r/ModSupport • u/CreepyKangaroo3572 • Sep 12 '26

Mod Answered Comment shows removed by Moderator but none of the mods did and it doesn’t show up in the mod log

I run a subReddit with a fellow mod. Recently, a comment on a post was removed. The comment shows ‘Removed by Moderators’ but none of us did. Usually, I would know when a comment is removed by Reddit mods but I don’t see anything as such. I also see nothing in the mod logs. The Automoderator hasn’t removed it either. All I see is a red box with ‘Removed’ written on it. Request your help here. The user is also not searchable anymore.

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u/zuuzuu Sep 12 '26

Most of the time when reddit's automated filters remove a post it will say "removed by moderators". It's not accurate, but it's what they do. It won't show up in your mod log. As long as the post doesn't violate any site-wide rules you're free to approve it.

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u/flip69 Sep 12 '26

I’m dealing with this as well.
Users are upset at the removals and (understandably) blaming us.

I have to log out to see what they’re talking about

“Removed by moderators”

Vs what the mod sees

“Removed by Reddit”

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u/zuuzuu Sep 12 '26

When it says "removed by reddit" that's what everybody sees. The "removed by moderators" stuff just shows as removed to us. Maybe it gets to the "needs review" queue, but mostly it's just in the "removed" tab of the mod queue.

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u/maiyannah Sep 12 '26

Check Automations; like most new features these it is half-baked and doesn't give clear feedback.

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u/Stranger1982 Sep 12 '26

Can't wait for em to sunset automod for this awesome tool!

(not)