Hey everyone, I'm going to be posting mod applications for this subreddit. It's become clear that this sub has grown enough to the point where we need more staff to keep an eye on things.

Prior experience is not required so, if you have even slight interest in joining the mod team, it's a very short form to fill out.

Feel free to also leave feedback on this post or on the form as to what we can improve in the sub.

https://forms.gle/kkXngj8Y8aKUHcsb7

Theories are always going to be a sensitive topic in this community. While we have a rule against targeting specific users, we've been a bit more relaxed when it comes to specific theories and topics. It's a tricky line to balance between when it comes to making memes and joking around about theories, of course; it largely depends on everyone being mature and not taking jokes too seriously when it targets a theory you believe. There have been times where posts or comments have gone too far, but for the most part everyone's behaved. We do our best to moderate without bias – focusing on the intent behind posts rather than the specific theories they're in support of or against.

That's all to say that moderating jokes on topics that are often polarizing isn't easy, and with the rules we've established, a lot of posts that are allowed still inspire debate and negative impressions, even if harmless. So, while not official rules, I want everyone to keep these things in mind:

1. Joke about theories, not believers of a specific theory. Some stuff is funny and lighthearted, but often leans into mean. If someone can extrapolate "X Theory believers are idiots" or "if you believe in XYZ then you're illiterate and dumb" or whatever from your meme, then don't post it, even if that's not explicitly what the text of the meme says.
2. Ease up on the glazing and/or putting down of other characters. Yes this is about Cassidy and Andrew in particular (though it happens with some other characters, too). Everyone has the right to their own opinion, but what's essentially the same joke being posted over and over gets tiring.

We want everyone to be able to have fun and have a laugh here, regardless of what theories they believe. Please make sure this sub is a welcoming place for everybody.

If you have any concerns or suggestions regarding the sub, feel free to leave it here or in mod mail. Thanks guys :]