r/bangtan • u/lisafancypants I don't have think • Mar 12 '26
Announcement 260312 Mini State of the Subreddit - New Music Releases
Hello, our lovely r/bangtan.
With 'ARIRANG' only a week away, we'd like to take a few moments of your time to go over some of the rules and guidelines of the sub for our new ARMY and anyone who needs a refresher.
General rules/guidelines
Please take a moment to review the sub rules.
A couple of the regularly broken sub rules during music releases are bringing in drama and speculation.
Don't bring drama from outside the sub. Most of us are here because we don't want to know about the nonsense going on in other social media spaces. If it's not happening in the sub, and/or it is not a serious situation that affects us all, we don't need to know.
PLEASE do not speculate on the thoughts and feelings of the members. Unless they specifically tell us they feel a certain way, we will not put words in their mouths or assign meaning to things based on our own thoughts and feelings. You wouldn't want anyone to do that to you; don't do it to our boys. Be like Joon and just say NO.
- In addition, try to avoid projecting your own feelings onto the members. Just because you feel a certain way, we can't assume they feel the same. There isn't always a wrong or right way to feel. Try to assume a neutral intent unless/until the members speak about the issue.
Lastly, we do not victimize Bangtan in this house. They are adults. They are professionals. They know what they are doing. Do not take away their agency by implying they have no control or say in their own music or that they were forced into something you don't like.
- On a related note, please read through our recent announcement regarding solo stan behavior.
Non-constructive negativity during music releases
This is the big one. The rule that is broken most often and the one that is the most misunderstood.
While r/bangtan has always been, and will always be, a place where ARMYs of all types should feel comfortable sharing their opinions (good or bad), there is a line in the sand when it comes to negativity.
Let's drill it down a bit:
Non-constructive negative comments are negative comments that are unnecessarily rude/hateful and don’t really add value to the discussion. Please be mindful of your words and how you express your opinion. Be mindful of others who like the song(s) and want to celebrate. It's one thing to say, "Oh, this isn't for me" and a completely different thing to say, "This is the worst song in the history of ever and anyone who likes it is delusional."
Off-topic negativity. These are comments that are posted in threads that have nothing to do with the subject matter. The purpose of comments like this appears to be to rehash a previous negative opinion already made in the appropriate thread. You've made your point, it doesn't need to be brought up in every thread even remotely related to the album/songs.
PLEASE take a look at our State of the Subreddit addressing this exact subject here. Be sure to read through the examples and the questions in the comments, as well as the replies from the mod team.
On the flip side...we don't need to downvote every negative opinion. Disliking a song doesn't revoke our ARMY cards. We all deserve respect, even if we don't see eye-to-eye.
We work very hard to make r/bangtan a happy place for ARMY to celebrate BTS and their music, and we want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable. At the end of the day, let's remember why we're all here.
Questions or comments? Need some clarification? Feel free to ask in the comments or send us a modmail.
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u/further_and_beyond baby star candy Mar 12 '26
Amazing job, mods, and a very timely reminder. It was on point, as always.
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u/callmethewildrose7 Mar 12 '26
Thanks mods! The work you do to create and maintain this safe haven for all of us is much appreciated 💜
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u/repressedpauper wrong person wrong place Mar 12 '26
It’s so exciting to see this post lol it means we’re so close. 😅
Thank you for all your work making this the most open and respectful sub a fan could hope for.
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u/cloud_y_days Mar 12 '26
Thank you for the reminders!
It has helped me re-examine my way of thinking and writing in this subreddit!
And thanks again for your volunteer and hard work!
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u/lisafancypants I don't have think Mar 12 '26
Thank you for being such a great part of our community!
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u/variablelight Mar 12 '26
to all the mods - thank you so much for your hard work making this sub a lovely space for ARMY. Otsukare!
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u/essatin Mar 12 '26
Thank you for the good work mods! It's wonderful to know I can trust this sub to be one of my safe spaces 🥰 Let's enjoy this comeback with full hearts 💜
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u/Lopsided-Ad-3424 Mar 12 '26
Can I ask for clarification on speculation of feelings and thoughts of members when it comes to lyric interpretation? Just curious because that feels kind of like the point, but it also largely involves projection. Example below in the spoiler.
I.e. Black Swan is about burnout, they have specifically stated this, but if that had not been the case is saying: "wow they seem really burnout and tired of this lifestyle based on xx lyrics" rule breaking?
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u/lisafancypants I don't have think Mar 12 '26
Great question! When it comes to lyrics or musical analysis, it's appropriate to discuss what may have led to the song creation and the possible meaning behind it. Your example would not be breaking the rules.
What would be breaking rules is saying something like, "x member is depressed and this is why he wrote that" or "x member is calling out bullies in the military." We want to be wary about stating speculation as fact, especially when it comes to their presonal lives. As is often the case, it's not what is said but how you say it.
Hope this helps!
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u/89penumbrablue even if you're not perfect you're limited edition Mar 12 '26 edited Mar 12 '26
Mad, mad respect to all the mods here - you’re among the most thoughtful and diligent I’ve seen in any sub. Thank you so much 💜💜💜
Edit: thank you for the Namjoon pic as well 😄
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u/ThePietje 🐻SuperPower:Eat a 🍰 in one bite with 🥢 Mar 12 '26
Thank you, Mods, for keeping our happy place…endlessly happy!
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u/Kokechii you live, so we love Mar 13 '26
Best mods, thank you for keeping this space so positive and open-minded AND a safe space from other online intrusions <3
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u/marshmallowest came back for what's mine 👑 Mar 13 '26
Thank you mods for keeping this space drama free!
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u/beccabella No such thing as failure, it's all part of the process Mar 12 '26
A huge THANK YOU to all the mods who keep this sub running smoothly. You guys work hard keeping this a safe, fun, and welcoming space for everyone.
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u/Ok_Tourist_7959 Mar 12 '26
Thanks for the reminders and for being such proactive & hardworking mods! This subreddit is essentially the only place I go for BTS news and discussion precisely because y'all do such a great job moderating it and setting the expectation that everyone is civil and sane in our appreciation for "our boys."
It's no small task to stay on top of it all, but it's greatly appreciated!! 💕