Appreciate your happy birthday wishes (I know I'm late, I've been very busy.) You're kind to reach out to someone you don't even know. :] As always, good posts in the political board, especially the threads about China.
I think we should first await what the effects will be of the new policies. As for subreddits I have no idea how one is created actually.
If some people are willing to moderate it then I guess it shouldn't be too hard to maintain. However, I wonder if it will whither away after it's started up, as new members still won't get in so easily.
I'm sorry that you're leaving. We've both used this site for over a decade now and during that time I've enjoyed the many conversations (and sometimes arguments!) that we've engaged in on the message boards. I've learned alot from you as well. Thanks for that and best wishes for the future! Although I don't think that Sharifi wants you gone or has a personal grudge against you. There's still a chance for you to carry on using RYM in a post OTP board future too if you're prepared to take it.
Take care!
If some people are willing to moderate it then I guess it shouldn't be too hard to maintain. However, I wonder if it will whither away after it's started up, as new members still won't get in so easily.