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Reddit CEO: Beatings will continue, until morale improves.
Right now there’s a literal culture war going on at Reddit, not the same type as a political culture, but one of community management and organization.
Threats via ModMail
Moderators of blacked out subreddits are getting told if they don’t agree with the blackout, they can become head moderator.
Here’s an excerpt of the email that went out to Reddit moderators:
If there are mods here who are willing to work towards reopening this community, we are willing to work with you to process a Top Mod Removal request or reorder the mod team to achieve this goal if mods higher up the list are hindering reopening. We would handle this request and any retaliation attempts here in this modmail chain immediately.
Our goal is to work with the existing mod team to find a path forward and make sure your subreddit is made available for the community which makes its home here. If you are not able or willing to reopen and maintain the community, please let us know.
Source — the verge
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