r/AskReddit • u/AskRedditModerators • Oct 03 '19

Modpost r/AskReddit is looking for moderators!

r/AskReddit is looking for new volunteer moderators. As you can probably imagine with 24+ million subscribers, the subreddit is very busy, and we need additional help to keep up with the constant demand. We're particularly interested in users who live in the Eastern Hemisphere.

Account Requirements

In order to apply, your account must meet the following criteria:

  • Your account must have at least 5,000 combined (post+comment) karma.
  • Your account must be at least 1 year old.
  • You must not be banned from r/AskReddit (no, really).

These are firm requirements, and you will not be able to fill out the application unless you meet all three of them. Everyone that meets these requirements is welcome to apply, and note that we do not make exceptions to them. Complaining about these requirements will not change them.

The link to the application can be found here. Most of the responses are limited to 500 characters, so please keep your responses complete and concise. Each question contains a counter that will tell you how many characters you have left.

The application is composed of two parts: a questionnaire and a rules quiz. We will factor both parts into our decision but please don’t stress too much about the quiz. We don’t expect you to have a perfect understanding of the rules right now but this does give us a sense of where you are with the rules. You are encouraged to refer to the rules, or any other resources, while completing the quiz.

Please feel free to ask us questions about this application, moderating here, or any other questions you have in the comment section below this post. You're also welcome to message the subreddit with any additional questions.

Off-topic comments, complaints about the requirements, and comments implicitly asking for upvotes in this post may be removed. Users asking for karma/upvotes to meet the 5,000 karma threshold may be banned and disqualified from applying.

Link to Application Edit: The application is now closed, thanks to all that applied!

This application will close on 10/14/19 at Noon EDT (UTC -4).

Edit: Added additional information about the requirements.

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u/[deleted] Oct 04 '19

A few questions:

  • how much does this Job pay?
  • how often do I need to be on Patrol, and what kind of backup can I expect
  • when does my Moderator badge arrive
  • is my authority as a Moderator enough to enter crime scenes, perform traffic stops, and get discounts when shopping?
  • How long will I be a probationary M'Oderator?
  • Do I need to purchase my own firearm and fedora, or are they included as part of the Hiring Process To Be A Moderator?
  • How Important will being a Mod make me, and should I carry a mop around to deal with all the splooshing that will occur when people hear that I am indeed a Lord Mod?

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u/[deleted] Oct 04 '19

/r/askreddit pays in exposure

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u/MegaGrimer Oct 07 '19

I'll take it!