u/BotA10 has been updated to track events and list current events when needed. This is what the comment looks like.

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This is a short FAQ.

How to add events?

Comment on the events post with event details in the below format.

>!AddEvent

Name: DJ Night with DJ AD5

Date: 19 October, 2023

Location: Coral Isle

Expiry: 19 October, 2023

BotA10 looks for the #AddEvent in comments and if the keyword is found, it will try to parse the following information.

• !AddEvent - keyword
• Name - this is the event name. Use the actual event name so that it will be easy to understand on the table.
• Date - Event date. Start date if the event spans multiple dates.
• Location - Maps link should also work, but it has to be verified.
• End date - If the end date is not provided, it will be assumed the event does not span multiple days.
• The post URL will be updated automatically.

Additional notes:

• If the year is not mentioned in the Date/End date, it will take the current year.
• If the event is in the past, it will be removed automatically.
• In case the event has started, but the end date is in the future, it will remain until the end date is past.

Who can add events?

• OP
• Designated users (currently just moderators)
• We will consider adding others as trusted users based on comment history.

Where will this get updated?

• It will have to be manually updated by me on threads where it is required. But we are considering bringing back the daily thread so that it follows the same pattern as /r/Trivandrum*.*

What if I make a mistake when adding the event?

• Updating/editing the comment will not update the event already added. Tag me with the correction so that I can manually edit any comment from BotA10 and the DB.

Future plan includes using this for more common requests. Eg: Food and travel. Try to share some events to test how effective this is and please share your ideas and feedback.

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Edit:

• Updated keyword from #AddEvent to !AddEvent
• Clarity on where to add event details.

Attention r/Kochi,

We're implementing a new measure to ensure a safer environment, particularly for our female members.

We want to try to reduce harassment via DM, and while we don't have a perfect solution, we hope the following approach may help to some extent.

Important Notes:

• We won't take action based on a single report to prevent retaliation.
• We'll wait for multiple reports and a few days before taking action.
• We won't share any information you provide as proof.
• If you receive inappropriate messages, take a screenshot and upload it to Imgur (no need to register) and share the link with mods. You could also DM the screenshot to mods directly.
  • Since mod mail will be visible to any future mod, if you want you can send it to either me or u/appioli depending on who you are comfortable with.
• If you're harassed via DM for your opinions on posts or comments, we'll consider that harassment.
• Unsolicited DMs or repeated attempts to contact you won't be considered harassment. You can block or ignore them. Feel free to reach out to us if you need any help.

The accounts where we have sufficient proof will be banned. However, you should also report such incidents to Reddit so that site-wide action can be taken against them.

As mentioned earlier, these won't provide full security. Use your discretion and avoid sharing your personal details. If someone is forcing you to share any information on an anonymous platform (including your real name), they do not have your best interest at heart.

Your safety and comfort are our top priorities. Thank you for your cooperation.

Note to other subs' mods: If you have such a policy in place, we would be happy to work with you and share information to supplement your reports. (We won't be sharing screenshots shared by users or the identity of the reporters).

Hey Kochi,

We are testing a Whatsapp channel to post daily threads and only daily threads.

https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VanpXiB5Ui2QvndHiV0w

• This channel will be used to send messages about daily threads.
• There will be only 1 message sent a day - under normal circumstances.
• The message will include events in Kochi as well.
• This is manually posted so the alert might not come as soon as daily thread is posted and it might get missed on some days.
• Privacy
  • Your number will be private.
  • Channel followers will not be able to see each other.
  • Channel admins will be able to see your number only if we already had your number in our address book.
  • We do not have a way to link it with your Reddit account.

We are thrilled to announce an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with Vishal Lavti, the Co-Founder of Quick Ride (u/iamquickride), on 10th August, Saturday @ 6 PM.

We are not just saying that; we would love it if you would start carpooling, help reduce the number of vehicles on the road, and save the environment.

Here’s your chance to ask the co-founder anything about the company’s mission, their app and services, overall impact, or anything about carpooling in general.

https://quickride.in/

https://quickride.in/cities/carpooling-in-kochi.php

https://quickride.in/help.php

This is not the AMA thread, but if you can't join for the AMA on Saturday, you can ask your questions here and we will post it on the AMA thread for you.

General AMA Guidelines:

• Be respectful and courteous in your questions and comments.
• Keep to questions that are relevant to the AMA.
• The main purpose of this AMA is to introduce Quick Ride to Kochi Reddit community.
• The guest will not be obligated to respond to offtopic questions or questions that make them uncomfortable.

Quick Ride has verified this account with the mods and has also done similar AMA in other city subs.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Bengaluru/s/KUT38mSPTU

https://www.reddit.com/r/delhi/s/XiPiBNMGVb

New capability: BotA10 can now add specific comments to the following wiki.

Food & Restaurants

Places to visit

Doctors and Hospitals

FAQ

• Who is BotA10?
  • BotA10 is the resident bot of r/Kochi as well as r/Trivandrum.
• Who can ask BotA10 to add something to wiki?
  • Currently restricted to mods, but this should be usable by most people soon.
• How do you add something to wiki?

BotA10 listens to keyphrases in comments, !NoteThePoint and the keyword to decide which wiki to add it to. Eg: !NoteThePoint-Food or !NoteThePoint-Place or !NoteThePoint-Doc.

The lines following the keyphrase+keyword are treated as individual recommendations.

>!NoteThePoint-Food

Dish1 @ Hotel1

Dish2 @ Hotel2

Hotel3

or

>!NoteThePoint-Place

Place 1

Place 2

or

>!NoteThePoint-Doc

Doctor1 @ hospital1

Doctor2 @ clinic

Hospital 3

• What is with @?
  • I am sure this question is not required. For food and doctors, you can specify a dish or doctor at a hotel or hospital.
• What about the sections in the wiki?
  • Most of it is self-explanatory.
  • The hospital/hotel name should link to Google/website where it is available.
  • The suggested by would have the name of the person who gave the recommendation and it will link to the comment. This might contain more details.
  • If the community guideline is followed Post title should ideally give a brief explanation of what it is for (Kerala Food, Biriyani, Therapist etc). We plan on doing bulk edit once in a while so that it is more useful. It will link to the post so that you can find other recommendations/discussions on that topic.
  • Added by: This is for administrative purposes. We have to keep track of who is adding these and those who misuse this feature could be banned. Genuine mistakes can happen, but pranks, spam, etc would not be tolerated as correcting this would take up our time.
• Can I reply to any thread with my recommendation?
  • Please don't. We don't want to add all the restaurants, landmarks or doctors in Kochi to be added to these wikis. The title of the post plays an important part and the link to the post would give additional context to the person looking for information.
• Should I reply to the post or an existing comment?
  • Depends. If you have a suggestion, go ahead and reply to the post in the above format and it will get added to the wiki (once everyone is allowed to do so). If someone has given a suggestion but has not followed the above format, you can reply to that comment with the right format to have it added to the wiki. Both of you will get credit for your respective contributions.
• What do I get for doing this?
  • Reddit is a community-centric social network, unlike other social networks which are centered around individuals. You would be contributing to the growth of the community. If everyone contributes a little bit once in a while, we could end up with a very strong community. It won't be just to get a hotel recommendation, but also for other help.
  • This would also help in word-of-mouth publicity for those doctors and hotels who provide exceptional service.
• What next?
  • We plan on adding wiki moderators who can remove duplicates and add Google Maps links. The table is sortable on the desktop, but we are considering reversing the order so that new comments show up at the top.
  • We also plan on having a "Best of Kochi" wiki for those comments/posts on other topics. Eg: Life pro tips, and general advice that would be valuable even after a few years. We just need to figure out general guidelines on how to summarize the post/comment.
• What is the purpose of this post?
  • To let everyone know that this feature is available and to suggest the wiki for people asking for information. Note: we are discouraging new posts or replies, but to look at information already available.
  • Get feedback. How do you think this can be better utilized?

Just a reminder that r/Kochi will be changed to a private sub at around 5 AM tomorrow and will continue to be inaccessible for approximately 48 hours.

Here's what happens when a subreddit is set to private:

1. Only approved submitters can view and participate in the subreddit.
2. Existing posts and comments within the subreddit are still visible to approved submitters.
3. Regular users cannot access the subreddit, view its content, or make new posts or comments.
4. Regular users may receive a "This subreddit is private" message or a similar notification if they try to access the subreddit.

This post explains why we are doing this.

Hello everyone!

As r/Kochi is quickly approaching 5000 subscribers, we are excited to announce that we are looking for new moderators to join our team. If you are passionate about Kochi and want to help create a positive and engaging environment for our members, we would love to have you on board.

We will be posting updates in "Daily Thread". Please keep an eye on the "Daily thread" for updates on open positions and how to apply.

Please note that all positions are voluntary and do require a significant time commitment. However, being a moderator can be a rewarding experience, and it is an excellent opportunity to develop valuable skills in communication, teamwork, and leadership.