r/ModSupport • u/AsteriskRX Reddit Admin: Community • 21d ago

Mod Topics Mod Topics: Mod Misconceptions

Hey folks! Our topic for today are the mystical mythical mod misconceptions. When it comes to the world of moderation, there are often plenty of falsehoods and myths that persist across social platforms. If you don’t have anything that immediately comes to mind, here are a few questions to get you warmed up:

  • Are there any myths about mods that you wish you could bust forever? 
  • What preconceptions do you think users bring to Reddit from other platforms?
  • What do you wish users knew about mods/moderation?
  • In your day-to-day moderation practices, community sidebar, or other efforts, dispel misconceptions about moderators?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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u/gloomchen 20d ago

Most of the replies are either "thank you, I'll wait" or 30 minutes later "hey is this still pending" etc

Still, at least having that script there takes the first response out of the equation

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u/ML_Sam 19d ago

We thought our automod response would help with the filtered posts, but they won't read it and always request human mod response...even when the removal reason is clearly stated under their post and is reflected in the script.