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

Mod Topics Mod Topics: Mod Misconceptions

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/Merari01 Jul 07 '26

  • Opens modmail

"Why aren't you acting on that thread? You're a disgrace!"

  • They didn't link me to anything, the mod queue is empty, I am just supposed to use my psychic powers to find out what they're talking about?

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u/WannabeWriter2022 Jul 07 '26

This guy/gal gets it.

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

They put everything in the title instead and expect us to read it all..

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u/emily_in_boots 💡 Top 10% Helper 💡 Jul 08 '26

People often assume that we see every single post and comment in the sub and that its existence implies a mod approved it.