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I signed up to moderate community notes, and once I was accepted I became paralyzed by the realisation that I was now partially responsible for deciding what th
by grandpoobah 3y ago
I signed up to moderate community notes, and once I was accepted I became paralyzed by the realisation that I was now partially responsible for deciding what the truth was. I'm yet to moderate a single post.
It's also quite a revelation to see behind the curtain. The discussions that take place in the moderation area make it feel like a shadow Twitter, rather than a place that in theory should be restricted to mature people focused on objectivity.
- wddkcs 3y agoThat itself is an extremely valuable experience. People often decry systems and outcomes without realizing the pressures on the people 'responsible'. You've felt that pressure, and now have a better understanding of why such systems produce negative outcomes.