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Quirky_Butterfly_946 t1_jcw5vll wrote

Anything or anyone from Meta/FB is going to do a disservice to any posters. I would like to see a 1yr hiatus from anything M/FB before allowing to moderate.

M/FB is a toxic and skewed social media platform that has done some real damage to society as a whole. I would not want to see that culture here.

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ladybug1259 t1_jcw83lb wrote

Definitely an issue. The mod banned a ton of people from that sub for a post where an Indian person was asking for input from other Indian people about western Mass communities and whether people had had racist or welcoming experiences. He claimed that asking about people's experiences was racist and as bad as the KKK. Then someone made another post calling out his behavior, someone else posted the first post with all the responses and I got banned for saying that his "asking whether people have had racist experiences is racist and discriminatory" take was shitty.

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A_Man_Who_Writes t1_jcw9c1h wrote

I got permanently banned from that sub for making an innocuous comment in a thread that the mod perceived as so toxic that they banned everyone who commented in said thread

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Unlucky-Boot-6567 t1_jcw9noq wrote

That user banned me for disagreeing with something they said. I think I literally said “I disagree”.

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Unlucky-Boot-6567 t1_jcwauax wrote

They also run the sub /r/truerandomthoughts

The subs only rule is to not piss them ( Linux-is-best ) off as stated in the welcome thread

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FirstOrderRouge t1_jcwe7bz wrote

Most reddit mods are not well mentally. You have to be pretty weird to want to moderate internet forums for free like that unless you’re truly passionate about the subject and the community.

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matt_cb t1_jcwi7kx wrote

Replying to Unlucky-Boot-6567 (#2,275,418)

I got banned for calling the post about Putin & the ICC warrant “irrelevant”. Didn’t say anything against Ukraine, I fully support them, but according to this mod saying that it is irrelevant is enough to be considered a Russian troll so I and anyone who said something similar got banned.

It’s worth noting the US isn’t even a part of the ICC. Trust me, I don’t like Putin, but this actually could not have less to do with Massachusetts.

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matt_cb t1_jcwilfj wrote

Replying to A_Man_Who_Writes (#2,275,395)

Was it the Putin/ICC thread? I got banned too, I stated it was irrelevant.

I also argued with the mod for a little bit in the comments (you know, since it was wrong to delete comments that weren’t offensive or rule breaking) and I got called a Russian troll and banned.

I did not say a single thing that was against Ukraine whatsoever, I am very much in support of them and even expressed that in my comments claiming the post was irrelevant.

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matt_cb t1_jcwk80u wrote

Replying to ladybug1259 (#2,275,322)

That mod’s reaction is unhinged. I would argue that NOT allowing people to talk about racist experiences they have been a victim of is racist or at the very least oppressive.

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matt_cb t1_jcwme8t wrote

Replying to EziPziLmnSqzi (#2,276,178)

That subreddit is surreal. There seems to be absolutely nobody posting except this mod.

Some of them are also fucking batshit, such as:

  • Bernie Sanders is conservative
  • “I have a sadistic side, but it is aimed toward the lowest of the low, such as racists, sexists, homophobics, etc...” (Listen, I hate racists, sexists, and homophobes as much as the next guy, but encouraging violence on anyone is never OK)
  • “Your existence is hilarious”
  • Anyone stating Nazis are still around are trying to rewrite history (like dude, neo-Nazis absolutely exist and are a threat)
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matt_cb t1_jcwn2va wrote

Replying to Sbatio (#2,276,214)

You’re r/LowellMA’s sole mod? I currently live in Lowell and lurk in that sub a lot. I know moderating is kind of a thankless job so I want to say I appreciate your moderation, most of the content on that sub is very useful and I never see anything offensive. Thank you for caring about the city and community!

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matt_cb t1_jcwngtz wrote

Replying to Girafferage (#2,276,211)

I was one of the people who got banned from that thread. Did not break a single rule, literally just claimed the post was irrelevant and then later called out the mod for deleting comments. I got called a Russian troll.

In fact, I got that exact same ban message. I honestly love how condescending it is, I’m thinking of putting it on my fridge. It’s impressive.

I sent a DM to one of the other mods about it and got no response. I’d bet that most if not all of the sub’s other moderators aren’t active anymore. It might just be Linux-is-best’s playground.

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Sbatio t1_jcwnqjy wrote

Replying to matt_cb (#2,276,370)

Yes I launched it and have always been the sole mod.

Thanks! I love my city and this is my favorite contribution, it’s awesome to hear that assessment.

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matt_cb t1_jcwo9w3 wrote

Replying to Sbatio (#2,276,412)

No, thank you! I’ve loved my time here, Lowell’s had an amazing comeback over the past decade or so.

If you do bring on a second mod please do not give linux-is-best the job 😂

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Girafferage t1_jcwpq0c wrote

If you got banned I made another subreddit until the mod issue gets resolved and I encourage people to cross post items for those who were wrongfully and randomly banned.

r/Massachusetts_US

I feel like the upvote/downvote system can do most the moderating, but if people want to have actual mods for what should be a very temporary subreddit, go for it.

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SileAnimus t1_jcx2783 wrote

Replying to ladybug1259 (#2,275,322)

That mod also is trying to use Ukraine to karma farm points. When people asked why he was posting about that on the Massachusetts subreddit he responded by banning multiple people. See the deleted comments here (set the drop down to show all comments).

When I sent a modmail question asking why so many comments were being deleted, he responded by banning me. Here is the chatlog.

Power tripping facebook content moderator getting off from not having anything meaningful to do at his janitorial job by banning people on a subreddit he managed to get mod status in. Either that or he's still reeling from his divorce from 8 years ago that he rants about all the time on his subreddit (I am not going to link to those posts out of privacy, but they are public on his profile).

Dude's fucked up, should not be a moderator.

Update: He has locked OP's thread.

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SileAnimus t1_jcx32rv wrote

Replying to EziPziLmnSqzi (#2,276,178)

It's basically that mod's subreddit for bragging and gloating about how he moderates. Every post you see there is him gloating to someone he banned for whatever reason.

For example, when he banned me for asking why comments were being deleted on his ICC spam post, he refused to reply to my message asking why he banned me (see the chat log here: https://imgur.com/a/iGGznUu)

He then immediately posted this post on his subreddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueRandomThoughts/comments/11v8kda/but_but_but_it_was_ok_before_no_it_was_not_you/

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SileAnimus t1_jcx3ar2 wrote

Replying to Girafferage (#2,276,211)

Nope, if you send in a mod mail message he bans you (like he did to me https://imgur.com/a/iGGznUu). You'd have to directly message one of the other subreddit mods for them to do something. But you can't see who mods a subreddit after you're banned.

Can you comment on the way this guy acts by any chance, /u/Ky1e? The new subreddit mod for /r/massachusetts, Linux, is straight up running the sub into the ground and banning users that didn't violate any rules (such as me).

Edit: Oh god, it's basically just ky1e, everyone else is either bot or dead accounts. The new guy basically runs the whole subreddit. That's awful.

Edit 2: Ayyy he blocked me.

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matt_cb t1_jcx4kqs wrote

Replying to SileAnimus (#2,277,230)

Thank you for sharing it. You’re 100% right with everything you said. I also like how Linux-is-best gave you the same ban message that I and everyone else got even though it was kind of a different situation and then just copy and pasted it in response to your follow up question too. This guy only knows Crtl+V.

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aphrolyn t1_jcxczw0 wrote

He seems like he doesn’t socialize with anyone offline and he is on an internet power trip.

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seanwalter54321 t1_jcxiu7e wrote

Also got the can on multiple other accounts by that wonderful human. Actually apparently I’m a nazi, that was the message I got before I got the ban hammer.

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ladybug1259 t1_jcxopf1 wrote

Replying to matt_cb (#2,276,395)

I couldn't find any other mods listed so I didn't even think it was worth submitting a modmail to ask about my ban. The only rule that I possibly broke was "don't be uncivil".

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jp_jellyroll t1_jcxtio2 wrote

Replying to Girafferage (#2,276,165)

That mod started their own subreddit where they basically post threads with titles directly addressing the people that were banned.

He says shit like, “I’m on the right side of history.” Completely delusional, man.

I got banned for commenting (as an Asian person) in the thread asking where other Asians live, eat, hang out, etc.

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swoldier_force t1_jcxu9np wrote

Replying to SileAnimus (#2,277,526)

Yup. I think he might have deleted at first, then realized it would create a further loop of drama.

Locking it just as bad as IMO as it stops constructive feedback and criticism. I don’t think anybody has an issue with blocking racist or homophobic shit, but it the power tripping, karma farming, and general psychotic behavior that is harming the subreddit.

And the he has posts a generic automated message from Reddit that is likely sent out in bulk as the evidence to justify his abuse.

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ozzgift t1_jcxwpsr wrote

Replying to matt_cb (#2,276,603)

Dont count on it. Reddit does really not take much action against mods. just got look up the drama with bostontrees and the mod there being a scumbag also .
Reddits lack of action against crazy mods like the Mass one are in part why this site is dying

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emptycoils t1_jcxy4ry wrote

Replying to FirstOrderRouge (#2,275,770)

And being passionate about the subject will only get you so far before the “community” you felt you were a part of turns on you and bites off your head for being “The Man”. I would actually probably rather have a minor amputation than be a mod of any subreddit again

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A_Man_Who_Writes t1_jcxz3j1 wrote

Replying to matt_cb (#2,276,027)

Nah it was a thread having to do with an Asian family moving to a town in MA and they were asking how they would be received. A legit question that the mod perceived as completely racist. Like, they said that even mentioning racial differences in any shape or form is racist and should not be tolerated. The only person in the thread who didn’t get banned was someone who made a comment shitting on everyone else in the thread for being racist. The mod banned us all, copied and pasted the same reasoning.

A couple days later I get a message from another mod apologizing for this “over-zealous” mod. I responded that I simply wanted my ban to be rescinded. But I guess I’m not allowed to message the mods for like 28 days following the ban. I’m annoyed because I spend the most time on the MA sub.

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seasoned-veteran t1_jcy1byc wrote

Why would it be "not OK" to work at Facebook/META? Do you have an approved jobs list? Is Starbucks ok? What about Amazon? Are mods allowed to work for huge corporate monstrosities like Walmart and Target? Or do they all have to be unemployed?

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lil_eidos t1_jcy6nmy wrote

I spent 15 minutes reading his profile. I need to talk a walk and breathe some fresh air. I fear I too shall start narrating my existence.

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bartnd t1_jcyart3 wrote

Replying to Unlucky-Boot-6567 (#2,276,983)

yea; I don't want to make any assumptions to their activity, but only posting once a week makes me think they're somewhat inactive. The only other non-automod on the sub seems to have stopped posting a year ago.

Seems like a good enough reason to add at least one more mod.

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lenswipe t1_jcyfge9 wrote

> mentions them working at META/Facebook which doesn't seem OK.

Well that explains why they're "a little unhinged"

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LSDTigers t1_jcykhr9 wrote

The online forum janitors dubbed "moderators" just can't stop pretending their mop is a royal scepter.

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Flat_Owl2401 t1_jcyrvog wrote

As we know Meta is a Micky Mouse platform and Mark Zuckerberg is complacent with scammers, people replicating dead people's accounts, and spammers.

I'm sure that moderator is a real peach like meta.

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writer_from_enfield t1_jcyw3k4 wrote

He banned me for posting a news story I wrote about Rep Ayanna Pressley's community meeting and warned me if I tried a work around he'd ban me from the whole reddit site. I am happy to hear I am not the only one.

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matt_cb t1_jcz0kyq wrote

Replying to writer_from_enfield (#2,281,181)

Great, so no independent journalism I guess. He also banned any news site with a paywall, so you can’t use most recognized sources either. The Boston Globe account said they’ve been trying to post non-paywalled articles and got banned and treated with hostility.

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CarDowntown6730 t1_jcz6pg7 wrote

Replying to TheCozierDaemon (#2,275,422)

I fucking can't. The idiot literally has a post about hoe is strategy is to dehumanize and be racist to racists. Literally his words. Jfc.

And people wonder why Facebook is such a fucking mess. Wish there was some way we could report this u hinged dude to them, hopefully he isn't in charge of anything important over there.

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jp_jellyroll t1_jczkaq0 wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#2,280,186)

0% effective because there's nothing in Reddit's TOS that says mods have to behave in a fair & transparent manner. That's why there are so many shitty Reddit mods, lol. They can be total unhinged loonies like that mod.

Any mod can ban anyone from their subreddit for any reason they see fit including "disagreeing with your comment" as unfair as it may seem. They can ban their entire community if they want. It would be up to the subreddit's other mods to stop that from happening by revoking mod privileges, reversing bans, etc.

Reddit as the corporate parent isn't going to do anything to intervene in a subreddit unless it's a violation of TOS -- harassment / doxxing, voting manipulation, illegal activity, etc.

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sarah1nicole t1_jd0f346 wrote

I hate that sub and r/boston for this reason. I get comments deleted frequently - for asking questons or posting sources. Basically anything that goes against what these mods r trynna push. It's an echo chamber to some extent.

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TheCozierDaemon OP t1_jd0hdse wrote

Replying to seasoned-veteran (#2,278,934)

I think Meta and specifically Facebook is an extremely problematic company that has had a long track record of awful moderation issues among others and I do not personally want somebody involved in any kind of moderator role in those companies moderating things on Reddit. Reddit isn't Facebook, but it's slowly getting there and that's an issue. I think this is a conflict of interests even if they don't get paid for moderating on Reddit.

Yes Starbucks is OK, we don't have a genocide in Myanmar and heightened extremism due to Starbucks as far as we know.

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swoldier_force t1_jd0prdd wrote

Replying to sarah1nicole (#2,284,891)

This is why I’m a fan of the whole upvote/downvote system. It made Reddit what it was. If a post/comment is trolling or offensive let the people downvote it into oblivion. The system works.

When there is actual hate or threat of violence, then a moderator should step in and deliver a warning, followed by a ban if necessary.

Subreddit rules should be open to occasion discussion and community review.

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Phlink75 t1_jd13xcw wrote

Just shared a link from the Boston sub about this.

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Unique-Public-8594 t1_jd2fk38 wrote

Replying to swoldier_force (#2,285,600)

I get that mods can do whatever they want in their sub as long as it doesn’t break TOS.

I also get that reddit requires mods to delete racist comments.

But… It’s just bizarre to me that while talking about diversity in an inclusive way, in my opinion, makes a person anti-racist, in linux’s opinion it makes you a racist. That is one weird definition of racism. By that definition, Michelle Obama is a racist for writing Becoming and Alex Haley is a racist for writing Roots, no?

Last I heard, POC consider “see no color” mentality as disrespectful.

Source: Ted Talk on See No Color

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sethillgard t1_jd30mwo wrote

I got banned too for asking about the new r/Massachusetts_us subreddit.

That mod is unhinged.

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