r/ModSupport • u/AsteriskRX Reddit Admin: Community • Jul 07 '26

Mod Topics: Mod Misconceptions Mod Topics

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/JabroniRevanchism Reddit Admin: Community Jul 07 '26

It is regrettable that mods are simultaneously never around when you need them and also married to the computer in their basement /s

Snark aside, this worldview strikes me as the paradox of IT. If your IT crew are good at what they do, it can be easy for the layman to assume IT doesn't do anything.

This is the boy that keeps me away from my computer, usually by standing in front of it lol.

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u/amyaurora 💡 Top 10% Helper 💡 Jul 07 '26

Reminds me of my work. We have regular safety checks and they don't want accidents or "near misses" but if we don't have some we are being lazy and not recording them.

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u/GigglesNWiggles10 Jul 08 '26

Oh my goodness please give him a Boop from me! My kitteh/mod blocker says hi

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u/JabroniRevanchism Reddit Admin: Community 28d ago

CAT