> It's borderline inexplicable to me. How could someone want this in the first place and how could they be willing to do it in a volunteer capacity? Being a ga

> It's borderline inexplicable to me. How could someone want this in the first place and how could they be willing to do it in a volunteer capacity? Being a gatekeeper for a popular subreddit is a form of meaningful influence. Meaningful influence can lead to money and other benefits. Reddit mods in the past have been exposed for using their influence to push certain content and block other kind.