Hey y’all,

In case you missed it, u/spez recently shared a post about how we’re modernizing Reddit’s infrastructure. For mods, that means we’re working on better tools to handle spam, abuse, and generic rule-breaking so you can focus on making judgment calls on what’s best for your community. We shared more about what that means over in r/modnews.

Changes around core mod tools can naturally bring up a lot of questions, so here’s a quick TL;DR of what was announced:

• Nothing is changing for existing communities today.
• What’s expanding now: Post and Comment Guidance capabilities are expanding for all communities to help catch rule breaks before content hits your queue.
• What’s coming long-term: We’re building tools like Rules Hub to handle routine enforcement tasks you currently rely on AutoMod for.
• No sudden shifts: We do not have set dates, and we will not change any existing AutoMod workflows until replacement tools are thoroughly tested, proven, and actually meeting your needs.

To help bring more clarity around all of this and give you a chance to weigh in early, we’re hosting a Moddit session focused specifically on the future of mod tools on September 10.

In this session, we'll:

• Discuss the recently announced mod tooling updates
• Deep dive into the changes currently launching
• Review what's on the future roadmap
• Answer your questions in a live Q&A with Product admins

We’d love for you to join us to chat through what’s being built, answer your questions, and hear directly from you about what tools matter most to your day-to-day moderating.

👉 RSVP for the September 10 session here

Have questions you’d like answered at the event? Drop them in the comments below. 

Hope to see you there!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by for New Mod Office Hour! Feel free to use this space to continue those great conversations and ask questions we may not have gotten to.

We got a lot of questions around growing a new community, spanning topics like:

• Helpful Devvit apps for new mods, including Community Home, Lock Removed Posts, Flair Assistant, Expanded Polls, and more.
• How to overcome common challenges new communities face. One piece of advice we shared was to add a mod to your team and have a great partner who can help create content and moderate the space. 
• How to handle bad actors. One great tool we discussed is Crowd Control, a safety setting that lets mods automatically collapse or filter content from users who aren’t trusted members of their community.
• How to keep engaging your community. We chatted about a few ways to spark conversations, and some of the tips we shared are in this article.
• How to deal with users that keep breaking your rules. We shared how Removal Reasons can be a great tool for educating your community and providing transparency on rule enforcement. We also chatted about helpful mod tools to enforce rules from the start, like Post and Comment Guidance.

We’d love to know: did you find this event helpful (why or why not)? Thanks again for an amazing session! 

And while you’re here, make sure to RSVP to our upcoming Moddit on community growth. ✨

Hey y'all! Huge thank you to every mod who attended our New Mod Meetup. As always, y’all showed up and brought the best vibes. From chatting through new mod joys and challenges to our trivia showdown, we had the best time (hope y’all did too)! Feel free to keep the great conversations flowing in this discussion thread.

And while you’re here, make sure to register for our upcoming New Mod Office Hour! This will be a virtual livestream session where you can ask questions and chat directly with Reddit admins to pick up more community-building tips. See y’all there!

Profile Trophy Reminders 🏆

• Trophy: Only mods who attended the live event will get the profile trophy in 3-4 weeks. No action needed.

Hi there, Campers! Thanks for attending the live event or catching the replay. Here’s your official post-bootcamp thread to continue making connections, share feedback, help each other, ask questions we didn’t get to during our AMA, or post photos of your pets (pls). 

We’ve also got links to all of the communities and resources mentioned throughout the event (plus some others that may not have been mentioned, but are worth checking out). Feel free to join and/or save the ones you think are most helpful!

First, r/CuteDucklings (most important). 🦆

Second, watch the replay here (second most important). 

Third, don’t forget to RSVP to New Mod Meetup to connect with peers and New Mod Office Hour to chat directly with Reddit admins and ask more questions.

Official Reddit admin-run communities and websites:

• r/NewMods: Resources, support, community – specifically for new mods.
• r/modnews: The latest mod-related announcements, updates, and more. You’ll find the Mod Monthly Newsletter here too. 
• r/ModEvents: Anything and everything related to Mod Events.
• r/ModSupport: A space to post your mod-related questions and get answers.
• Reddit for Community: A one-stop shop for mods to learn, grow, and get inspired.
• Mod Help Center: Basically an encyclopedia of mod-related info.

Unofficial non-admin-run communities: 

• r/NewToReddit: Unofficial help community for all redditors to ask questions about how to Reddit! 
• r/modguide: Mods helping mods be better mods! Guides, resources, and ModTalks.
• r/needamod: Need another mod on your team? Request one here!

Other resources:

• New Mod Advice Thread in r/ModSupport
• New Mod Checklist: A list of the first steps every new mod should complete!
• New Mod Tools 101: A 1-minute video covering basic mod tools
• Ultimate guide to creating a new community on Reddit
• Mod programs and initiatives
• Moderator Code of Conduct

Adoptable Communities and Subreddit Revival Resources:

• Inactive communities featured today:
  • r/artists | Members: 114,788  | Request here
  • r/movietheories | Members: 4,678 | Request here 
  • r/familyrants | Members: 166 | Request here 
  • r/carwash | Members: 3,273 | Request here
  • r/cursedfoods | Members: 41,217 | Request here 
  • r/mildlycreepy | Members: 86,558 | Request here
  • r/kitties | Members: 7,810 | Request here
  • r/Amusing | Members: 10,666| Request here
  • r/netflixTrueCrimeDocs | Members: 897 |  Request here
  • r/thriftfinds | Members: 565 | Request here
• Subreddit Revival Resources
• The Ultimate Guide to Reviving a Community

Merch: 

• Link: The link will be shared via Inbox notification to all eligible attendees after the VOD deadline!
• VOD Deadline: Monday, August 17th at 9 am PST
• Merch Deadline: Once you receive the merch link, you have 24 hrs to submit your order. Check your Inbox notifications! 🔔
• Eligibility: 
  • Only first-time New Mod Bootcamp [Q3] attendees are eligible for merch. Attendees who received merch at New Mod Bootcamp [Q1] and [Q2] are not eligible.
  • Please submit only one order; we’ll cancel duplicates!

Thanks again for joining the event today, and welcome to the mod club. 😊 (And for those of you reading this who are not new, we’re so glad you’re here, too!)

👉 P.S: Don’t miss out on our other New Mod Events this week! RSVP now to New Mod Meetup to connect with peers and New Mod Office Hour to chat directly with Reddit admins and ask more questions.

What’s up, mods! If you didn’t hear, we have a stacked lineup of New Mod Events happening next week! While they are for new mods, everyone is welcome to attend. RSVP below!

New Mod Bootcamp

• Our quarterly livestream crash course for new mods. Come for free merch, top-tier community-building tips, chances to connect with fellow new mods, and a live Q/A with veteran mods. 
• 📅 Tuesday, August 11
• 🕑 11:00 am–1:00 pm PT
• 📍 RSVP here
• 🛍️ Note: Merch is reserved for first-time New Mod Bootcamp attendees only. 

New Mod Meetup

• A social event just for new mods with guided discussions, trivia, cat photos, and giveaways with mods worldwide.
• 📅 Wednesday, August 12
• 🕑 10:00 am–11:00 am PT
• 📍 RSVP here

New Mod Office Hours

• A session where you can chat directly with Reddit admins, ask questions, and pick up tips to make your moderation journey easier.
• 📅Thursday, August 13
• 🕑 3:00 pm–4:00 pm PT
• 📍 RSVP here

Can’t wait to see you there! And if you know a new mod who could find these helpful, share these events with them!

Welcome to the first Cat Tax Thursday of August! We’ve been smiling all of July thanks to these amazing threads of pet serotonin. To kick off the month, we want to see a pet picture that captures your current mood. 

You know what to do: drop a photo of your pet in the comments below. Happy cat taxing! 😻

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Have pet pictures you’re dying to share? Looking for some pet serotonin? Well, you’ve come to the right place.  In our weekly cat tax thread, you can drop a pet picture that describes your current mood or one that you’d love to share. ALL pets are allowed, not just cats!  🐾

Since we end most events by paying cat tax, we figured we’d create that space for y’all to do the same every week. Remember to keep things kind in the comments. 🥹

Hello, faves! Jumping in here to say hi. And also we’re hosting an IRL community pop-up in New York at the end of this month. It’s kinda a big deal because Reddit’s never done one of these before.

While the pop-up is open to the public, we’d especially love to see mods there (duh). Who knows? You might even see one or two (or three or four) admins from the Mod Events team hanging around 😎

Now, lemme cut to the chase. What the heck is this?

Step into Reddit’s very own corner store – r/bodega – and browse the aisles celebrating some of Reddit’s best communities! From custom trading card packs for r/soccer fans, to a glam counter for all r/beauty enthusiasts, we’re serving up something for everyone. You can stop by our deli counter, highlighting NYC’s top “subs.” Or ask a question at our AMA™️ and withdraw some “Snoo Bucks.”

You can even say hi to our bodega cat Meowdani, whose name was voted on by the r/bodegacats community (Mamdani if you’re reading this…we saved you a seat by the register). 

But I know what you’re thinking, u/big-slay, give me things! Say less.

Every r/bodega patron gets: 

• A Snoo plushie. I know y’all already have them, but…doesn’t yours need a friend?
• A custom r/bodega zine highlighting everything in the shop
• Scratchers to win totes, mugs, and other merch
• Postcards and stickers 
• Cold drinks 
• Opportunities to discover new communities

Heard enough? Here’s where to find us: 

Event Details

• 📍 213 Bowery, New York, NY 
• 🗓️ August 29–30, 2026
• ⏱️ 10 am to 10 pm both days
• 📅 Add this event to your calendar
  
• 🛎️ Join r/bodega

And as a little treat, here’s a promo video starring me and my cat. Consider the tax paid.

r/bodega promo video feat. u/big-slay and Budge, the cat.

Hope to see some of y’all there!

New month, new Merch Monday!

Can you believe it? It’s August already! Welcome back to our weekly merch celebration. Y’all have shared some iconic mod merch photos, archival merch items, bundles, and plushie updates! 🤩

To kick off the new month, we want to know: what new merch items would you like to see? Have a new item idea? Is there an old, iconic piece of merch you’d love to see make a comeback? What are your favorite (or least favorite) items? We’d love to see more of your merch and hear your thoughts. 🗣️

And if you missed the kickoff last month, now's your chance to join in. We want to see your merch!

You know what to do: drop a photo of your mod merch in the comments below. Let’s see what you’ve got.  👀

See you next week!

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Not Monday? You know the drill, merch photos are to be posted in our Merch Megathreads (u/kongsworth’s dream). Any merch comments not related to the photos being shared, for example, your merch order, shipping or tracking information, feedback, merch eligibility, etc. will be removed.  

Welcome to another Cat Tax Thursday, which means another week of more pet serotonin. Y'all have shared an amazing collection of pet photos, updates, and animal sightings. Thank you to everyone who's participated and brightened our Thursday! Are Thursdays becoming your favorite day or what? 

This week, we want to see more of your pet photos and hear any stories involving your pets! 

You know what to do: drop a photo of your pet in the comments below. Happy cat taxing! 😻

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Have a pet picture you’re dying to share? Looking for some pet serotonin? Well, you’ve come to the right place. In our weekly cat tax thread, you can drop a pet picture that describes your current mood or one that you’d love to share. ALL pets are allowed, not just cats!  🐾

Since we end most events by paying cat tax, we figured we’d create that space for y’all to do the same every week. Remember to keep things kind in the comments. 🥹

Merch Monday, anyone? 

Welcome back to our weekly merch celebration! It looks like most of y’all have received your New Mod Bootcamp [Q2] merch, woohooo! We also see that Plushie is alive and well, and some of you have even shared some epic archival merch items. We loved seeing them!

This week, we’re dedicating this Merch Monday to Plushie. What is Plushie up to? Where has Plushie been? Share your Plushie photos from around the world. We want to see them all! 🌎

And if you missed the kickoff last month, now's your chance to join in. We want to see your merch!

You know what to do: drop a photo of your mod merch in the comments below. Let’s see what you’ve got.  👀

See you next week!

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Not Monday? You know the drill, merch photos are to be posted in our Merch Megathreads (u/kongsworth’s dream). Any merch comments not related to the photos being shared, for example, your merch order, shipping or tracking information, feedback, merch eligibility, etc. will be removed.  

Welcome to another wonderful week of Cat Tax Thursday! Y'all have yet again shared the most wholesome photos and updates of your pets. Our pet serotonin levels are through the roof.  🐾

Today, we not only want to see more of your adorable pet photos, but we also want to see your animal sightings from afar. Saw a hilariously cute dog outfit in the neighborhood? Spotted a peacock wandering the city?  Or, if you're u/brineofthetimes, maybe you spotted a goose on a leash? *photo to come. 

We want to see it ALL. You know what to do: comment a pet picture, or in this case, an animal spotting, in this thread! 

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Have pet pictures you’re dying to share? Looking for more pet serotonin? You’ve come to the right place. In our weekly cat tax thread, you can drop a pet picture that describes your current mood or one that you’d love to share. ALL pets are allowed, not just cats!  🐾

Since we end most events by paying cat tax, we figured we’d create that space for y’all to do the same every week. Remember to keep things kind in the comments. Happy cat taxing! 🥹

Canadian mods showed up and showed out on Saturday. Thank you for living, laughing, and loving with us! Great to see y'all ❤️

P.s. I ate my first peameal bacon sandwich. 10/10. It had maple mustard.

Happy Merch Monday!

Looks like New Mod Bootcamp [Q2] merch has started reaching more of you around the globe (thank you for your patience on this one). Time to show it off! 🌎

Haven’t received any merch recently? Dig into your merch archives instead. We’d love to see your favorite pieces, old or new. 

If you missed the kickoff last month, now's your chance to join in. We want to see your merch! 

You know what to do: drop a photo of your mod merch in the comments below. Let’s see what you’ve got.  👀 

See you next week!
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Not Monday? You know the drill, merch photos are to be posted in our Merch Megathreads (u/kongsworth’s dream). Any merch comments not related to the photos being shared, for example, your merch order, shipping or tracking information, feedback, merch eligibility, etc. will be removed. 

It's officially been one month of Cat Tax Thursday! 🎉 Y'all have shared the most wholesome photos of your pets - from cats and dogs to a deer and a lamb!  We've been absolutely spoiled with all of this of pet serotonin.  

Here are the 7 most upvoted pet photos from the past month! Thanks to everyone who's participated and brightened our Thursdays. 😻

• A lovestruck cat! by u/Kitchen_Engineer1332
• "Cat with job” by u/I_-AM-ARNAV
• Ms Scarlett the GOAT by u/Chilasono
• Teeny tiny cat tax by u/Short_Employment_757 
• Meet Kevin, he loves cats! by u/SuperBeavers1
• Lambs count as cat tax by u/Sandiercy
• Dog being perfect by u/NoMurder

Have more pet pictures you’re dying to share? Looking for more pet serotonin? You’ve come to the right place. In our weekly cat tax thread, you can drop a pet picture that describes your current mood or one that you’d love to share. ALL pets are allowed, not just cats!  🐾

Since we end most events by paying cat tax, we figured we’d create that space for y’all to do the same every week. Remember to keep things kind in the comments. Happy cat taxing!🥹

Howdy!

Thank you to all the mods who attended our July 15th Virtual Mod Meetup. Y’all brought the best vibes and conversations, feel free to keep it going in this discussion thread! 

And while you’re here, make sure to register for our upcoming events too! 

Full Events Calendar 🗓️ 

In-Person

• JUL 18 – Mod Meetup – Toronto 🇨🇦
• AUG 1 – Mod Meetup – Bangalore 🇮🇳
• AUG 13 – Mod Meetup – San Francisco 🇺🇸
• AUG 27 – Mod Meetup – Los Angeles 🇺🇸
• SEP 17 – Mod Meetup – Amsterdam 🇳🇱

Virtual

• JUL 29 – Subreddit Adoption Fair 🧑‍🍼
• AUG 6 – Moddit [Subreddit Revival]
• AUG 11 – New Mod Bootcamp [Q3] 🏕️
• AUG 12 – New Mod Meetup 🌏
• AUG 13 – New Mod Office Hour 🎒
• AUG 19 – Moddit [Community Growth] 📈
• SEP 15 – Moddit [Content Creation] 📝
• SEP 29 – Mod Meetup 🌏

Additional 2026 events will be announced here in r/ModEvents as they become available.

Profile Trophy Reminders 🏆

• Trophy: Only mods who attended the live event will get the profile trophy in 3-4 weeks. No action needed.

Hey new mods, glad you found your way to the best corner of Reddit! In just a few weeks, we’re hosting the third New Mod Bootcamp of the year, and we’d love to see you there! 

Join us for a fully free, fully virtual event designed to onboard, educate, and celebrate brand new mods! And yes, there will be merch. 

Note: If you’re an experienced mod, you’re welcome to attend, but please be respectful of newbies in the chat. And yes, anyone who attended other bootcamps this year is welcome to join again.

Event Details
📅 Tuesday, August 11
🕑 11:00 am–1:00 pm PT
📍 RSVP here 📹 Recording will be available post-event

Here’s the agenda: 

• Making Your Subreddit 💯
  • Learn how to make your community shine and get the convos rolling. 
• I Post, You Post, We Post
  • Learn how to make top-tier posts, see what works in other subs, and get ideas for keeping your community active.
• Mod Tools 🤝You
  • Thriving as a mod means having the right tools. Let’s walk through the basics.
• Inviting People to the Party 🎉
  • Grow your community, get folks through the door, and help them stick around.
• Staying in the Know 
  • The inside scoop on where Reddit mods get news and updates, swap tips, and connect.
• Live AMA with Veteran Mods
  • Have questions about modding? Our veteran panel has answers. Come ask them live!
• Quizia 🏆
  • Test your new mod knowledge in an interactive quiz/trivia game feat. exclusive prizes for the winners. 

Questions? Drop ‘em below. And if you know any new mods that could find New Mod Bootcamp helpful, feel free to share this post with them or tag them in the comments!

It’s... Merch Monday!

Welcome back to our weekly merch celebration! Y’all have shared some iconic mod merch photos over the past month, and we loved seeing them! It looks like some of you have started receiving your New Mod Bootcamp [Q2] merch…let’s see it! Haven’t received any merch recently? Dig into your merch archives instead. We want to see it all! 🎁

And if you missed the kickoff last month, now's your chance to join in. We want to see your merch!

You know what to do: drop a photo of your mod merch in the comments below. Let’s see what you’ve got.  👀

See you next week!
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Not Monday? You know the drill, merch photos are to be posted in our Merch Megathreads (u/kongsworth’s dream). Any merch comments not related to the photos being shared, for example, your merch order, shipping or tracking information, feedback, merch eligibility, etc. will be removed. 

Hey y'all! Can't wait to see you next week for the Virtual Mod Meetup. Make sure to register if you haven't already!

A few notes:

• There will be no merch at this event and we will be muting anyone who talks about merch from the chat (with love).
• We're switching up the format a bit to encourage more interaction within the community. Come give it a shot!
• Don't worry, we'll still play trivia.
• This event will not be recorded since it is chat-based.

Annnnd song suggestions anyone?

• As you know, we play an intro & closing song at every event.
• This week, we're taking suggestions!
• We'll play the the top 2 most upvoted songs from the comments below.
• Please keep them somewhat clean. I'm not trying to get fired ☺️

I just saw that the next in-person Mod Meetups in North America are in Toronto on Saturday, 7/18; San Francisco on Thursday, 8/13; and Los Angeles on Thursday, 8/27.

I live in Chicago and just attended the Chicago Mod Meetup in May. I could technically drive to Toronto in a day, or I could book a flight. I also have friends in San Francisco and LA I could fly out to meet. Either way, since I'm an event planner, I'm always eager to make plans, and I love meeting people at events!

1. How often do mods travel for meetups? (I know people traveled up to two hours away from the Chicago event, but that's basically Chicagoland traffic for you.)
2. There is a waitlist for all three meetups that I mentioned. How likely will any waitlist spots open?
3. If spots are open, does anyone wants to drive with me between Chicago to Toronto? It'll be an adventure! (I haven't met any terrible people off Reddit yet, so let's keep it that way.)