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 :)
It isn't always that easy.
Some people are human.
Here is what being a mod can do to your mental health (all three videos are basically the same, watch the one with the best thumbnail or whatever.):
Which makes my point stand. If it's effecting your mental health, modding isnt for you. How no one here is understanding that is beyond me. Being a mod/admin on anything that deals with people/the public is a thankless job and requires thick skin.
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.
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.