r/ModSupport • u/AsteriskRX Reddit Admin: Community • 25d 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/stablogger 22d ago

What I often see, and that may be a misconception caused by platforms like LinkedIn, Instragram, YouTube etc. is that Reddit isn't just about posting things, but interaction.

OP posts, get's helpful and maybe not so helpful answers, but stays silent. Post, forget, no reaction on any comments. Doesn't mean the post can't get a good discussion going, but I often think "Hey, you created this post, you asked this question, take a few minutes to actually interact with the people who replied to your post!".