FROM A COMMEMT ON SRD

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Text of one post:

Moderation team are not content creators, are not developers of a video game we’re on, or not authors of some book that we’re all reading

You have no power here.

You can modify comments you can delete comments you can delete threads and that is the extent of the power that you hold as a moderator

That is not said to attack you but that is said to remind you that you should have no influence over this sub - and if you are having influence over the sub then there is something immensely wrong

I can’t believe how painfully ironic it is that you have some authority and you exerted it incorrectly and then immediately refused to acknowledge it or correct it on this sub which is literally dedicated to holding those who do exactly what you did accountable

How can you possibly be that blind to this painful irony?

Text of another:

First off, the mod that did the interview goes by she/her pronouns I believe, so we should use the correct ones. Regardless of how you feel about the interview it's no reason to be a jerk. This isn't a post for people to be transphobic jerks.

All this being said, the fact that all these posts are being removed is such an incredibly bad look. This post didn't break any rules the first time, and doesn't break any rules this time. So I would love to know why it was removed.

Getting on to the actual purpose and content of the post: I agree, that appearance was incredibly foolish. Regardless of how the mod performed, this was always going to be a damaging hit piece. That should have been realized by the mod team, but also, the mod team should have listened to the subreddit when we collectively said it was a bad idea. You are moderators, this does not make you the leaders of this sub, just curators. Going 180 degrees against the wishes of the sub is a bad look and very damaging. The damage control that is happening right now is the wrong kind. All posts upset about the interview are being removed. This shouldn't happen. What should happen is the mods should note the outrage of the community and act in the future in the interests of the community (ie. Don't do interviews with media). Make a statement about it, calm tempers, acknowledge the problem.

The damage of doing interviews with malicious media lesson was showcased from the stonk subreddit drama that went on this past year. Be better. This sub has the ability to be a powerful forum for change but stuff like this just hurts.

DELETING ANYTHING CRITISIZING THE MOD TEAM IS ONLY GOING TO DRIVE PEOPLE AWAY, SHOW A LITTLE ACCOUNTABILITY!

Edit: I'd like to reiterate that anyone being transphobic does not have an ally here on this post. Get lost, you aren't wanted here or on this sub. To the mod that did the interview, I am truly sorry for the hatred you are undoubtedly facing currently. Regardless about how I feel about the actions of the mod team, prejudice and hatred like this has no place anywhere. GTFO WITH YOUR ANTIQUATED, BIGOTED VIEWS

I additionally would like to clarify, the interview happened and that can't be changed. The real problem is that the mod team went against the communities wishes to do this, and are not addressing it in a helpful or positive way. Its a bad idea to talk to mainstream media when your whole movement is opposed by what interests they represent. We should always let any hit pieces on us be completely unfueled by our actions, because as this movement grows, places like Fox news are going to notice and attack it regardless of what happens here.

Edit 2: I have been unbanned.

Edit 3: Immediately after being unbanned I was messaged that I would be permabanned if I didn't take this down because it breaks rule 7b, which appears to be about politicians/politics. I'm very confused and have requested clarification.

Also, since there may be some who have not seen the video in question: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yUMIFYBMnc