What should the limits be on sub moderators?

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[–]magnora7[S] 6 insightful - 1 fun6 insightful - 0 fun7 insightful - 1 fun -  (4 children)

Well assuming I did get indeed get censored for no reason other than to censor my opinion, what's your solution?

[–]sawboss 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

All I can say for now is that I urge you not to make rules which unnecessarily create complexity and inhibit free expression. Every new rule has the potential for unanticipated abuse, but especially those which rely on humans (however well-intentioned) to be impartial (we aren't). That's why I've tried to suggest unambiguous site-wide rules which don't rely on the biased judgment mods or admins, and which can potentially be implemented programmatically. Such solutions reduce the burdens on admins and mods, thus promoting harmonious interactions rather than contentious battles over (perceived) unfairness.

[–]magnora7[S] 6 insightful - 1 fun6 insightful - 0 fun7 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

So you have no solution for the mod censorship situation? I agree we shouldn't add unnecessary rules, but this rule seems extremely necessary in order to actually have free expression.

[–]sawboss 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

That whole comment exchange linked by u/happysmash27

https://saidit.net/s/AskSaidIt/comments/m61/what_should_the_limits_be_on_sub_moderators/130v?context=3

It's just ugly. It's a bad look for you and for SaidIt. Lower tier shit. I'm inclined to judge that moderation was required to promote adherence to The Pyramid.

What follows is advice from a pleb who doesn't have your burdens to deal with.

People will shit-post and shit-test. Expect it. Apply a light touch rather than wildly swinging your authority balls around. When action is required, be dispassionate and fair. Don't give the appearance of making threats. If you can't manage, then ask someone who isn't emotionally invested in the exchange to step in for you.

[–]wizzwizz4 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

When action is required, be dispassionate and fair.

I think that's what this is.