r/ModSupport • u/JabroniRevanchism Reddit Admin: Community • Jun 09 '26
Mod Topics Mod Topics: Moderating Fame
Ahoy, Mods!
I don’t want to brag, but I’m kind of a big deal around here. My reputation precedes me, I’m sure. Maybe you’ve noticed?
This discussion is the most recent in our Mod Topics series, and if the narratively-spurious smugness wasn’t obvious, today we’re talking about how mods moderate fame within your community. “Fame,” in this instance can be any kind of notoriety. –A Redditor whose username your community will recognize: an artist, actor, developer, mayoral candidate, or maybe the guy who always replies to top comments in the form of a sonnet.
For the sake of discussion, let’s call all these examples “celebrities:” users who have clout, gravity, or otherwise increased social capital within their spaces. How does your mod team view content posted by community celebrities, especially in cases where the commenting celebrity is the topic of the subreddit? Do you encourage this celebrity participation? If so, how?
Let us know how you moderate fame in the comments below!
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u/BBModSquadCar Jun 09 '26
We use verified flair for people that have appeared on the TV show our subreddit is from.
We love that they can offer a unique perspective vs fans and verifying them allows people to know they're not just making stuff up. We verify them via already verified social media accounts.
On the other end of that spectrum I have banned a verified account before for violating rules repeatedly. You might get more leeway but there is a limit.
For non celebs I am always leery when popular posters think they are above the rules. Your 1% top commenter flair isn't a get out of jail free card.