Looks like Reddit will finally do something about their powermod problem and prohibit individuals from moderating more than 5 large subreddits at once. : reddit

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Looks like Reddit will finally do something about their powermod problem and prohibit individuals from moderating more than 5 large subreddits at once. (rdrama.net)

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/34777299

TL;DR: A leaked Reddit admin policy change will reportedly limit accounts to moderating only one large subreddit (1M+ weekly viewers) and up to five medium-sized subreddits (100k+ weekly viewers). This is seen as a response to past subreddit blackouts over API changes, with some moderators allegedly planning to circumvent the restrictions. Here are some screenshots if you don't want to view the cancerous link:

Honestly. too little too late and for the wrong reasons. They should have done this 6-8 years ago.

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[–] dhork@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Makes more room for AI mods

[–] deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz 2 points 3 days ago

Nah. They would have to pay (for) AI mods.

[–] Transhumanist@lemmy.ml 5 points 3 days ago

I don’t think that this could help Reddit become good again