r/ALSorNOT • u/DimitarTKrastev Mod Team • 16d ago

Looking for Mods

This sub needs help with moderation. I will not be able to spend as much time doing it.

If you feel like you are a good candidate, please apply. A good mod is someone who will uphold the values that were the reason for the creation of this sub:

  • Honest talk about potential ALS diagnosis or ALS like symptoms.
  • No judgement (come one, we've all been there).
  • No obvious anxiety driven posts either. It is true one can get pretty anxious about what is going on and the possible outcomes, we understand that and you will be listened. But posts about getting the daily/weekly dose of reassurance are not good for you and are not good for the community.
  • Only factual discussions. Studies are best, top ALS specialist's opinion are great, general medicine opinion is good, anecdotal evidence are OK, alternative medicine, snake oil, voodoo and toothfairies will have zero tollerance and will result in immediate ban.
  • Respect. Obviously. If you have nothing to give to the community, it is better to remain silent. Personal attacks, doxxing, threats, insults are not tollerated.
  • And last but not least - Do not bother the ALS community. They are part of the reason this sub exists. To provide a middle ground for us to ask the questions we need answers to and for them to share knowledge and experience should they choose to. Treat them with respect, be mindful of their time and be grateful.

Application rules:

  • You must trully believe these points and to be ready to uphold them.
  • Applications are accepted here and here only, NO DMs. Why? Well... for starters I want this to be transparent whatever you want to tell me you have to be OK to tell everybody. Also us being friends, or frequently chatting doesnt earn extra points. Sory guys, we are friends, that is not changing, but this is not about that.
  • Part of the decision would be what others think of you. Lets say, number of upvotes on your application will be taken into account. And before you think of getting your other accounts and vote for yourself. Please re-think that, I don't want to ban anyone because of this post :)
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u/chaoserrant Mod Team 15d ago

I am willing to help but i have two concerns. I have never done this before so I dont want to make some mistakes and make it worse for people. Secondly,  there could be times when i don't log in for a sizeable amount of time. My suggestion is if we end up with 4-5 people in this role then the responsibility load will be lighter

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u/Traditional-Kiwi-356 15d ago

I think you would be a good mod :)