Haui

Haui, 2 years ago

I fully agree that if mods become a problem, there are ways to handle it.

But I strongly disagree that its reddits biggest problem. Most of the moderators there are trying their best to be fair and conductive.

You wouldn’t believe the amount of shit they have to deal with on a daily basis ans the bigotry they’re confronted with.

Anyway, I think there need to be mods here as well and they will make unpopular decisions. Try becoming one yourself and leading by example.

Haui, 2 years ago

Thank you for this. It means a lot that some people understand. :)

Haui, 2 years ago

You‘re absolutely correct imo! But the reason for white supremacists (i.e.) being able to seize power is users being unwilling or unable to stand up for themselves or others.

On reddit (same as here I assume) users can demand mods being removed from subs and new ones instated instead.

The ultimate escalation is making a counter sub with a close enough name and just doing better. That and informing, posting about the issues will massively improve the situation.

It is the fundamental problem with democracy. It is fragile as people need to actively keep it alive since power hungry people will always abuse and undermine it.

Organizing, sharing and keeping your own ego in check in the process is very hard but the ultimate democratic task imo.

Because it is easy to think of all our own ideas to be best but they rarely are. We should concentrate on those we know are better and find others to help with theirs.

TL;DR: Evil powers rely ok the indifference/lethargy of the masses. Work towards positive change