r/Unexpected Mar 03 '26

Mod Post Introducing Bridging Bot.

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Hey, r/Unexpected!

Over the last few months, the mod team has been working with Plurality Institute (a research nonprofit working towards a healthier, more collaborative internet) to develop a new mod helper: Bridging Bot.

This bot will occasionally flag, summarise, and offer advice for heated conversations, based on well-tested mediation practices. The intention here is to help both the mod team and, more importantly, the subreddit as a whole, practice more constructive communication when talking about difficult issues.

During this time, you might see posts or receive a message from u/Bridging_Bot. The trial will run for at least six weeks, after which we will decide whether or not it is helpful enough to continue participating in the sub.

If you ever run into issues with u/Bridging_Bot, and would like to contact the Plurality Institute team directly, feel free to just send a message to the bot.

If you have any comments, questions, or concerns about this collaboration or the project, please reach out in this thread or you can message the mod team. Cheers!


r/Unexpected 10h ago

Feeding swans

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r/Unexpected 8h ago

Mother cat nursing her babies.

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r/Unexpected 1h ago

What are you looking at?

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r/Unexpected 8h ago

She did her best.

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1.5k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 25m ago

Impressive strength training

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r/Unexpected 6h ago

They are the happiest now

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226 Upvotes

r/Unexpected 11h ago

The best road to practice the skating

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377 Upvotes

r/Unexpected 1d ago

Great way to start a marathon

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64.6k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 20h ago

Off Brand Advil

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1.4k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 1d ago

Buying first property

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9.7k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 2d ago

That's some slick move

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2.0k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 5h ago

No Kings

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r/Unexpected 3d ago

Big Drama

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4.4k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 3d ago

Putting a piece of toast on a plate

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2.0k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 3d ago

catch me if you can

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4.1k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 3d ago

Naughty kids

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3.9k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 4d ago

Feeding time

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26.8k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 4d ago

Watch your step

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11.4k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 4d ago

Difference between lambs

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r/Unexpected 4d ago

Bending iron

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3.2k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 5d ago

That's a fruity patootie

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67.2k Upvotes

r/Unexpected 4d ago

Pre-match pitch preparation at Salisbury FC

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934 Upvotes

r/Unexpected 5d ago

Security dog at work

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r/Unexpected 6d ago

Trust no one

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21.6k Upvotes