It's becoming clear that /v/conspiracy needs some fresh blood on the mod team.
Having been recently accused of being everything from a reddit shill to a NIGGER CUNT, it's clear that this sub does not benefit from having me as the only active mod.
For those that doubt my commitment to Voat, I've been passionate about this site since the very first migration from reddit in the whoaverse days.
I started /v/history and a few other big subs, and I became one of the first mods here at /v/conspiracy.
I came here precisely because of the bullshit moderation/hive mentality that plagues reddit to this day.
That being said, I do want to formally apologize for my role in the recent drama here at /v/conspiracy (which on the surface makes me seem hypocritical, which I regret).
This was regarding one former rule (no racist attacks) that has since been removed. I didn't write the rule, and I only referenced it once to remove one comment in my years as a moderator here (and only after a long-standing user reached out after being repeatedly harassed).
However, Voat in 2017 is not the Whoaverse from 2014, and I fully recognize my mistake...racist remarks will no longer be removed from the sub (spam still will).
That being said, I don't think my continued participation on reddit (I only post to /r/conspiracy) should jeopardize my role here.
I'm still on reddit because I'm fascinated by the process of watching it burn.
I'm on voat because I'm fascinated by the process of watching it bloom.
My motivations for using both sites aren't mutually exclusive.
Regardless, it's clear we need new mods.
If you'd like to be a mod here, speak up! Tell us a little something about yourself, your history at Voat, and your interest in conspiracy theories.
Although it would be best for the sub to have active /v/conspiracy users as mods here, Voat veterans are also welcome to apply.
Feel free to nominate someone else as well.
Depending on the level of interest, it probably would be best to add 3-5 new mods.
Any other thoughts or suggestions?
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sweetholymosiah ago
Greetings fellow theorist!
I was actually considering sending you guys a request to help mod earlier in the day, and then you posted this. Having watched both the conspiracy mod drama here and on reddit over the last few days, I would very much like to assist in actively modding this subverse in a fair and transparent way.
As a regular poster to voat, and as a long time participant / commenter on reddit, I strongly believe that voat is a great platform with many benefits over the critically corrupt corporate crypt known as reddit. I am hopeful that more people will move to voat as reddit is increasingly revealed to be bought out by the corporate elite.
It's essential that the mods at voat take a passive approach to moderation, only removing blatantly illegal content. Thanks to transparent voat tallies, I believe covert manipulation will be easier to identify than the shill activity on reddit. Therefore, I would promote free speech on /v/conspiracy, even for those with whom I disagree. I believe it is only through free expression that can we come close to the truth. We are all here to learn from each other. I also respect the voat admin's attempts to ask for community feedback before making changes, and I would strive to work with the mod team, and with the community members to provide respectful and fair moderation.
A quick look through my posts will show that I may not share the political or personal beliefs of the average goat. However, I would not let my personal bias determine my actions as a mod. I'm here to participate mostly as a peer, and I would take any moderation duties with humility.
You may also remember me from various /r/conspiracy posts, where I have attempted to subvert the shill strategy by anticipating their divisive script. I hope to help build a strong /v/conspiracy community here where we don't have to worry so much about corporate shills co-opting our threads. I would be a mod that encourages all people to participate, and promotes a unity of purpose; to uncover powerful truths about corrupt institutions. Oh yea and ancient civilizations!
With Love and Respect,
sweetholymosiah