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?