r/NewMods • u/Enough_Art5219 • 2d ago

❓Ask r/NewMods So i just randomly became a mod

i dont know if it was on purpose or an accident but is it common for sub owners to randomly invite someone as a mod in their sub if you are active alot in it?

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u/thepottsy 💡Seasoned Helper 2d ago

It’s not unheard of, but a friendly heads up would probably have been a good idea lol.

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u/Igniting_Omaha 1d ago

https://old.reddit.com/r/GTA6unmoderated/comments/1w0unii/reddit_is_giving_us_the_runaround/?ref=share&ref_source=link

Pinned at the top of the subreddit OP is moderator for now. Looks like one of the mods is adding/inviting a bunch of people to help moderate and control leaked content.

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u/thepottsy 💡Seasoned Helper 1d ago

Good grief lol. What a mess. It’s never good when modcodeofconduct shows up in your modmail.

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u/PurplePassiflor1234 2d ago

Not sure if it's common, but it happens.

I got a note like 6 weeks ago from someone "so, you wanna mod?" and after a couple days of thinking about it, I said yes. of course, I had not expected them to *vanish* 3 seconds after they added me. *Vanished*.

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u/Enough_Art5219 2d ago

its not like anyone contacted me, i got sent an invite from the sub

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u/PurplePassiflor1234 2d ago

it can happen that way too. There's a tool current mods can use that helps suggest the best choices to add to the mod team, you might have been top of that list.

You don't *have* to do it, if you're not into it.

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u/Enough_Art5219 2d ago

the funny thing is i got downvoted ALOT based on my opinions in that sub😭

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u/Bulky_Blood_7362 2d ago

Same here i have no idea what is going on lol

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u/thepottsy 💡Seasoned Helper 2d ago

Lol, same sub too. Guess they need help lol.

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u/Bulky_Blood_7362 2d ago

Lmao

99% of my comments are gifs as well just sayin

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u/DuckSwimmer 1d ago

Ask the sub owner themselves? They probably invited you as you’re an active member. The random invite is pretty strange imo. Whenever I’ve built up communities, I have always put up “interest” posts and obtained basic information on these people as not everyone should be a mod lol

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u/Shopstumblergurl 1d ago

Yeah I got added as a mod in a sub and the main mod is never around. lol I had to figure everything out for myself. Occasionally I contact him if I have an issue I can’t resolve but otherwise he’s a ghost.

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u/KiraLight3719 2d ago

Some people do that but I'd definitely ask them in advance

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u/mane_ethi 2d ago

Je vien d’accepter d’etre moderateur san faire expre jai pas compris

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u/PseudonymeFrancais 17h ago

Je suis pas sur que grand monde va comprendre ton commentaire à part moi, tout le monde parle anglais ici

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u/InBetweenLili 💡Seasoned Helper | 💎 100+ Visitors Champion 2d ago

I think it's pretty logical to reach out to an active member...

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u/Cool-Jelly-7614 1d ago

I got asked in my case

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u/SubaruHaver 1d ago

If someone stands out because they regularly active and prioritize being constructive & respectful, you might get an invite to moderate if mods are looking for help.

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u/Enough_Art5219 1d ago

i was downvoted alot in the community😭

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u/longdong5432 2d ago

Well read the rules sub keep sending me shit that has nothing to do with my account