Screenshot shows three comments being removed from [email protected] (this community) by one of 196’s mods with the reason for removal being “.” (literally just a period).

I looked into this and discovered that the comments were just some fairly polite, if snarky, comments in response to the mod themselves. I could not identify a reason for comment removal per the site or community rules, so if there was one, “.” doesn’t cut it.

This is a callout post y’all. Do better. Start putting actual moderation reasons into the modlog for the benefit of you and other mods, otherwise what is the point of a transparent and federated platform?

As of now, it looks like the mod involved is just using their mod powers in a self-serving fashion. I am not making that accusation now, but that’s how it looks.

Please and thank you. Mods here do an excellent job keeping 196 on Lemmy a bearable place to be, and I know you are already struggling to staff the positions, but please also hold one another accountable when it comes to misuse of power. Thanks :)

  • SupraMario@lemmy.world
    1·
    6 months ago

    Which makes my point stand. If it’s effecting your mental health, modding isnt for you. How no one here is understanding that is beyond me. Being a mod/admin on anything that deals with people/the public is a thankless job and requires thick skin.

    • lud@lemm.ee
      3·
      6 months ago

      The thing is that everyone is affected. Everyone just reacts differently and it might take a bit longer for some people.

      It isn’t healthy for anyone.

      Maybe someone without any empathy whatsoever can be fine, but not anyone else.

      • SupraMario@lemmy.world
        2·
        6 months ago

        Sure, it can be, not denying that. You can have plenty of empathy and still learn to ignore trolls and drama and just do the job.