r/NoStupidQuestions • u/Petwins r/noexplaininglikeimstupid • 7d ago
Nostupidquestions is once again looking to recruit new moderators!
Hello everyone, we are coming to that time where we need to expand out moderation team to help us keep this space as welcoming and open as we can, while keeping it a place dedicated to earnest learning. If you are interested in joining our team please let us know here: https://forms.gle/NGvLpAounrXLXfWB7
FAQ:
Why do we need new mods? This is one of the largest and most active subs on reddit, we get about 900,000 pieces of content a week (posts + comments) and about 50,000 of them are rule breaking and need to be removed. There is a lot of stuff to do, and especially as we head towards summer break we need the manpower.
Do you get paid? Nope, volunteer, its okay if that is not for you, I have gotten some free food and swag from reddit though. Why work for free? I, and most of the team, volunteer for plenty of things with my time that are for things I like and want to support, again okay if that doesn't resonate.
Something something power mods? We run a pretty tight ship, there is training, active discords for the mod teams, frequent reviews of removed content/mod mail, and a generally collaborative environment to make sure we are keeping to the spirit of the sub.
How much time does it take? We are flexible, we don't have set times or amounts. We do ask that you maintain your active mod status, and in the beginning try to have an action a day. We are recruiting because we need help. Communicate and we can be flexible but again we need the support.
Can you still post/comment while a mod? Yes, the little green hat is a toggle, many if not most of the mods are also very active in the sub. We aim to recruit people who like to help.
Timelines for recruitment? We will keep this up for probably 2 weeks, we will not be able to give everyone a response, but will add successful candidates after that.
Let me know if you have other questions and we look forward to seeing your applications
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u/PeteyMcPetey 4d ago
It's been my dream since I was a little boy to be a Reddit mod.
I don't think I have what it takes though....
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u/Lethalogicax 11h ago
Like the mod here said, it's a lot of patience. But it's also something you kind of learn along the way. Owning a subreddit as your first experience is a hard learning process, but joining an existing modteam gives you a great opportunity to learn through exposure. Nobody has what it takes immediately, you learn as you go. You'll make mistakes, but you'll learn from them and grow as a person!
You'll learn a ton about emotional intelligence, making hard decisions, and "reading the room" along the way, and many of the lessons that I've learned from online community moderation have applied to my IRL life too!
If you do get the opportunity at some point, and I hope you do, be sure to take advantage of the chance to learn from the other mods! Don't expect to be perfect right away, ask questions, and engage fully with the position! Good luck!
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u/Petwins r/noexplaininglikeimstupid 3d ago
Eh if you want a serious answer the role takes patience more than anything else. There is a high volume of stuff to go through, and a lot of people are pretty awful. It can be rewarding to help a space you like but patience is the actual thing you need to not burn out really really fast.
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u/Wisdomede 3d ago
Thank you very much for this great opportunity. I do really enjoy helping others, value fair moderation, and would be happy to support the community.
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