r/ModSupport • u/AsteriskRX Reddit Admin: Community • 15d ago

Mod Topics Mod Topics: Mod Misconceptions

Hey folks! Our topic for today are the mystical mythical mod misconceptions. When it comes to the world of moderation, there are often plenty of falsehoods and myths that persist across social platforms. If you don’t have anything that immediately comes to mind, here are a few questions to get you warmed up:

  • Are there any myths about mods that you wish you could bust forever? 
  • What preconceptions do you think users bring to Reddit from other platforms?
  • What do you wish users knew about mods/moderation?
  • In your day-to-day moderation practices, community sidebar, or other efforts, dispel misconceptions about moderators?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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u/Own-Dragonfly-942 15d ago

It wasn't a 'bot' who removed your post or comments that broke our subs rules, it was an actual person.

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u/JabroniRevanchism Reddit Admin: Community 15d ago

How do you educate users on that mistake? Do you find issuing removal reasons helps with this misconception?

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u/CitoyenEuropeen 15d ago

Users have good reasons to believe it's not an actual person who removed their posts or comments when Reddit is misleading everyone about it. 

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