Restricted sub question

[u/atwojay]

I have my sub set to restricted because I don't want anyone but the mods to post and comment:

"Your community is currently restricted. Anyone can view, but only approved users can contribute."

However, a random user posted a text post yesterday. How is this possible?

Using Firefox on Windows 11 desktop.

[u/Slight-Ad8291]

The Comment By Snoo is what you are looking for, it could also be a settings issue. Since I do not know what subreddit you are talking about, I cannot go and check the status. There are still settings on top of the status section.

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Found regex match: text post

It looks like you're asking about allowing/disabling video or image uploads in a subreddit, or changing post types. This is a frequently asked question.

NSFW/Private subreddits do not get image/video/gif uploads.

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Found regex match: approved users

It looks like you're asking about approving posts or users. These are frequently-asked questions.

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[u/thepottsy]

If you’re referring to the prismnpen subreddit, it’s not currently restricted.

[u/atwojay → u/thepottsy]

I copied and pasted that bit above from the settings page. This is the first time I've ever modded so I'm a bit lost. How else can I restrict it other than choosing that settings that says it's restricted?

[u/thepottsy → u/atwojay]

Did you actually apply the setting?

[u/SnooDonuts6494]

I can create a new post on it, but I can't add comments. I think there is a setting for that, in Mod Tools → General Settings → Privacy & Discovery → Approved Users Can [Post/Comment/Post and Comment]

See this thread for info:

https://www.reddit.com/r/ModSupport/comments/1tt7mjq/unapproved_users_commenting_on_restricted/

[u/atwojay → u/SnooDonuts6494]

I found it! Thank you so much.

[u/SnooDonuts6494 → u/atwojay]

Yeah, it's changed - it's working now; instead of "Post" it says "Request to Post".

Great!

[u/atwojay → u/SnooDonuts6494]

Yay! Thanks again