Monthly Question, Feedback & Discussion Thread
As of May 2026, this recurring monthly thread is now the primary space on the subreddit for asking questions, sharing ideas, and getting feedback. It is the spiritual successor to the previous "Question", "Discussion", and "Help/Feedback" flairs that were previously in use. Standalone question and discussion posts tend to fragment attention and lower the overall quality of the main feed. By concentrating these interactions in one place, we can improve response quality and visibility, reduce repetitive or low-effort submissions, and keep the main feed focused on completed visual and written work. This also allows the mod team to share low-priority announcements, disseminate information about community events (both on Reddit and offsite) and interact with the community in a more tightly-knit manner than has previously been the case.
Function
The following are facilitated by this thread:
- Questions related to biology, ecology, and evolution
- Feedback, help, and advice on WIP writing and artwork
- Discussion of speculative biology concepts and ideas
- Discussion of aspects of the community, including projects
- Project advertisement (including Discord server links) -- limit one advert per account/project per week
- Commission services advertisement -- limit one advert per account per week
- Request project flairs
- Make project announcements
Guidelines
- Ask questions that encourage explanation, not just yes/no answers
- Provide context when asking for feedback
- Do not ask others to fully design or create ideas for you
- Credit any work that is not your own
This is an ongoing experiment. If it improves discussion quality and usability, it will remain; if not, elements of the previous system may be reinstated.
Current Events
- Moderator applications are expected to open sometime this month. Be on the lookout for an announcement!
Helpful Links
Question of the Month
What is your favorite online speculative biology project and why?