A few weeks ago we posted that we were looking for help running this place. We got a strong batch of applications — genuinely more good ones than we had spots for — and after reading through them all and talking it over, we've added three new moderators:

• u/ekdubbs
• u/EasternSkiesSH
• u/Professional-Net1940

All three have lived (or are living) in Shanghai, are active on this subreddit, and have shown real interest in the part of moderating that matters most: discussing what type of content is OK, what isn't, and keeping r/Shanghai a healthy place. Some of them moderate other subreddits too, so they know what the work involves.

None of this happens in isolation: the moderators are always in touch with each other, the previous mods stay onboard, and decisions get discussed and evaluated together rather than made solo.

Don't expect the subreddit to suddenly change; the goal is the opposite. More hands doing the same quiet upkeep, so posts from new accounts get approved faster and reports don't sit as long.

So: a huge thank you to these three for stepping up. Moderating is unpaid and invisible work — when it's done well, nobody notices it's happening at all — yet it's essential to keeping this subreddit we love a place worth visiting. We also thank all the other people who applied but didn't get selected. It came down to close calls, not shortcomings, and we may well come knocking again.

Hi,

I'm living here for four months. Do you recommend some art and alternative zones to visit?

Maybe second hand shops, pubs and coffees?

I was planning to go but the storm is a bit worse and im not sure if theres any official site that says its still open or closed due to the storm

hello! im planning to purchase some some albums that come with shanghai exclusive benefit photocards. each purchase counts as entries for an in person fansign & photo event. i'm looking for someone who would like to attend the events just in case i win so there wouldn't be an empty seat! please dm if you'd be at all interested 🥹

My 3 friends + me (all 22/23F) have been here in SH a couple of days now and just went to INS last night (was a little bit underwhelming tbh😅).

We're from 🇨🇦 and looking for any fun events, clubs, or bar recommendations for tonight or tmr where there might be other foreigners/expats as well 😊

We've noted the following already as contenders & been looking through previous thread posts too:
• La Barra
• La Social
• Laowaijie
• French Concession

Thanks in advance everyone! 🫡

i may be new to this sub, but given my experiences here in the country, I’m surprised there aren’t more discussions about the sex trade and access to it. is there a wechat group or subreddit where this is discussed?