FirstOrderRouge t1_jcwe7bz wrote on March 20, 2023 at 1:50 AM

Most reddit mods are not well mentally. You have to be pretty weird to want to moderate internet forums for free like that unless you’re truly passionate about the subject and the community.

Sbatio t1_jcwl3cl wrote on March 20, 2023 at 2:46 AM

/r/LowellMA

matt_cb t1_jcwn2va wrote on March 20, 2023 at 3:03 AM

You’re r/LowellMA’s sole mod? I currently live in Lowell and lurk in that sub a lot. I know moderating is kind of a thankless job so I want to say I appreciate your moderation, most of the content on that sub is very useful and I never see anything offensive. Thank you for caring about the city and community!

Sbatio t1_jcwnqjy wrote on March 20, 2023 at 3:08 AM

Yes I launched it and have always been the sole mod.

Thanks! I love my city and this is my favorite contribution, it’s awesome to hear that assessment.

matt_cb t1_jcwo9w3 wrote on March 20, 2023 at 3:13 AM

No, thank you! I’ve loved my time here, Lowell’s had an amazing comeback over the past decade or so.

If you do bring on a second mod please do not give linux-is-best the job 😂

Sbatio t1_jcwq7ru wrote on March 20, 2023 at 3:30 AM

Its a deal 😁

sneakpeekbot t1_jcwn3vv wrote on March 20, 2023 at 3:03 AM

Here's a sneak peek of /r/LowellMA using the top posts of the year!

#1: The moon tonight over the Merrimack | 7 comments
#2: Lowell, Massachusetts. 1941. Photographer Jack Delano | 3 comments
#3: Thanks Lowell DPW, don’t ever change. | 3 comments

emptycoils t1_jcxy4ry wrote on March 20, 2023 at 12:37 PM

And being passionate about the subject will only get you so far before the “community” you felt you were a part of turns on you and bites off your head for being “The Man”. I would actually probably rather have a minor amputation than be a mod of any subreddit again