This came to mind when v/space (a sub w/34K subscribers) was recently claimed by a new Voat user (2 Months) who met only the barest criteria to be awarded the sub. After which he immediately posted a sticky to add moderators to help, which makes me think, squatter. Anyway, that's water under the bridge and such is life, but the sub has many active subscribers and it would have been great to know that a new user with no credibility there intended to claim it. A sticky would have alerted the regulars to the action pending. Possibly a bot could add a sticky to the sub in question when a subrequest is submitted.
Cynabuns ago
This has my vote - excellent idea, Owlchemy.
Owlchemy ago
Yeah, I was just a little put off when i saw a two month user was awarded a 34K sub that I post to, when he clearly just wanted to do the minimum to get the gig. I could've put in for it myself, of course, so I'm not contesting that ... the rules are the rules, but it would've been nice to know that the thing was pending.
heygeorge ago
Someone today requested v/gifs (edit: updated & confirmed). Rather new user who didn't meet subverse requirements and very quickly posted today only.
Owlchemy ago
Yeah, there's a lot of that lately. They aren't even reading the rules, some asking for multiple subs one after another. I think we inherited a bunch of Reddit type empire builders. It sucks.
heygeorge ago
I think you are correct. I remember a thread from not too long ago listing the subs that could use more... seemingly trustworthy... mods.
Owlchemy ago
All I know is I'm pissed about the v/space take over, but it happened legit, so I what's done is done. But the guy was a zero Voat timer, did the very minimum amount to be eligible, asked for it, and was awarded it. Had I known it was going down, I would've protested, but it all happened with no warning ... and he got a sub with 34K subscribers. Doesn't seem fair to those of us who actually post there. Whatcha gonna do.