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r/rva PUBLIC
News, events, and goings-on in and around the Richmond, VA metro area known as RVA. And the well traveled cat that is back at Lowes. And opossums.
208,286 members
Created: Dec 2008
Language: EN
NEGATIVE SENTIMENT
Last analyzed: Jun 06, 2026 00:00
Marketing Summary
r/rva is a PUBLIC community on Reddit with over 208,286 members. It currently has a negative sentiment with an engagement rate of 0.9%. With a community friendliness score of 30, this subreddit presents a moderate conversion potential for authentic brand participation. Self-promotion is generally allowed according to recent analysis.
30
Friendliness Score
0.9%
Engagement Rate
59
Conversion Potential
2.0%
Monthly Growth
Marketing Analytics
59.2
Avg Post Score
21.8
Avg Comments
25
Brand Mentions
1
Posts/Hour
Top Post Types
text
60.0% (30)
link
32.0% (16)
image
8.0% (4)
Peak Activity Hours
Times shown in UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Local times are automatically converted based on your browser's timezone
4PM UTC
High
~30 active
12AM UTC
Medium
~20 active
6AM UTC
Low
~10 active
Community Culture
Community Sentiment
NEGATIVE
7.8K
Avg User Karma of Top Posts
70%
Commercial Acceptance
Content Preferences
Moderation Patterns
Rules & Compliance
28
Total Rules
Posting Requirements & Restrictions
No limit
Minimum Karma
No limit
Min Account Age (days)
ANY
Submission Type
Enabled
Flair System
Subreddit Rules
- Don't be a jerk: We value positive, respectful, and authentic discussions. Interactions that include personal attacks, bad-faith arguments, disruptive behavior, content that isn't yours to share, risks harm to yourself or others, and attempts to target individuals inside or outside the subreddit are not allowed.
- Read our full** [**Subreddit Rules**](https://www.reddit.com/r/rva/wiki/subreddit/rules) **page for detailed descriptions and exceptions.**
- Must be particularly relevant to RVA: Just because something happened in RVA doesn’t automatically mean it’s automatically relevant to the larger community. Otherwise, this would be a very noisy subreddit.
- Therefore, all content should be particularly relevant to topics that impact or interest a broad portion of the RVA metro area.
- Read our full** [**Subreddit Rules**](https://www.reddit.com/r/rva/wiki/subreddit/rules) **page for detailed descriptions and exceptions.**
- Don't share or solicit private/personal info: Do not share or solicit an individual's private or personal information, even if they are not a Reddit user. If you wouldn’t want your private details shared, don’t share someone else’s.
- Read our full** [**Subreddit Rules**](https://www.reddit.com/r/rva/wiki/subreddit/rules) **page for detailed descriptions and exceptions.**
- Use the Buy/Sell/Trade thread: All posts for buying, selling, trading, giving away, or seeking paid/free products and services must go in the weekly Buy/Sell/Trade thread as comments.
- Read our full** [**Subreddit Rules**](https://www.reddit.com/r/rva/wiki/subreddit/rules) **page for detailed descriptions and exceptions.**
- No inflammatory or bigoted content: Our community is inclusive and values diverse perspectives. We seek understanding over exclusion. Inflammatory or bigoted content—whether explicit or through coded language ("dog whistles" or "Algospeak")—is not allowed.
- Read our full** [**Subreddit Rules**](https://www.reddit.com/r/rva/wiki/subreddit/rules) **page for detailed descriptions and exceptions.**
- Be authentic and consistent: Honesty and transparency are key to maintaining trust in the community. Do not impersonate others, use multiple accounts in the same discussion, manipulate discussions, shill, pass off AI-generated content as your own, or engage in deceptive behavior.
- Read our full** [**Subreddit Rules**](https://www.reddit.com/r/rva/wiki/subreddit/rules) **page for detailed descriptions and exceptions.**
- Don't share or solicit dis/misinformation: Disinformation is false information spread with the intent to mislead. Misinformation is inaccurate or outdated information shared without malicious intent. Sharing dis/misinformation can cause real-world harm, especially regarding public safety and critical infrastructure. Ensure that any claims you share are backed by credible sources.
- Read our full** [**Subreddit Rules**](https://www.reddit.com/r/rva/wiki/subreddit/rules) **page for detailed descriptions and exceptions.**
- Don't harass the moderators: We understand that not everyone will agree with every moderation action. However, attempting to pressure moderators into changing their behavior for your personal benefit is not allowed.
- Do not harass, intimidate, manipulate, mock, or shame moderators in posts, comments, screenshots, DMs, Modmail, or snipe at us from the “safe haven” of other subreddits.
- Read our full** [**Subreddit Rules**](https://www.reddit.com/r/rva/wiki/subreddit/rules) **page for detailed descriptions and exceptions.**
- Don't post prohibited/illegal content: While our moderation team is not affiliated with law enforcement, we are responsible for ensuring a safe and lawful community. Content that may put users at risk of legal trouble, fines, arrest, harm, or other repercussions will be removed.
- Read our full** [**Subreddit Rules**](https://www.reddit.com/r/rva/wiki/subreddit/rules) **page for detailed descriptions and exceptions.**
- Don't post recently-posted content: Be respectful of everyone’s time (including your own): always search the subreddit before posting, comment on recent/related posts instead of creating a new one, keep in mind older post discussions can still be largely accurate today, and do not make simple follow-up or reminder posts referencing very-recent posts.
- Read our full** [**Subreddit Rules**](https://www.reddit.com/r/rva/wiki/subreddit/rules) **page for detailed descriptions and exceptions.**
- No t-shirt, mug, poster, or sticker posts: To protect original artists and prevent scams, we do not allow posts about t-shirts, mugs, posters, stickers, or similar merchandise unless you are the original creator. These types of posts are often quickly found by bots and scammers, who quickly steal artwork and add counterfeit products to scam websites within hours.
- Read our full** [**Subreddit Rules**](https://www.reddit.com/r/rva/wiki/subreddit/rules) **page for detailed descriptions and exceptions.**
- No General Assembly posts: Due to the fast-paced nature of quickly-changing legislative developments, we generally do not allow posts about General Assembly activity unless the legislation has been passed and will have a significant and direct impact on the RVA metro region, or is sponsored by a representative whose district is within the RVA metro region.
- Read our full** [**Subreddit Rules**](https://www.reddit.com/r/rva/wiki/subreddit/rules) **page for detailed descriptions and exceptions.**
- Subject to moderator discretion: We’ve done our best to clearly lay out the rules in simple terms, but it's important to know that no list of rules can cover every possible case. Any content may be locked and/or removed and users may be temporarily/permanently banned, with or without prior warning or notice, based solely on a moderator's discretion.
- Read our full** [**Subreddit Rules**](https://www.reddit.com/r/rva/wiki/subreddit/rules) **page for detailed descriptions and exceptions.**
Marketing Data Updated
Jun 06, 2026
Rules Updated
Jul 23, 2026
Compliance Updated
Jul 23, 2026
What is r/rva?
r/rva is a public Reddit community created in December 2008 with over 208,286 members. News, events, and goings-on in and around the Richmond, VA metro area known as RVA. And the well traveled cat that is back at Lowes. And opossums.
The community has a negative sentiment and an engagement rate of 0.9%. With a friendliness score of 30, it is considered very welcoming to new members.
Self-promotion is generally allowed, making it a potential opportunity for authentic brand participation.
Frequently Asked Questions about r/rva
r/rva is a public Reddit community
with 208,286 members.
News, events, and goings-on in and around the Richmond, VA metro area known as RVA. And the well traveled cat that is back at Lowes. And opossums.
With a conversion potential of 59
and an engagement rate of 0.9%,
r/rva presents a
moderate
opportunity for authentic brand participation.
Self-promotion is generally allowed, but always follow community guidelines.
r/rva has 28 community rules.
r/rva has an engagement rate of 0.9%
with an average post score of 59.2
and an average of 21.8 comments per post.
The community sentiment is negative
with a friendliness score of 30 out of 10.
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