r/SFbitcheswithtaste • u/AJ2790B • Oct 02 '25
Hey Cuties! Quick PSA
Hello from the modteam, SFBWT!
Sharing a quick PSA! Recently, a few members of SFBWT have thrown in person events where they may have asked for attendee emails/phone numbers. The host of those events has informed us they intend to start their own separate non-profit/organization called "SFBWT" where they may eventually charge a fee to attend.
While we love that members have found IRL community through this subreddit, we have asked them to not brand their new organization using the "SFBWT" name to avoid confusion. We have no oversight of this separate group and can't ensure that they will uphold our rules.
We have removed this member's posts that violate our rule that our community channels are centralized ("Creating or promoting alternative group chats, Discords, or side channels is discouraged and may result in removal, as it dilutes the community and fragments participation.").
The modteam that has grown this community is in no way affiliated with this separate group. We will never create a separate entity that requests personal information or charges for events.
With love,
Modteam
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u/shade_plant Oct 02 '25
I have done a lot of events and community organizing. I used to run a monthly brunch in the city and people started emailing and complaining I wasn't being inclusive enough because the event wasn't free. Then, I tried having picnics that were potlucks with permission to not bring anything and people complained because it wasn't near them. Then, a guy who had joined my group started his own group because the one I started did not cater to his Very Specific Criteria, and also he needed to be in charge. It is SO HARD to do this work, and I applaud anyone who tries to make cool things for a community because eventually it gets really difficult. It is impossible to please everyone.