As per title. I’ve been wondering this. Depending on the time I could spare, I’d like to get involved a bit more in Lemmy, and I suppose other users could be willing too as well. Moderating could be a way, I guess.
I’ve been an admin for a 8-9k+ users Discord server for years, but I love Lemmy so much I’d like to see if I can be somehow useful here. I don’t think I’m power tripping at all, but have zero tolerance for harassment, racism or sexism, bigotry and honestly want to keep neocons and bigots/trolls out of Lemmy as long as it’s humanly possible. Whenever in doubt, I generally abstain from using any moderation power and talk with other mods/users to find the best course of action.
I’m posting in this community in hope that other users may be wondering about it and may find any answer useful.
Blaze@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 weeks ago
Thank you for offering, some communities might ask you for help!
Personally I tend to try to find active members who are known to be positive in the community before reaching out to them and offering them a mod position. It’s easier for them to mod if they’re already invested in the community.
needthosepylons@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
I suppose that’s the best way indeed. But I thought it wouldn’t hurt, in cases where no one could be found, for people who are slowly burning out to know that others may be available for helping, even for a small time, while they recover !
can@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
What are your favourite communities here? Are you an active member? If the mod team seems small or inactive maybe try messaging and asking?