing questions I had never considered, and this sub’s incredible talent to quench my curiosities is unparalleled.

Thank you all fellow redditors and particularly you mods who make this sub - which lights up my day, every day - possible.

ImportantCakeday

Honestly, so much subreddits are trash. Thank you mods.

Bill-2018

I second that! Thanks mods.

BobmaiKock

This is definitely a sub for me where I never get to comment. I love that!

Sardonislamir

Thanks Mods!

If you're gonna break the rules, this is how to break the rules!

hrimhari

This is the best sub.

cmcrom

This might get buried in the comments here now, but I'm wondering if there are any historians just waiting for a specific question to be asked?

Reneml

Finally I can comment without being deleted!!!!!

avg156846

Hi mods,

Thank you for keeping the sub as it is and allowing the average joe as myself to interact and learn from professionals.

🙏🙏🙏

sonicandfffan

This thread would be exponentially funnier if the mods deleted all the comments and provided the usual reminder about properly sourced answers

_haha_oh_wow_

Ask Historians: One of the very few subreddits with mods that aren't fucking terrible.

Edit: D'oh!

theendofyouandme

This sub is a big part of why I still use reddit, thanks guys!!! I love this place <3 be proud of the work you do!!!

lithium142

For real, this is possibly the only subreddit whose quality has actually gone up as it’s gotten more popular. It’s truly a gem of the website

JC351LP3Y

I love that this sub always makes the list in r/askreddit when someone asks which subs are overmoderated.

I think this sub is perfectly modded, considering the subject matter and stated objective.

Something I have wondered though, when a moderator deletes a comment and replies with their reasoning in a separate comment. Does the karma that reply generates actually go to their account?

I’ve seen many of those replies generate significant karma, which has to enormous when calculated in the aggregate.

Thanks again.

AuxintheBox

Tag along comment. I regularly browse this subreddit and often search this subreddit specifically for stuff I am interested in because I know the submissions and information is of the highest quality. Thanks for the sub, keep up the good work!

Lazy_Sans

I wanna add my thanks as well, many interesting topics I was able to search thanks to this sub!

ThisIsGoobly

I'm an absolute dumbass who would never be able to contribute to the knowledge constantly given on this sub but I can at least learn a lot of new stuff all the time because I'm subscribed here. The standards are seemingly harsh but I definitely get them, they bring the quality of answers way, way up and I doubt I'd be learning quite so much had the answers been pulled from the asses of people who've just googled the question.

TransverseMercator

[removed] warms my heart

fageg61235

While not a history student or in the realm of anything history, this subreddit is just amazing. Even though I could never contribute to an answer, I always loved history, especially random history, and this is one of the most well-made and maintained subreddits out the. Wishing all of you mods a wonderful day!

Pillagerguy

One of very few subreddits where the mods actually care about the quality of the content, and won't let it devolve into the same mono-culture that every single popular subreddit becomes.

DextrousLab

Thanks to everyone answering here I've learned so much!

Soelaiman

Awesome people. Do they have a list with Historians and their field of expertises?

Cmonkey66

This is the only place on the internet with trustworthy information

Secret-Style

This is the most well run subreddit I’ve ever seen. Thank you to everyone involved.

Pro-Dilettante

Yeah this sub is amazing. I like how pop-culture clearly spurs certain questions but the replies are never dismissive and always fascinating.

LarryTheLollygag

If I can comment this one time, agree with OP and top comment. This sub is awesome.

Dilettante

Yup! Knowing that every answer I see here will be detailed and fascinating? Priceless.

Plus, it keeps me humble.

Nl_003

Also taking this opportunity to thank the mods. Best subreddit!

emit_remus

Thank you sooo much mods and people who share such wonderful answers. You guys are the real deal in reddit. It is a pleasure to read every answers and every questions. Also thank you mods for being such hardworking people.

andresuki

Thank you Mods, this is one of the best subreddits

omaar

Agreed. Great sub, and very much so thanks to the mod team.

eamesa

Hell yeah! Thanks

Perturbed_Maxwell

Non historian here, so I know this will be deleted, but I'm here every day, so from my personal subjective and anecdotal evidence this is one of my favorite subs. I like the hugely varied topics, it's nice it isn't all war history questions or the like.

sunflowercat394

I also really appreciate this sub and your thorough modding - nothing brightens my day more than finding an odd question here and then opening it out to see a fully thought out and educated answer. Than you for maintaining both the accuracy and the whimsy

bbaahhaammuutt

Big props to all historians and mods for keeping is professional and allowing me to learn new things here everyday.

YOLOSELLHIGH

the best sub on reddit by a huge, wide, massive, bulging margin.

[deleted]

A lot of comments along these lines but I'm gonna add mine to the pile anyway. I love reading this sub because the answers are always in depth and informative. Yeah it sucks when I go on an interesting question and all the comments have been deleted, but if I'm really interested I can usually come back later and find a detailed answer.

I never have anything to contribute, but that's ok. I come here to learn stuff.

VonBassovic

Even though I’m far away from ever posting or commenting, I will also join the choir and say; thank you for an amazing sub!

purpl3rain

I'll join the chorus of praise here, because unless there's ever a question about the historical and cultural significance of Circle of Life from The Lion King, I'll probably never have a chance to comment!

Ilikebooksandnooks

I'm glad I've got a chance to say this without post being removed but I've learned so much from this sub and I love how well sourced and nuanced all posts, replies and discussions are.

Thank you mods and thank you historians!

Pozla

Completely agree. Tis' an awesome place.

Convenientsalmon

This sub is amazing and I've listened to much of the podcast too. Thank you to all the wonderful professionals who share their knowledge and insights with us, I've learned so much and gained respect for areas of history I didn't even know existed.

potatosprouts

Completely agree, as someone becoming a history teacher I really value the standards of the subreddit and am constantly amazed at how well questions are answered! Thanks mods and contributors!

thisismynewacct

Agreed! I keep this link handy at all times because of the mods here and how they run it.

I was only a history minor in college (mostly WW2) but one day I’d like to give a response here. I just don’t want always have sources handy to backup what I’d say.

L4r5man

Honestly one of the most interresting, well moderated and informative subs I have joined. Kudos to both moderators and historians here.

PositivityKnight

I feel like a really good book could be compiled on the questions and answers in this sub and you'd make great money publishing it tbh.

timeisadrug

I want to second this! Y'all do amazing work (mods for making sure this sub stays true to its purpose and the users for making awesome responses)

reverseskip

The best moderated sub for sure

dirgepiper

Agreed. My fav subreddit by far. Yall do amazing work. Thank you. 😍😍😍😍😍

IReplyWithLebowski

Piling on to say another thankyou. I never post or reply, but always give it a read.

planeloise

I've learned more here in this sub than I ever did before, because most answers lead to me studying the topic further. Thank you to all the mods and contributors.

fiddlediddy

Not an historian, and I don't have any sources to back this up, but I absolutely love this sub and it's contributors.

Vercury

Thanks, mods! I'm just a lurker here, but I'm always curious and I find the topics that get covered (and the enthusiasm with which questions get answered) simply wonderful. Thank you for helping to make this sub the enriching space it is!

jelvinjs7

Might as well join in to say: thrive followed this subreddit since 2013, but in the last year it’s had a real impact on me, as I started checking it more frequently and closely, and even contributing a few answers myself for some reason. Not only have I learned more about facts about history, I’ve gotten a better sense about the process of history—how to think and research it—more so perhaps than I have in any of my history classes. As an aspiring thespian/brand new graduate, I’ve recently developed a deep interest in pursuing theatre history and dramaturgy (doing historical research on the subject matter of a play), which I attribute in part to AskHistorians. Makes me wish I could’ve developed this interest sooner, so I could have double majored or at least minored in history (so many things I’d do differently if I was starting college the way I ended it), but I may wind up going to grad school in the next few years, so at least there’s that!

Thanks for everything, mods!

RheingoldRiver

Adding another positive comment, I really enjoy this sub and appreciate the insane amount of effort you guys put into moderating it!

thogdontcare10

I was here!!

Thanks mods for everything you do

Lukas-96

This is the best subreddit Imo and the mods are awesome.

SillyOperator

Shit I hope I make it before the mods delete.

Mods seriously thank you for the work you do. I've said it before and I'll say it again, if the entire internet was moderated with the same diligence you guys show, our world would be a legitimately better place.

Nappev

If kt doesnt get deleted...

redripz

Easily my favourite subreddit thanks to the moderation. Thanks team!

5YOChemist

Every time I see a great question on r/history answered by a bunch of Wikipedia links and guesses I am so grateful for the mods here. I learn so much.

Yesterday I saw an answer here about organ meat and organ grinders. It was surreal. It seemed plausible at first, but the longer it went, the more I expected Hell in a Cell. I switched to Wikipedia to read about organ grinders. By the time I verified my suspicion that it was a hoax, the post was gone. It makes me realize how much the mods put into this sub, I have never seen a hoax answer on here before in 5 years as a subscriber.

Thanks mods.

Manalishie

Thanks for quality content. It is valuable, and appreciated 🙏💚

lasciviousone

Thank you all historians here for your amazing work! Just wanted to say that.

LeftBehind83

[Unsourced response claiming the mods were responsible for 9/11]

PascalianWages

What of reddit announced it would shut down the entire site tomorrow by teatime. Could all the accumulated knowledge in this sub be saved?

LuxNocte

Mods are asleep. Thank them for all their hard work!

ydtra

Well as this post is still up, I'll also post my sincerest thank you to all the moderators that actively work on keeping the answers high quality. And of couse a big thank you to all the historians or knowledgeable non-historians that take some time to inform 'the masses'. I personally learnt a lot about the critical framaework that historians use to approach their topics from this sub and in general gsined a lot of understanding about the nuances of interpreting history. I sincerely thank every mod and user of this sub for their excellent work. Thank you for making nuanced history available to everyone and thank you in general for all the information I got out of this sub.

Jackoff_Alltrades

This sub is the reference point I see used in other conversations about how to handle the size vs quality issue. A sub gets born, attracts a good community and great content which eventually leads to explosive growth. Almost certain this leads to low effort, poo-posting and karma farmers and the mods can’t/won’t crack down.

AskHistorians is an oasis in a shit-desert. Thanks mods!

thefilthyrobot

Respect the Mods!

[deleted]

Yes thank you mods!

hellbilly4x4

Also a big fan of the professionalism in this sub. Currently working on my Masters in European History, and I love how much I’ve been able to learn here about interesting concepts and facts outside of my purview that I normally wouldn’t have been able to see.

No_big_whoop

Rigorous moderation works, thank you mods!

Pajamafier

this may get buried but has there ever been any consideration to have answer comments include background context on the person providing the answer? (E.g. I am a lay person who has deeply studied this topic vs I am a professor at an R1 university researching xyz field)

DisabledFloridaMan

Truly one of the greatest subs! It's so informative and engaging. Thank you for everything!

Drorta

Absolutely! After seeing so many subs explode due to bad mods, and worse audience, I came to really appreciate this.

Lovethatdirtywaddah

I would like to back up this sentiment. I've spent many hours lurking on this sub, and its always extremely informative and I've learned tons each time! Many of the experts on here perform the balancing act of being relatively concise while still managing to give full and complete responses. Thanks for being so generous with your time and knowledge!

MutedMessage8

I want to say thanks to everyone who shares their knowledge on this subreddit, I’ve learned so much. I really appreciate everyone who takes the time to write such awesome and educational answers.

BCaldeira

You guys are awesome. I really don't mind opening a topic of a question I find interesting and see it all filled with [removed], because I know that those posts simply weren't good enough to be here. It's a sign of quality, because it's not just about doing a good job, it's about doing an excellent job.

I applaud your work to promote excellency in this day and age.

Thank you.

historyfan11

Yes this sub reddit is amazing and appreciated by everyone who has seen it!

Joker042

This is the only "I know you'll remove this" that hasn't made me cringe.

Thanks OP and thanks mods!

JB-from-ATL

I'm just trying to make a post here. Maybe it won't get deleted. Maybe this is my time to shine!

humungouspt

So glad someone decided to post this.

I really really would like to send a huge thank you to those who post here. I've seen more in depth answers than I could have ever dreamed of.

We all know that making a post that complies with the sub rules is a whole lot of work and I must commend you on all the effort you put into replying in a clear way and fact based answers.

depaysment

Turns out they haven't removed it, and that is another thing to thank them for as this post provides us and avenue with which to express our great gratitude for their wonderful work here. Thank you mods

purplle_turtlle

Yayyyyy imma comment here .

hamsterwheel

I appreciate this sub more than any other sub. Thank you all for your passion and dedication to quality.

CatPoopWeiner424

Some of the best moderators on reddit IMO keep it up guys!

ThorMagurowitz

I love this sub

[deleted]

Mods ain’t removing some well-deserves flattery

Zx1R

Eyyyyy! I can comment! Thank you mods! Y'all are great, and I appreciate your work!

doing180onthedvp

Historian who is too lazy to contribute to this community here. This sub is amazing!

justahalfling

Wow! first time commenting in this sub

wow_wow_thisgirl

As a history major this is one of my favorite subs! I love how accurate educational and unbiased u guys keep this bad boy 😭 it’s a god sent

fortknox

Agreed. I know you probably get a lot of crap for all the deletions, but it is magnificent.

Just yesterday, my 15 year old was miserable because he had a history paper to write. I told him to come here. He'll find something interesting to write, it'll be easier to read than some history textbook, and there will be a bibliography... So you'll get a subject, ideas on pieces to write about the topic, and books to go read to get more details. It worked like a charm!

Me, on the other hand.... I just enjoy the gems I get out of this, daily. I used to be just a fan of the world wars, but have a bookshelf full of books from interesting topics discussed here. So thank you mods and thank you historians. You guys take free time for our education and enjoyment. Thank you!

Braddinator

I can link other posts on this subreddit as sources...? Thus making it 100% accurate.

The dedication really is appreciated.

IntrospectiveGrundel

I learn so much from this sub. I’m so grateful for it.

inexcess

Lmao thats one way of putting it.

Iron_Wolf123

Mods, please don’t delete this post. It may or may not be against the rules, but it is a kind gesture from us all

Draco9630

This sub is probably my favourite. I love that the mods are absolutely firm on the limits and requirements on posting, it's brilliant and wonderful and makes for such an enjoyable and educational reading experience.

Thank you guys.

CanadaPlus101

Yeah, this sub is great.

juliathough

Just wanted to chime in and say thank you! I know it must be a lot of work, but based on the number of comments singing your praises -- it's worth it! I love learning things on this sub and knowing I won't have to deal with the usual incivility and silliness in the comment section.

raginghappy

Have to chime in - this is my favourite sub as well. Just wish the remind me bot was more than two days.

mortavius2525

Since this is an appreciation thread, I'll add my thoughts. I really appreciate the heavy curation of this sub. I'm glad there are places like this for serious, fact-based information. We have millions of places on the Internet for "the lols" and memes. This doesn't have to be one of them, and I'm glad I found you doing this work.

Michael732

I agree. Very informative

jdoamamba24

This is, by far, the best organised subreddit I ever encounter. Mods are amazing at doing their jobs and it's a treat for anybody who loves history.

Insidestr8

I love these meta threads. As someone whose only expertise is curiosity, I can post without having to worry about comment removal.
Hi mom!

meaning_please

[removed] ...... just kidding! Thanks for all the effort you put into making sure only factual, quality content gets posted!

Even-Understanding

can i be in the background are cute.

fanartaltmanfartsalt

holy fuck I can actually comment for once

this sub is my absolute favorite, it's such a weird sensation to feel like I'm not wasting time on reddit yet somehow yall achieve it.

very sincere kisses and hugs

KauaiGirl

I absolutely love this sub and I am excited to finally be able to comment on this blessed day!

Ge0rgeBr0ughton

This is easily the best-moderated "Ask____________" sub I've seen. Strict guidelines that don't intrude on content and which are consistently enforced. Love it.

chronoception

I love this sub - I think I’ve learned as much from AskHistorians as I did from my history classes in my bachelor’s!

rubikscanopener

Seconded. This is one of my go-to subs. The posts here are outstanding.

hugthemachines

Agreed, this subreddit is like a magical place compared to the rest of the internet forums I have seen.

shaka_bruh

This is the best sub I follow; funny as hell and really informative at the same time

redvodkandpinkgin

Just posting this comment so I can say I replied a post in askhistorians and it wasn't deleted. Seriously though, you guys are awesome, I have learned a lot here and I love this sub so much

Xeroque_Holmes

I wish there was something similar to /r/legaladvice and /r/bestoflegaladvice, I miss the possibility to interact/read interactions from other redditors.

AclockworkWalrus

Thank you AH Mods for running the best subreddit in existence!!!

Quagga_Resurrection

Thanks, nerds!

Amadou_Kone

r/AskHistorians is not one of the best places on reddit. Its one of the best places on the entire internet!

realwildcucumber

I've been lurking this sub for a long time and it's one of my all time favorites and the sub I use to introduce people to Reddit. Thank you for all the hard work it is truly appreciated!

SidJDuffy

This is actually the best community on reddit

J-Unleashed

I would like to express my gratitude to the contributors of this subreddit. I have a passing interest in history, and I am so glad I'm done taking history in school. With that said, this subreddit still maintains some strict standards that make for some excellent posts. This subreddit may not provide all answers outright, but it provides an excellent place to begin your research on the topic. Appreciation to the mods and all of you who write up some elaborate posts.

Warriv9

Ya since I started reddit like 10 years ago this has been the best sub. My brother who introduced me to reddit even first showed me this sub and said "this is basically the best sub and most consistent" and he was absolutely right. Yall are great

Candlesmith

Yes, thank you sir or madam

MagicCuboid

I'm so thankful for the mods and content contributors here. This sub is what drew me to Reddit in the first place, and I thought I'd find a kinds of subjects to match. Turns out I was wrong, and this is just a unique and special place!

Thanks for working so hard to bring real history to the people!

selfawaresquare

Hands down one of my favorite subs. I never post here but am an avid reader. Love the content.

peckerbrown

Source?
;)

nice2yz

"Don't thank me, thank you very cool

GeneralSham

Appreciate you all! Everyone in this community is wonderful!

QuantumPolagnus

I absolutely couldn't agree more. It always makes me proud of the Mods, here, when I go into a comment thread and see all of the "Removed" comments with inevitably one having an explanation from the mods about why they've removed everything (to the comment asking why everything had been removed).

rasdo357

The one bastion of light in the cesspit that is reddit.

kuztsh63

No time to waste...Beep bop...Time to become a part of history here bois.

iiiBorn2Lose

Please don't remove this mods.

bilderberg_person137

I use the contents of this sub for some opening slash make up talk after a fight with the wife, probably saved my marriage more than once

Georgy_K_Zhukov

As this thread is hitting /r/all, a few quick notes for people seeing this who are new to the community.

First, please check out today's AMA with Dr. Cynthia Kierner on natural disasters!

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phargle

This is one of the best resources not just on Reddit, but on the Internet—the way posts are curated plus the accessibility of the answers not only provides people with great information, but also teaches them how to information, if you take my meaning.

I've been able to post maybe twice here, once as a top-level answer to a thread on "the Five Good Emperors" and once as a lower-level answer to an American Civil War questions. Both times were a treat, both times an experience that made me approach teaching in this internet space with something less than reverence but more than rote respect. I wish this were the standard for more of the Internet. It's also a delight as a reader and lurker seeing an exciting question get asked, clicking through a rabbit hole of responses and links to responses, knowing I'll be finding out something cool about the past, and therefore about the present.

Kudos to y'all for making this and for continuing to make it.

PersonWithAReddit

This is a truly quality subreddit!

Life_long_learner_nc

Wanted to extend my thanks also. It gives me not just entertainment and knowledge, but, a little more faith in humanity. This subreddit is awesome, thank you.

friskfyr32

The crowning achievement of my Reddit career is without a doubt getting a joke comment approved by a mod on this sub.

ContentWaltz8

I can finally shit post in /r/AskHistorians? Thank you mods for running one of the best communities on reddit.

randrews32

Hear hear

Jacen1618

Seconded, thank you!

1mg-Of-Epinephrine

Thought about making the same post yesterday.

anti_zero

POST DELETED - OFF TOPIC

SummonSkaarjOfficer

WhY aRe AlL tHe CoMmEnTs DeLeTeD

StrathfieldGap

Delete this post immediately

gedai

Historically, these get deleted.

ShivasKratom3

Does no one think this is just a karma farm....

windyisle

I tend to find the deletions a bit draconian. Actual answers to the top, but why limit discussion.

drparkland

mods are hypocrites, this should be deleted.

ILikeAnalAndImVirgin

I still think more trust should be given to users to upvote good content and downvote bad content instead of seeing [removed] all over the place tbh.

psychothumbs

Haha the only thing that will bend the rules around here is flattery

Pecuthegreat

We all know why the Mods didn't delete this