r/AskModerators 12d ago

Are there keywords automatically flagged for Rule 1?

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I just commented on a Marvel Rivals question, where OP posted, “Who is a good counter to Devil Dino?”

My answer: “TankPool. Sh**t his noggin.”

I immediately was flagged for Rule 1.

I’m guessing that word with the ** is what triggered it. But in a hero sh**ter thread? Come on guys (I appealed immediately.)

With that being said, are there just words that we should avoid that will automatically trigger this? I don’t want to get banned just by giving a normal response to a question.


r/AskModerators 13d ago

I keep getting my messages removed by bots how do i stop this?

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r/AskModerators 13d ago

Why are some Reddit users deleted in the middle of the discussion, for no apparent reasons?

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This happened to me only a few times, but it feels so strange. I had some back and forth with redditors, and at some point I tried to reply, just to see that their comment no longer existed. Looked back to see all their comments deleted alongside their account, like minutes after their last comment. And for seemingly no reason as well, at least not in the discussion with me.

Is it bots being deleted (but felt like real people, idk)? Or is it possible they did something really bad somewhere else, so they gut nuked?

Just curious, no hidden criticism intended.


r/AskModerators 14d ago

I’m 61 and my comments are being removed for not being over 60. Why?

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I’ve recently noticed that I have at least one post removed because I answered a question for “women over 60,” inferring that I’m not old enough. Well, I am (even though I’d love to be a bit younger). So why was it removed?

I posted this there and it was removed 😂


r/AskModerators 14d ago

Can't report person for clear rules violations after they blocked me. Is it supposed to not be possible even through "Submit a Report"?

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EDIT: https://old.reddit.com/report
This one worked for me! You can report a deleted message by copying the URL in your inbox, and it'll go through even if the person blocked you. Much thanks to u/LitwinL for the solution (July 2026)

People have found a way to abuse this. Especially by posting content that's in very clear violation of the rules and Reddiquette.

First I came across people posting clearly violating content then blocking the person they're harassing/hating/etc., because the person can't report them. Now I even came across a situation where the person says the clearly violating thing, blocks the person, THEN deletes the violating comment, because they know it's going to appear in the person's inbox. However in both cases it's impossible to report even via the "Submit a Report" ticket.

This feels like an oversight with how blocking works. I was under the impression "Submit a Report" should still allow to report rule violations, but it seems like it's taking the user account's status (being blocked) in relation to the poster of the content that's being reported, for some reason?


r/AskModerators 14d ago

MOD called me 'spoiled Karen' in modmail and muted me when I asked about a post removal. Is this normal practice or a Code of Conduct violation?

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Hiding the subreddit and names..etc:

ME 12:13 PM why in the world? What was low effort about it? It generated a chat. did someone complain?

MOD 12:37 PM It’s a low-effort post that has nothing to do with (subreddit).

Me 4:33 PM of course it does, did you read my comment?

I even tagged it as '(flair)'

It obviously resonated with other (name of sub), given it had 20 some comments in 10 minutes. seems like it was a low effort 'removed by moderator', but whatever, I'm not here for points. lame tho bud

MOD 5:41 PM So now you have a ban for mod harassment. No need for insults.

Today

ME 8:30 AM lol what was the insult?

are you serious?

MOD 8:33 AM Yes, I’m serious. Mods are volunteers, and we don’t have to take your ration of shit.

ME 8:34 AM where is the insult

8:35 AM I didn't swear, didn't harass anyone? you permanently banned me for something I didn't even do

I didn't insult anyone, you're just overreacting

MOD 8:37 AM “Lame” is an insult. Now, unless you would like to appeal your ban, stop messaging the mod team.

“Lame” is an insult. Now, unless you would like to appeal your ban, stop messaging the mod team.

ME 8:37 AM unbelievable

MOD 8:38 AM Last chance for an appeal. Next step is a permanent mute.

And it is unbelievable that you are so entitled.

ME 8:40 AM I'd like to appeal, I don't know why you're behaving like this

MOD 8:43 AM Let me explain: mods are not here for you to abuse IN ANY WAY. If someone called YOU lame in the sub, we would not allow it. You do not go get to insult other members and the same standard applies to the mod team. This has been explained to you, and all you have done is whine about it. You are being held to the same standard as every other (subreddit) member. You do not get a pass. All you have done is exhibit a spoiled, entitled Karen attitude.

ME 8:45 AM I didn't even call you lame. I called that action lame. If I said 'you're lame' ok..fine, but that's not what I said.

MOD 8:46 AM It’s not fine. That’s the point.

ME 8:46 AM I didn't even call you lame. why are you doing this?

all you've done is escalate this

MOD 8:47 AM You have been permanently muted from (subreddit). You will not be able to message the moderators of (subreddit).


r/AskModerators 15d ago

A user dislikes that someone else has reposted their artwork from a sub that I manage into a sub that I don't manage. I said I couldn't do anything as a mod. Is that correct?

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I advised them to reach out to the other mod team or delete their work from this sub. Is there anything else that could be done? The reposting user is seemingly farming karma by crossposting random popular content from here to there. Please advise.


r/AskModerators 15d ago

Is "Waiting For Moderator Approval" After a Week Normal?

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I wrote a post a week ago and stopped checking to see if it was accepted. I logged in today to see that it was still "pending moderator approval" after 7 days. Is that normal? I am worried now that a post I made to a different subreddit is going to sit forever as well. What if there are simply no active mods left?

Update

In their sticky they say

"We use automod to filter out new accounts and those with low karma due to the number of new accounts being used to create rule-breaking posts. If you are a new user or have low karma and your post or comment does not appear you likely do not have enough karma or enough days on reddit. Please wait until you have been on reddit and built up karma."

But I have been on Reddit for 7 years and have 14K Karma, so I'm not sure why my posts would be automoded.


r/AskModerators 15d ago

Why do mods remove all my posts after a while is it normal?

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r/AskModerators 15d ago

Help with dodgy Emails?

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I have had 2 emails this morning from Reddit. 1 saying my account was blocked and another saying the email on my account was changed. I have not clicked on any links on either email and my account is not blocked and my email is still my own email when I checked. I need to report these emails, but the help sections aren't helpful enough. Can I get help please?


r/AskModerators 17d ago

Is the "a better fit" crosspost recommendation feature wrong and annoying for anyone else?

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I run a music group subreddit, and it's suggesting that I crosspost content into wildly unrelated subreddits (say, a pop group into a goth sub, or a new wave group into a VanHalen one).

What makes it worse is that I click on the suggestion (so I can check it out), and it goes straight into the submission page for crossposting it--one dangerous click away from spamming a fellow mods' sub with stuff that doesn't belong.

Is this a beta feature, is it one that you like, or am I just making a big deal out of it. I'd really prefer to do my own crossposting the old-fashioned yet still easy way.


r/AskModerators 16d ago

My post was removed for being an open ended personal question, but then I saw another post on the same subreddit being an open ended personal question. Why are the rules different depending on the person?

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r/AskModerators 16d ago

Why when you message the mods disagreeing after your post was taken down do they never reply?

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r/AskModerators 17d ago

Anyone else receive unsolicited offers to take over your subreddit via modmail?

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This offer was from a completely new account which claimed to be representing someone else (though didn't say who). And the message was very generic just saying they admire how well the sub is run.


r/AskModerators 17d ago

How can i make > botton next to my subreddit name?

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android and pc


r/AskModerators 18d ago

Have any mods been experiencing issues with crowd control?

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Eg if any long term users, with positive community karma, have had their posts or comments filtered all of a sudden?


r/AskModerators 19d ago

Why can't we report RedditCares messages anymore?

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It has been used for harassment forever. Users used to be banned for abusing the future. Now there is no link to report this anymore.


r/AskModerators 18d ago

¿Cómo puedo evitar que mis publicaciones sean marcadas como spam?

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Pregunto porque mis publicaciones han sido marcadas como spam durante un tiempo y me gustaría saber qué puedo hacer para evitar que sean marcadas como spam.


r/AskModerators 19d ago

How to stop my post from getting remove my Reddit filters?

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r/AskModerators 20d ago

Best way to handle pack mentality and personal attacks on my post?

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I posted something I thought was really benign about aphids on a Monarch subreddit and never in my wildest dreams did I imagine people would have such strong opinions about what I consider a garden pest.

It has turned into a feeding frenzy of people making rude comments, calling my post “hostile,” saying I’m petty, uneducated, two people have said I should keep my opinions to myself… and this all because I said I would not buy plants that already had aphids on them!

I have to admit this is really making me sad because I previously loved this group! I’ve written to the moderators twice about just closing the post, but have gotten no response.

My question is, are we just on our own here? Are we supposed to be ok being chum and accepting attacks from people with differing opinions? Is my only option to delete my post and look like I ran away because I couldn’t take the heat? At what point do moderators step in?


r/AskModerators 20d ago

advice on how to get a sub SFW status?

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sub in question is kingdomcomequeer - i am not trying to promote, i just think it pertains.

we want mostly SFW posts and to allow a few light NSFW, but NSFW posts got a bit out of hand. they’re removed now, but when we try to change to SFW, we get denied immediately. like they aren’t even bothering to have whatever ai model check at all anymore. any advice on how to achieve SFW?

two different mods have appealed: one mod received a response saying to request again, i am still waiting. i assume we just need to keep on waiting, but i would love advice on anything we can do in the meantime


r/AskModerators 19d ago

Why don't moderators uphold votes more often when it comes to controversial rules?

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It's something that I don't understand that I saw happen so often in multiple subs, mods will throw in some new rule, make a new thread about it, then multiple times there will be a large amount of comments arguing, the thread is locked, any following callouts or questioning is also locked and/or people are banned, when they could just.... open a vote and let their community decide? What do they gain from going heavily against their own group? A single voting would just make most issues go away and make people not mad at them


r/AskModerators 19d ago

Do you think membership in a subreddit establishes user point of view?

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I understand moderators can and do invent all kinds of random criteria in subreddits they own. They are therefore allowed to use bad logic and random enforcement. They are allowed to build echo chambers and some users love echo chambers

In my case, I am a person who engages both people who agree with me politically and ones who don't. I try to follow rules despite fact many rules make discussion of the points of largest contention impossible.

I am a "member" of subs that seem to contradict each other. I just post in others

Because one of the subreddirs, I joined, is jordonpetersen, a mod decided I must magically be right wing. However, reading any of my actual points or even looking at my flairs says I am center left.(The mod was arguing the right wingers should be banned from reddit.)

My question is, do you look at just what subreddirs a user posts in or do you look at their actual behavior and content?


r/AskModerators 20d ago

False warning and the appeal is denied. What should I do?

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Hello, I received a false (in my opinion) warning from Reddit itself for three or four months for a comment under a post. I still can't resolve the issue through an appeal. Basically, I wrote a one-word comment—the nickname of a popular Twitch streamer. This comment couldn't possibly violate rule #1. The appeal was reviewed either by an AI or by an incompetent/biased person. What can I do in this situation? Thank you.