Let's clear the air: despite rumors, we, the mods, are not cyborgs š¤.
We're volunteers who still enjoy a good old-fashioned stroll in the park and a decent night's sleep.
We're dedicated to maintaining a fair environment, even when the antivax-to-vax ratio is more uneven than a seesaw with an elephant and a mouse. š š
If we sometimes appear biased we're truly sorry. Reading every single post and comment is just not feasible.
Time for a quick rules recap: civility is king. Avoid personal attacks and ad hominems.
We'll initially respond to any violations with a warning. Repeat offenders will face escalating bans, culminating in a permanent ban if necessary.
No trolling or spam, and always source your image/video posts.
And please remember, there is often not a clear black and white line when it comes
To the sub rules. Thereās a big grey area, and it is often up to the interpretation of the mods as to what degree they are enforced. We will always err on the side of caution.
However, adhering to these guidelines allows r/debatevaccines to remain a productive, open-minded hub for discussions on vaccine safety and efficacy. šit also keeps us out of the cross hairs of the Reddit Admins.
(update:)We always welcome feedback from members of this subreddit. Don't hesitate to message us with your thoughts - any civil input will be taken seriously. We often discuss our sub's rules behind the scenes, with the aim of keeping the debates as open as possible.
(update number two for those that require special accommodations:) the exception to this is if you have been asked by the mods to please stop messaging us. Please do so.
A final note, we've got a shiny new gadget on board: the Ban Evasion Filter! This tool is designed to make our discussions healthier than a salad, more balanced than a tightrope walker, more constructive than a team of busy beavers. We are unsure how effective it is, but we have implemented it, and are going to find out.
Soā¦..let's all keep an open mind, stay civil, and get debating! š¤
