Thread 10181

/loc/

A SFW locals board.

Uses a list-style layout similar to /f/ but tweaked a little bit, with a locked set of topics for regions in the USA. (Regions should be local enough to be relevant to users, but not so numerous that it makes posting too sparse or hard to moderate.. perhaps by area code, or groups of area codes in low-population areas) And some select international regions.

A user is only allowed to post in one /loc/ board. If a user (IP address) tries to post in a /loc/ board different from their origin board (determined by the first board they post in), they get a message stating they cannot change their "home" board for 30 days after their original post.

/loc/ region sub-boards are text-only like /news/, and have strict link-posting limitations. If any links are allowed perhaps only to a white-list of major websites like X, facebook (including facebook marketplace), news websites, etc.

Furthermore, we could employ stricter word filtering for posts, so people aren't just spamming the n-word.

Additionally, this could open up location specific advertising opportunities for local companies within relevant region boards.

OP pic is just a screengrab of /f/ to show the general idea, btw

>>10181 (OP)
Mostly agree with this and think it would be a decent idea, reminds me of LAN on SA.
However I disagree with link posting limitations, seems needless. Whitelist would filter out way too many on-topic and perfectly acceptable links. Also the "only allowed to post in one /loc/ thread" should be tuned way down to like just 1-3 days cooldown, a month is crazy. It should be able to facilitate tourists going to different areas and being like "hey everyone! whats some good recommendations to see while I'm here?" etc.

>>10183
Not OP but I assume the link thing is to try to limit discord link spamming; which is probably better done through just banning discord specific links and jannying.

>>10183
Totally fair feedback! You’re right about travelers

>>10184
Yeah exactly, I understand that certain links would be annoying but those should be dealt with on a case by case basis, whitelist seems over the top.
>>10185
:) I like the idea of the board overall! I would definitely use it.

>>10184
My thought with strong link filtering was to prevent spam and NSFW links, so that /loc/ doesn’t turn into another “backpage” filled with thinly veiled ads for prostitute services

>>10181 (OP)
Ok, unless I'm missing what you're trying to say here completely, which is possible and feel free to roast me if I so, I'll drop my thoughts.

>with a locked set of topics for regions in the USA. (...) And some select international regions
Donno how diverse the user base is but this just seems ripe for trolling and shitposting from pretty much any user not from there, then again that even assumes this idea takes off which I don't think it would.


>Regions should be local enough to be relevant to users, but not so numerous that it makes posting too sparse or hard to moderate.. perhaps by area code, or groups of area codes in low-population areas) And some select international regions.
So old Craigslist? I'm not sure what you mean by locked topics, because if you mean the locked topic is just the region itself, then I don't really see how its any different to a region thread on /soc/ or some other imageboard sites that have boards for states or whatever. If that's the case, this sounds mostly like a sfw /soc/ idea with dedicated region threads only as a twist on it. That's just my takeaway here. It sounds like facebook groups almost or something.


>A user is only allowed to post in one /loc/ board. If a user (IP address) tries to post in a /loc/ board different from their origin board (determined by the first board they post in), they get a message stating they cannot change their "home" board for 30 days after their original post.
It's pretty easy to change IP and limiting users to a home board at all doesn't really feel very 4chan to me. Isn't the idea ultimately that we're all on one site and can move around freely to indulge in our interests at a whim? That is part of the fun isn't it?

>>10188
>/loc/ region sub-boards are text-only like /news/, and have strict link-posting limitations. If any links are allowed perhaps only to a white-list of major websites like X, facebook (including facebook marketplace), news websites, etc.
Donno anything about whitelisting and wordfilters on 4chan but that sounds like a nightmare to do in my head since I feel like people will probably do everything they can to circumvent it. If it's not I still don't agree with it. /soc/ is already pushing the limits of being anonymous on this website imo nevermind people on this site talking about facebook marketplace ads where everyone, in theory, is sharing the same region anyway. Also textboards feel like a novelty, and were back when we had them. Minus /tech/ rip /tech/ i miss you babe.


>Furthermore, we could employ stricter word filtering for posts, so people aren't just spamming the n-word.
Stricter you get the more reddit it becomes, this word "strict" is vague here but I don't like that word and 4chan being lumped into the same sentence(for the most part barring obvious exceptions). Racism is already against the rules for any board outside of /b/ so super strict wordfilters isn't gonna attract anyone wanting to post anonymously and have fun.


>Additionally, this could open up location specific advertising opportunities for local companies within relevant region boards.
I personally can't see anyone in their right mind would paying money to have a text only ad on a board within a board especially with "strict" no fun allowed limitations and users probably not bothering to lurk boards they're locked out of. The reach would be pathetic.

In conclusion, im sorry that happened or happy for you etc etc.

>>10181 (OP)
This is just /int/ and /soc/ but only for Americans.

>>10188
I would quite like a sfw /soc/ tbdesu!

>>10188
>locked
What I meant by this was, mods make the region boards ahead of time so there are 55 different boards for NYC

>ripe for trolling and shitposting from any user not from there
Right, this is exactly why I suggested a time limit that prevents users from posting on multiple region boards. Originally I said 30 days but that is too long, maybe 2 days. So when the next {huge news event} happens people aren’t flooding that region board with nonsense when they don’t even live there.

>region thread on soc
Yeah, like that, except it’s a permanent board instead of a thread that eventually 404’s, the purpose being to foster higher quality discussion rather than just “post Florida girl nudes”.

>sounds like Facebook groups
Right except not woke and gay. People come to 4chan because it’s the last super-popular website that isn’t woke and gay.

>it’s pretty easy to change IPs
For more technical users maybe. My ISP locks my IP to the MAC address on my modem, and refuses to issue a new one without new hardware. And 4chan has an impressive and extensive list of banned proxies. It just wouldn’t be worth if for 99% of shitposters.

I appreciate your feedback though anon

>>10192
I actually come to 4chan because its woke and gay but go off I guess

>>10191
I would also like that. sometimes I think about posting on /soc/ but then I open it and get intimidated that someone will want to literally (in minecraft) fuck me instead of just seeing a movie or whatever

>>10194
i got laid on /soc/ once, 0/10 would not recommend

>>10191
I would trade 7 out of the 9 /soc/ rules for a rule that told people not to post their genitals on the catalog.

>>10181 (OP)
Great idea, to ensure relevant discussion we should require users to verify their phone number and only allow them to post in regions that encompass their area code.

>>10198
I still have my phone number from 15 years ago lol

>>10198
>>10200
yeah area codes in the US are pretty obsolete at this point. it's just an indicator of where you lived when you got your phone and nothing more

>>10195
was he gentle?

>>10201
ive got hoes
in different places where they lived where they got their phone and nothing more

>>10223
if your area code isn't one luda mentions you are NOTHING to me

>>10220
not sure
y dont u ask
YOU'RE MOME!!!1!

>>10225
too far man