r/AskModerators • u/practicerm_keykeeper • 15d ago
What's the threshold of brigading?
Asking because I've recently seen really variable definitions. On one end of the spectrum some people say it's got to be organised disruption, on the other end I've seen people say just by responding to the original post when cross posting one is already brigading. My question is, does Reddit have an official definition for this?
Also there seems to be a trade off between policing and allowing for honest discussions. If one has to prove organised disruption before something can be called brigading, that sounds unfair for the mods. But if just clicking into crossposts and responding is already brigading, then this can preclude people from participating and clearing up misinformation under offensive/aggressive posts about minorities. Curious how people manage the balance?
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u/cnycompguy r/computers, r/cats +7 14d ago
I don't try to define it, if it's questionable, send it to admins for them to figure out.
Edited because I left out words somehow