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Comment on Reddit demands moderators remove NSFW labels, or else in ~tech
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Comment on Reddit demands moderators remove NSFW labels, or else in ~tech
partyhat Link ParentI think the problem though is that many are moderators of communities they care about, with members they care about. Like the article said, they fear any changes to the moderation team would hurt...I think the problem though is that many are moderators of communities they care about, with members they care about. Like the article said, they fear any changes to the moderation team would hurt the people who possibly rely on the subreddit for things like emotional support (i.e. r/military). I would think doing the bare minimum would hurt them more than Reddit.
I don’t disagree that Reddit has become a monstrosity, but moving a community isn’t that easy, as we’re seeing with the splits between so many early alternatives and not knowing what’s going to survive longer term.
I’m also not saying that the moderators see their community as an oasis in the desert. But when you care about individuals in the community, there’s a sense of obligation to not let them down.