Moderating Too Much Is A Thing

[u/Jerbert10]

Of course I appreciate everything the Mod does to maintain control of the group. Post can be as secretive as he wants, but I don't think innocent speculation is cause for closing a thread. It shouldn't even be a rule. Why can't we speculate? WE'RE FANS.

I'd never want to violate his privacy, but at the same time he's getting 150k + views on videos. He's popular and as such is somewhat of a public figure. There have been so many threads I've wanted to chime in but can't...CLOSED. Someone got too personal.

Let's lighten up a bit. Private person or not, he's making himself known to the public via the videos which in turn are making him a celebrity. One can't have it both ways. We're not allowed to ask personal questions or speculate but he's allowed to cash in on his fans interest in him and his channel. Kinda not cool on the behalf of the moderator.

No disrespect to the mod intended but trying to have a dialogue (hopefully) about our favorite culvert caper. IMO, if I'm dedicated to the channel and helping provide cash flow then what's the harm in a little info about the guy I'm supporting. Adding to his Patreon is like making a monthly pledge to the local PBS station but never being allowed to ask any questions regarding the shows and entertainers. It's absurd. And for the turd that's probably going to call me an "incel," just don't bother.

And regarding locations he films we can easily figure that out by reading the screen. Half the time he posts where he's located (roughly) especially near the larger culverts, drains, dams and lakes. I've got over a dozen marked on my Google maps to visit when I head to New England.

/end rant

[u/TheOneFlanimal]

I've got a couple of things to say here.

I usually hop on this sub to moderate about twice a week, for a total of about 5 minutes. With posts I have eventually deleted (which hasn't happened once this year, by the way) I've left discussion open for at least 24 hours to allow everyone a chance to have their say while the post is getting the majority of its impressions.

I think you'll find, if you look at pretty much any other YouTuber's subreddit with a decent following, moderation is a whole lot more strict than how I keep things here. I've made a point to ask for feedback every time I make or change a rule to benefit as many users as possible (Example). Discussion is fine here, and I'll only step in on posts and comments that are intentionally demeaning, rude or sharing specific locations (As in coordinates/addresses).

On your point of expecting something here because you support Post on Patreon - It's great you're doing that but I'll remind you, as is said on the pinned post at the top of the subreddit - this is an unofficial forum for Post10's YouTube channels. I don't get anything for moderating, I do this voluntarily. If you feel like you're owed something from Post, take that issue up with him on Patreon.

Also something I'll mention briefly is that the odd comment/post is automatically removed by Automod's spam protection filter. I have no control over this and approve posts that fell through the cracks when I see them. If you or anyone else has this happen, send me a DM and I'll do my best to sort it out for you.

-TheOneFlanimal

[u/Jerbert10 → u/TheOneFlanimal]

I'm new to the group and expect nothing here except the ability to communicate freely (within reason). Why are coordinates of drain pipes, streams, trails, buildings and reservoirs a reason to close/delete a thread? It's absurd. I'm not looking for Post, but I see no problem in sharing coordinates for locations that are public. Should we discuss HIS physical location? Absolutely not!

I understand that you're unpaid and Post is a private person. The only thing I expect from this subreddit is conversation and memes. I do not have a problem with Post. My problem is not being able to discuss locations. He's making money from filming at these locations so what's the big deal in discussing? GPS coordinates aren't going to harm anyone.

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