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 :)

  • lud@lemm.ee
    3·
    6 months ago

    The thing is that everyone is affected. Everyone just reacts differently and it might take a bit longer for some people.

    It isn’t healthy for anyone.

    Maybe someone without any empathy whatsoever can be fine, but not anyone else.

    • SupraMario@lemmy.world
      2·
      6 months ago

      Sure, it can be, not denying that. You can have plenty of empathy and still learn to ignore trolls and drama and just do the job.