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I'm surprised reddit even allows moderators to change the public/private settings for large subs, especially default ones.

• valine 3y ago
  The alternative would be unworkable. Turning a subreddit public without mods just creates a new 4chan. Reddit it’s highly dependent on the free labor provided by the mods.
  • raincole 3y ago
    Reddit can definitely afford to hire mods for the default subs tho, if they want.
    • klabb3 3y ago
      Conspiracy: is it possible that they already have? Some of the super mods are notoriously anonymous and might even pay for the pleasure of controlling the agenda in eg worldnews.
    • Seattle3503 3y ago
      I would be surprised if Reddit was interested in setting community policy at that granular of a level. Reddit's strstegy up until now has been salutary neglect.