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I think they main incentive that drives people to initially become moderators is the desire to keep the community they operate in clean and rule abiding. In we
by wsb_mod3 4y ago
I think they main incentive that drives people to initially become moderators is the desire to keep the community they operate in clean and rule abiding.
In well-policed communities where moderators actively listen to users, or where people feel reporting and flagging mechanisms work, I would imagine people generally feel empowered enough that they are satisfied remaining a regular user.
I don't think many moderators seek to expand their rulesets, as it really just becomes additional (often free) work for them. Increasing and enforcing more rules is a cost that is only worth bearing when what isn't being actioned is causing enough damage to warrant the additional work.
- Nomentatus 4y agoI've too often seen moderators decide that their job is to prevent controversies; often leading to them forbidding any poster from contradicting any other poster; creating a "first misinformation wins" forum. This is less work for them, way less cognitive work but it creates ridiculous and unfortunate results.
- wsb_mod3 4y agoDo you mind giving a few examples? I can't think of any communities like that.
- Nomentatus 4y agoThese were disease-centered facebook groups mostly, but also writers groups, etc. The common idea was "If you disagree, just move along. Don't comment."