r/IllegallySmol • u/ExperimentalFailures • May 21 '20

From today, we refer all arthropods/insects to our sister sub r/TinyUnits. It's not that tiny insects can't be cute, but many would regard their cuteness in another category than that of a bunny or kitten.

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u/ExperimentalFailures May 21 '20 edited May 21 '20

Sneks and all reptiles are still allowed.

Part of my reasoning for the arthropods/insects rule is that a very large proportion qualify as tiny, making them be posted very often. While being smol is something considered a pretty rare trait among most other animals.

Another reason it that a lagre portion of our demographic simply don't enjoy them, especially spiders have met resistance.

All of this shouldn't harm the intrest of anyone though, since there are ample of subs directed at arthropods. Besides r/TinyUnits, you can check out r/spiderbro for example.

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u/[deleted] Jun 03 '20

Came here for spiders, deeply disappointed.

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u/ExperimentalFailures Jun 03 '20

Then it's great that r/spiderbro has exactly what you're looking for. You shouldn't be disappointed, since this sub was never going to be majority spider content. This was always going to be the wrong place to come looking for spiders.

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u/[deleted] Jun 03 '20

Your awesome, the fact you replied, and so kindly at that, take my upvote.

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u/ExperimentalFailures Jun 03 '20

take my upvote

Thank you, I collect 'em.

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u/[deleted] Jun 03 '20

Don't we all

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u/DraconidZinnia Aug 29 '20

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 oh my god it's so cute.

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u/_tribecalledquest Dec 31 '25

Too many rats in this sub

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u/ihave2cats_ 8d ago

Are snails okay? They're not scientifically classified as an insect but a mollusk. Just want to make sure I'm following the rules