For this instance, perhaps a clean sweep and new moderator is in order, as the subscription base seems to be in revolt. I dislike the sub myself and never go there, so have no clue what's really up, but to me, a sub doesn't belong to its mod, it belongs to Voat first, and as importantly, its subscribers.
With this in mind, (for the future) I suggest a new rule be added. Anyone taking over a sub with an active subscriber base, must get input from that base before making any sub rule changes. It's only fair that those who are subscribed, and are vested in a sub, have some say in changes. This is how @HenryCorp got started, taking over a sub and completely changing it's focus 180 degrees. That caused a firestorm, just as is happening now in v/niggers and v/Chicago. With the subscriber base informed beforehand, people themselves can decide if they want to remain in the sub, or shut it down by unsubscribing. In any case, at least they'd be informed. After all, if you want a sub to have a different rule set, anyone can create their own and attract their own subscribers. To me, when you request a sub and are granted the mod position, you are agreeing to assume that sub as is, not as what you wish it to be ... the exception being a dead sub with no active subscribers, where a redirection may be warranted.
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7553931? ago
For this instance, perhaps a clean sweep and new moderator is in order, as the subscription base seems to be in revolt. I dislike the sub myself and never go there, so have no clue what's really up, but to me, a sub doesn't belong to its mod, it belongs to Voat first, and as importantly, its subscribers.
With this in mind, (for the future) I suggest a new rule be added. Anyone taking over a sub with an active subscriber base, must get input from that base before making any sub rule changes. It's only fair that those who are subscribed, and are vested in a sub, have some say in changes. This is how @HenryCorp got started, taking over a sub and completely changing it's focus 180 degrees. That caused a firestorm, just as is happening now in v/niggers and v/Chicago. With the subscriber base informed beforehand, people themselves can decide if they want to remain in the sub, or shut it down by unsubscribing. In any case, at least they'd be informed. After all, if you want a sub to have a different rule set, anyone can create their own and attract their own subscribers. To me, when you request a sub and are granted the mod position, you are agreeing to assume that sub as is, not as what you wish it to be ... the exception being a dead sub with no active subscribers, where a redirection may be warranted.
7554443? ago
Well said