Community Service: Vote on a new mod
In the spirit of Lemmy/federation giving more power to the users. I want to let the users of this community vote on our first candidate for a new mod. This is a little risky because there has not been much time for community to form, but I think its a chance to set a good precedence.
Voter information
The candidate for a new mod: lemmy.world/u/forkball
My arguments for adding them as a mod:
- Assuming its the same person, reddit.com/u/forkball was an active reddit user since 2011. And from briefly scanning their history on reddit and Lemmy, they seem like a good level headed person. I think they would be a good mod, but the voice of the community is what matters.
- I have no mod experience and was always a complete reddit lurker, so it would be good to have a very active community member as a mod.
My arguments for not adding them:
- Y'all are chill and not causing a lot of work for me. So at this instant I can handle the work load. Not sure how long that will last though.
How to place a vote
I hope to avoid bots so voting will take some effort.
To place a vote you must comment on this post (I wont count nested comments). Your comment must begin with "YES:" or "NO:" followed by no less than 4 words justifying your vote.
Votes must be submitted before June 29 at 06:00 UTC.
If we have more YES votes than NO votes, u/forkball will become a mod.
Here are examples of valid voting comments: "YES: because forkball both showers and thinks!" "NO: because they didn't give me an up doot"
Fineprint
Lemmy and moderating is still new to me so if this ends up being a really dumb move on my part for some reason I cannot foresee, I reserve the right to bail on this idea and try another method for community input. Things would need to get really nuts for me to bail on this vote.
I don't expect a huge number of votes, but if im wrong, it may take some time to tally the votes.
Edits
- It seems implied, but only one vote per username. Feel free to report duplicates. I will also try to publish the counted votes so people can validate my tally.
YES: Mostly because I want to see if this method of avoiding bots works.
you and me both
Tried to tag you and @forkball in a different comment on this post, will you let me know if it worked or how to do it differently?
Yes: We will need more mods, we are only behaving because we are distracted, the chaos will come. 😊
Hey guys, I am not u/forkball on reddit. I'm u/tottspot. Will make a post over there to verify. Just have an interest in getting involved in modding and offered to help. I consider myself a team player and have been a lurker at r/showerthoughts for years and wanted to get more involved over here. Cheers!
reddit verification comment
A verification comment needs to provide proof that this account is the same person that owns that account
Usually by saying I am forkball on redditor or linking your lemmy profile
You also need a screen recordinglinked in your reddit verification comment that shows proof that you are logged into this account
Id not suggest screenshots since photoshop is a thing and I'd suggest recording your phone or computer with another device if possible waving your hand in front of it
That is sufficient and verifiable evidence since a in person meet can't be established because you don't know each other personally
I stated my account on reddit as requested. Then, as others in this community suggested, I posted a reddit comment shortly after with the word showerthought in it. Within a minute I linked that comment here. You are free to look at the reddit account, my account here and the linked comment, as I feel this is pretty obvious. I'm sorry if this isn't enough verification for you but I'm not getting into screen recordings etc. You are welcome to your opinion that this isn't enough verification. Other members here seemingly disagree, as they asked for verification in this manner.
If @vatlark would like more verification I'm more than happy providing that but so far I haven't received such a request.
Wait I'm confused, does the OP even know who you are? Why are they putting you forward?
I don't think it's really necessary to know who @forkball was on reddit or anywhere, I was just saying I don't think they have that username on reddit for clarification. But if they aren't a bot and seem willing then welcome, I say, and thank you! I assume @vatlark can boot anyone who turns out to be a bad mod?
Also I think putting your names like that will let you both know about this message? Edit: maybe not, hmm
I responded to this post OP made in this community a couple days ago and offered my services. OP and I do not know each other.
YES: because forkball was a strong member of the reddit community and from their comment history seems to think for themselves.
Is there a way you could make the Reddit forkball user upload/write something innocuous in Reddit, that you request the lemmy forkball user to write - to establish credibility?
I don't think they're the same user, did this u/forkball say they are? They write differently, on different topics/teams, and honestly the reddit one seemed fairly grumpy. I say if a person seems decent and isn't a bot let em try and we can always register our complaints if needed.
i didn't ask, so I will now
YES: even if the community is chill now, you don't know what can happen, look at bots currently trying to invade lemmy for example, getting help before problems could occur is always a good thing, better safe than sorry IMO.
YES: They're motivated and it's better to have a backup in case one mod is unavailable.
Tes, 'cause it sounds good to me
Just so you know, this wont count as a vote. it either needs to start with "YES:" or "NO:". Without that i dont know if you think u/forkball as a mod "sounds good to me" or maybe you just think holding a vote "sounds good to me"
YES: Always beneficial to have more than one mod, and if the community later disapproves it's easy to remedy.
YES: smart to get ahead of this and plan for the future
YES: because this seems like something the other site wouldnt have the foresight of doing.
YES: because he's not been a mod before and everyone deserves a chance to invoke the internet's ire.
YES: he seems to be a good willing candidate
YES: Even if the workload is low, you can't moderate 24/7. Even while awake, you'll have other obligations and it would be very unfortunate if something happens while you're busy. A second person won't cover the community at all times, but it does make it easier.
Also, I am anticipating another large influx of users next month too.
YES: He offered to mod, is enthusiastic and I'm happy to let him
Edit: spelling
YES: thanks all
YES: Lemmy is going to keep growing and its better to be prepared with extra mods. If they are dedicated and active I see no reason not to give them a chance.
YES, anyone who wants to mod is clearly a holy lunatic and we should shelter him or her with respect, like a medieval village would.
YES: because forkball both showers and thinks!
@vatlark Have you tried reaching out to the mods of the reddit showerthoughts and seeing if they're interested in resuming operations over here? Based on the community picture I assumed this and the reddit variant were the same.
INFO: you don't know this person's actual history based off the original post, would recommend more research if they're to be a permanent member
NO: not necessary if your workload doesn't require a second moderator and you haven't acquired proof that this is the same person
YES: seems eager to try being a mod and level-head responses in the treat.