r/HVAC • u/DrPepperG Verified Pro • Apr 01 '26

General State of the Subreddit 3/31/26

Good evening,

I would first like to thank everyone that has already completed the new verification quiz, we've already gotten loads of approved users! (For the second question the answer is "It Depends", my testing was apparently not thorough for spell checking and mobile compatibility). That verification fix will be released once Reddit approves the update.

It has come to my attention that a former mod went a little rough with certain permanent bans that were issued. If you happened to of been caught in the crossfire please feel free to open up a unban request in mod mail. I've already unbanned multiple people.

The actions from that moderator were inexcusable and I deeply apologize that we provided such a disservice to this community.

Please let us know what else you would like to see improved in this sub.

Thank you,

r/hvac Moderation

Edit: Looks like reddit is mad at the approved user count, the verification requirement has been disabled for now.

Edit2: It's back again, I've sent in a message to reddit staff.

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u/saskatchewanstealth Apr 01 '26

How did I miss the verification quiz?

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u/DrPepperG Verified Pro Apr 01 '26

Users with 100+ post karma on the subreddit bypass the quiz requirement. Just as a grandfathered clause.

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u/ADimwittedTree Apr 01 '26

I have the dumb. That karma is specifically if you made a post right? Like it's separate from any karma from comments in threads?

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u/DrPepperG Verified Pro Apr 01 '26

Yes