The /new queue in /r/feminism has a problem where most of the posts immediately have 3-4 downvotes. While this normally isn't a significant amount, this can cause well thought-out posts to be hidden from normal browsing view. Another post recently suggested removing the downvote arrow; however this can be easily circumvented.

I think the best way to counter downvote trolls is to develop /r/feminism as a community. This means having more active users, not just passive subscribers. Active users will be more involved in both voting and posting.

Maybe some ways we can do this is by collaborating more with other SJ subreddits, such as lgbtq and civil rights forums. Maybe we can get involved with hobby forums like /girlgamers. Another suggestion could be the organization of events.

This subreddit has the "default" name for a feminist subreddit, which is both an advantage and disadvantage. It is a disadvantage because it attracts trolls and brigades; it has an advantage in that new users interested in feminism will visit here first. We need to find the best way to minimize the impact of trolls and keep the most visitors.

Please post any suggestions on how to develop /r/feminism as a community.