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
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    9 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.

  • A_Very_Big_Fan@lemmy.worldMEnglish
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    9 months ago

    otherwise what is the point of a transparent and federated platform?

    So we can call this behavior out, then pack it up and move 196 to a new instance where this mod isn’t in control.

    • funky-rodent [he/him]@lemmy.blahaj.zoneM
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      9 months ago

      My dear, you are of course free to do so, that’s the fun of the fediverse.

      I also think it’s good to call out flawed modding moments so we as a small group o volunteers can work in this and improve. So this (shitpost)-Forum can remain as big as it is in the moment.

      Otherwise you are free to write Moss and become part of the mod-team

      • A_Very_Big_Fan@lemmy.worldMEnglish
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        9 months ago

        Otherwise you are free to write Moss and become part of the mod-team

        I did when they put that sticky up a while back, but I applied too late and never heard back from them lol

        But to be clear I’m not saying we should do that right this instant, I’m just saying it acts as a good deterrent from letting this stuff fester.