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Seriously though, it's absurd that such a small group of incredibly privileged users (mods) get to speak for the majority and make decisions for them. Reddit s

Seriously though, it's absurd that such a small group of incredibly privileged users (mods) get to speak for the majority and make decisions for them. Reddit should be removing these mods, adding new ones, and reopening subs. Mods shouldn't get to hold entire communities hostage when they throw a tantrum. Anyone can moderate a subreddit, these mods aren't special and they're completely replaceable. They should be reminded of this.

swexbe 3y ago
I'm sure they will. Just waiting for the whole thing to die down a bit to get less of a reaction.
yjftsjthsd-h 3y ago
> Anyone can moderate a subreddit, these mods aren't special and they're completely replaceable You're volunteering?
dzader 3y ago
Go start your own subreddit then if anyone can do it! I'm sure you'll have tons of users and it will be super popular!
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- nerdix 3y ago
  Half the battle of a popular sub is getting a good name. A sub like /r/startrek is going to be popular by default. That's why people are squatting on subs like /r/ps8 right now even though a PlayStation 8 is probably 20 years away from being an actual product.
tapoxi 3y ago
Typically the users are voting in favor of this. Also mods aren't as replaceable as you think - who wants to work for Reddit for free while being treated as disposable?
- BizarreByte 3y ago
  I really wonder how many users are in favour. I keep seeing very critical/cynical comments about the whole thing and most users only casually browse to begin with. It's hard to get a real idea how much support there is amongst the user base. I standby what I said though, mods shouldn't have the power to take away entire communities.
  - Izkata 3y ago
    I only saw one user poll about whether to go private, granted on a pretty small subreddit, and it voted like 70% stay open. But it was interesting that it was the only poll I saw.
- Barrin92 3y ago
  >who wants to work for Reddit for free while being treated as disposable? Any 'big fish in a small pond' personality type who gets a kick out of exercising what little power they have. There is generally no shortage of people signing up for that position
Havoc 3y ago
Calling mods privileged is hilarious. It’s basically glorified janitor. You end up dealing with a bunch of crazy people and drama for zero compensation…and then get shat on because well someone is always upset regardless of what you decide. > they’re completely replaceable Not really. The pool of people both willing to do the above and are any good at keeping the peace is pretty finite Above is why I stopped being a mod. It’s a pretty thankless task
- BizarreByte 3y ago
  > Calling mods privileged is hilarious. They have far more power than regular users, they are by definition some of the most privileged users on the site. If a mod makes a decision that's it for regular users, there's nothing they can do about it. > It’s a pretty thankless task Reddit mods have earned their reputation. It's not surprising it's not only thankless, but generally despised.

swexbe 3y ago

I'm sure they will. Just waiting for the whole thing to die down a bit to get less of a reaction.

yjftsjthsd-h 3y ago

> Anyone can moderate a subreddit, these mods aren't special and they're completely replaceable You're volunteering?

dzader 3y ago

Go start your own subreddit then if anyone can do it! I'm sure you'll have tons of users and it will be super popular!

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nerdix 3y ago
Half the battle of a popular sub is getting a good name. A sub like /r/startrek is going to be popular by default. That's why people are squatting on subs like /r/ps8 right now even though a PlayStation 8 is probably 20 years away from being an actual product.

tapoxi 3y ago

Typically the users are voting in favor of this. Also mods aren't as replaceable as you think - who wants to work for Reddit for free while being treated as disposable?

BizarreByte 3y ago
I really wonder how many users are in favour. I keep seeing very critical/cynical comments about the whole thing and most users only casually browse to begin with. It's hard to get a real idea how much support there is amongst the user base. I standby what I said though, mods shouldn't have the power to take away entire communities.
- Izkata 3y ago
  I only saw one user poll about whether to go private, granted on a pretty small subreddit, and it voted like 70% stay open. But it was interesting that it was the only poll I saw.
Barrin92 3y ago
>who wants to work for Reddit for free while being treated as disposable? Any 'big fish in a small pond' personality type who gets a kick out of exercising what little power they have. There is generally no shortage of people signing up for that position

Havoc 3y ago

Calling mods privileged is hilarious. It’s basically glorified janitor. You end up dealing with a bunch of crazy people and drama for zero compensation…and then get shat on because well someone is always upset regardless of what you decide. > they’re completely replaceable Not really. The pool of people both willing to do the above and are any good at keeping the peace is pretty finite Above is why I stopped being a mod. It’s a pretty thankless task

BizarreByte 3y ago
> Calling mods privileged is hilarious. They have far more power than regular users, they are by definition some of the most privileged users on the site. If a mod makes a decision that's it for regular users, there's nothing they can do about it. > It’s a pretty thankless task Reddit mods have earned their reputation. It's not surprising it's not only thankless, but generally despised.