Screenshot shows three comments being removed from !196@lemmy.blahaj.zone (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 :)

  • Queue@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    26·
    10 months ago

    Alright, I’ll try to do better. I will say that while this doesn’t defend my actions, I’ve been under a high amount of stress in the last 2 weeks. If people want, I will resign as mod without question.

    EDIT: Restored the posts with “Restored due to community feedback/me being a dick.”

    EDIT 2: I am going to do some shopping and chores, if the community wants me gone, I will remove myself when I am back, or have the mod team boot me.

    • Barbarian@sh.itjust.works
      16·
      10 months ago

      Gonna throw my hat into the ring here and say this kind of self-reflection and improvement is exactly how communities of any kind improve.

      People have problems, stress and issues. This shit happens. The ability to say “I fucked up”, then fix the fuckup and prevent similar fuckups happening in future is how we as a global society improve and become better people.

      In short: everyone should attempt to be better, that’s all anyone can ask.

      • IzzyScissor@lemmy.world
        5·
        10 months ago

        Completely agree. I understand that as of now, Queue has stepped down as a mod, but I hope that at such a time in the future where their mental health is better that they will return. The ability to say, ‘You’re right. I’m too stressed to properly do this right now. Here’s what I’ll do instead’ is incredibly appreciated.

        That’s the kind of person I WANT as a mod, provided that they actually take the time to de-stress, reflect and come back as a better person.

      • Queue@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
        11·
        10 months ago

        Mainly because I sometimes need a reality check. I agreed to be a mod here at a normal point of the last year, and the last ~5 months have been putting so much weird shit in my brain it’s not been healthy.

            • drislands@lemmy.world
              6·
              10 months ago

              Honestly mad respect for owning it. No one’s perfect all the time, and it takes a lot of courage to be able to admit when those mistakes happen.

              In my opinion, that makes you MORE qualified to be a mod – not less.

              • nfh@lemmy.world
                6·
                10 months ago

                Yeah I’d rather see an Internet community keep a mod who has shown they’re capable of introspection then they made a mistake, than try and pretend they can find a new mod who won’t make mistakes.

        • Gormadt@lemmy.blahaj.zone
          3·
          10 months ago

          Anyone who says being a mod for a community is easy has never been one

          That shit is hella hard on your mental health

          IMO an ideal mod team is one where there’s enough mods that all of them only have to head over to their community once every few days so that it doesn’t become overwhelming

          • SupraMario@lemmy.world
            0·
            10 months ago

            Only if you give a fuck, be an adult and ignore that shit, and if you can’t, then being a mod is not something for you.

              • SupraMario@lemmy.world
                0·
                10 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
                  2·
                  10 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
                    1·
                    10 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.

              • SupraMario@lemmy.world
                0·
                10 months ago

                Lol I mod multiple large subs. I hardly ban anyone and am very pro free speech. People bitch about changes and target me and my fellow mods but we ignore it because it’s petty drama at the end of the day. My point still stands, if you get emotional and abuse your power like this mod did because some user talked shit about you, you’re a terrible mod. Judging by your comment, you have no clue what you’re talking about, but that’s typical for the Internet.

                • shneancy@lemmy.world
                  0·
                  10 months ago

                  I’ve been a moderator of a large discord server for the past 2 years, none of the problems were solved by “ignoring the drama”

    • nickwitha_k (he/him)@lemmy.sdf.org
      1·
      10 months ago

      I think that your willingness to self-examine, admit fault, and attempt to make amends speaks well of your character and suitability as a mod (if you desire to continue and it is healthy for you to do so). You come across as genuine and willing to try to listen and self-correct.

      We all have bad days/weeks/months/years. It’s unfortunately just part of being human. And we all do things that we may not think are necessarily right when reflecting on them, often because of emotional state, etc. That’s ok. Yeah, it may cause some hurt or upset, and damage that we do may not always be repairable but, that’s just life as a social being. As long as you try to do better, there’s nothing more anyone can legitimately ask of you. Personal growth and emotional health isn’t linear - don’t beat yourself up if you hit a rut. You’re human; screwing up is one of our species’ greatest talents.

      Please take care of yourself and see what you can do to address stressors in your life, where possible. Your well-being is more important and any moderation queue. If taking some time away is needed but you wish to continue, please coordinate with the other mods to get it.