https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/12rpe3l/whats_that_wednesday_reporting_on_newtoreddit/
created by SolariaHues on 19/04/2023 at 11:02 UTC
16 upvotes, 3 top-level comments (showing 3)
Hey everyone
It's where you flag something you believe to be rule breaking for mods and/or Reddit employees to take a look at.
We'd like to make sure y'all know how to report rule breaking content when you see it and aren't worried about doing it, because it really does help.
Thankfully we don't see too much rule breaking on NewToReddit, but when we do, reports help us act faster by surfacing the rule breaking content for us.
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2: https://www.reddit.com/r/LearnToReddit/comments/qyxjyk/how_to_report/
If you report something, it does not change how we as moderators view or judge the content, only that we will review it quicker.
3: https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy
Given that NewtoReddit is a community for new Redditors, not only do we always strive to be as fair as we can, but also give everyone the benefit of the doubt (unless there is strong evidence the user is a bad actor). While we monitor the community closely, your contributions and teamwork in appropriate reporting are greatly appreciated.
If AutoMod has commented on something, it will have already been reported to us, and you don't need to worry.
Misusing the report button is against the site rules, but there is no need to fear the report button as long as you are using it in good faith. A few occasional mistaken reports are not a big deal. We prefer that than no reporting! Overall, reporting should only be used for surfacing what you believe to be genuinely rule-breaking.
On NewToReddit we also have custom or free-form reports enabled. This means if you see something you don't think should be on NewToReddit, but there isn't already a report reason that fits why, you can type in your own reason for us. This makes sure we're covered for unforeseen circumstances, or anything where you feel extra explanation is required.
We are not asking you to moderate for us or seek out rule breaking content. It is up to you and your comfort level to report or not. We would like to give you the guidance and knowledge to help keep NewtoReddit safe. For potentially contentious posts or interactions, *please do not engage* and let us sort it out. *Your* safety is paramount and we do not want you to become a target or get drawn into breaking any rules yourself.
We're grateful to all of you that NewToReddit is a safe space, let's keep it that way together :)
Thank you!
Please ask questions!
Comment by gretchsunny at 19/04/2023 at 16:26 UTC
5 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Are the mods mad if we report something and they don’t agree that it broke the rules. Like we are wasting their time? (I’m not saying on this sub, but any sub.)
Comment by _fufu at 19/04/2023 at 11:48 UTC
4 upvotes, 2 direct replies
I have mixed thoughts about reporting.
Comment by [deleted] at 19/04/2023 at 11:45 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Wednesday