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 :)

  • A_Very_Big_Fan@lemmy.worldMEnglish
    50·
    6 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]M
      21·
      6 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
        6·
        6 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.

    • Catoblepas
      58·
      6 months ago

      There’s more than 1 mod on 196, might want to consider waiting longer than 30 minutes for a response before deciding everyone should leave

      • A_Very_Big_Fan@lemmy.worldMEnglish
        19·
        6 months ago

        True lol, I’m just saying that the option being on the table is important. If they don’t fix the issue, they risk everyone leaving for a better 196 elsewhere.

      • Gork@lemm.ee
        9·
        6 months ago

        There should be exactly 196 mods here, no more, no less. This is the only way it will make sense.