A good moderator is one that ensures the subreddit remains on topic, and is one who is not afraid to remove garbage content just because it has a high amount of upvotes.

This is exactly what we do on f7u12. This is also why we are notoriously known as "horrible mods." We are constantly accused of asserting too much power over the content.

I think the problem is that the majority of Reddit users don't know (and don't care to know) how a properly run subreddit works. Most Redditors believe that the least intervention possible technique is what makes a good subreddit. This is the type of mob mentality that forces otherwise good moderators into being "shit," because honestly, it's not worth the constant bitching. Moderators don't get paid, so there is no incentive for the upkeeping of a subreddit.

From what I've seen, there are very few Redditors left who are dedicated to maintaining a decent subreddit. Most of these Redditors, though, don't moderate the major subreddits. Luckily, f7u12 have gotten a few of these dying breeds, and our content has improved drastically.

Though, we haven't been a default subreddit for almost 2 years because of the fact that popularity = death of a good subreddit.

Seriously. Look at any default subreddit and tell me which one is still legitimate.

That is the challenge the new CEO must face.

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