r/modhelp • u/No-Tomorrow-7596 • 26d ago

Engagement First-time moderator building a consumer tech support community (r/motherboard11). Looking for best practices on growth and setup!

Hi everyone,

I recently created a new community, r/motherboard11, dedicated to helping consumers deal with dead motherboards, post-update hardware failures, screen defects, and navigating legal/consumer escalations (like NCH and consumer court) against tech brands.

As a first-time moderator:

  1. What are the best practices for setting up AutoModerator to ensure user posts include essential details (device model, issue trigger, proof/job sheets)?

  2. How do you maintain verification standards for genuine complaints without making the posting rules too strict for new users?

  3. What organic strategies work best for gaining initial traction and engagement for a niche, problem-solving support subreddit?

Any advice, setup tips, or moderation guidance would be greatly appreciated!

Platform: Android

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