https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/w32ftw/mod_log_updates_coming_soon_adding_removal/
created by itsovertoosoon on 19/07/2022 at 20:20 UTC
378 upvotes, 32 top-level comments (showing 25)
Hey mods! Last month, I shared some Mod Log updates[1] and, thanks to your feedback, today I’m back to preview a few more that will be coming very shortly. One of the main things that came up was that many of you would like to see removal reasons included in the Mod Log[2], especially for content removed by Reddit. Great idea! Starting next week, you’ll begin to see removal reasons in the Mod Log on new Reddit in some cases where the content is removed by Reddit.
1: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/v2o33p/mod_log_updates_adding_visibility_into_nsfw/
Now when content is removed by Reddit for violating Reddit’s Content Policy,[3] the entry in the Mod Log will include the site-wide rule that was violated, except certain content that is removed automatically. Such removals will not appear in Mod Log.
3: https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy
Another update we’re adding is the ability for you, as moderators, to see most content that’s been taken down in your community, with the exception of content that violates Rule 3 or 4 of our Content Policy, content that is deemed by Reddit to infringe a copyright, and any video content. For posts, the content you can see will include titles, images, and text; for comments, it will include the comment body. To view content that’s been removed, you can go to a community��s Mod Log on new Reddit and select *Show details* next to the Mod Log entry.
Here’s what the Mod Log will look like after these changes:
​
With these two changes that have increased visibility into what content Reddit is removing and why, most policy violating content will also no longer be viewable from a user's profile or via direct link to the content .
However, as stated above, you’ll still be able to go to your Mod Log to see content that Reddit has taken down, find out what rule was violated, and view the content itself (except for rule 3 & 4 violations,[4] copyright infringing content, and video content) by selecting *Show details* as shown in the examples above.
4: https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy
In the event that you disagree with a decision or think a mistake has been made, you can continue to reach out directly to r/ModSupport[5] for clarification.
Thanks to all of you who have given your feedback on the latest round of updates. We’re excited for a solution that means moderators will be able to better review takedowns and admin decisions, while exposing fewer people to policy-violating content.
I’ll stick around a bit to answer questions and hear what you think.
Comment by 404NinjaNotFound at 19/07/2022 at 20:34 UTC
104 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Honestly, I feel like mod log should be viewable on mobile before this goes live. This makes it super hard for mods using mobile to check why something was removed and if the user should be banned from the subreddit.
Comment by Noname_Maddox at 19/07/2022 at 20:37 UTC
64 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I would really like the removal reason comment to be anonymous instead of showing our username.
As begrudge users will normally dm or use chat to start questioning. It’s annoying and stops us using the removal comment
Comment by Watchful1 at 19/07/2022 at 20:23 UTC
30 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Will those additional details be visible in the api for mod logs?
Comment by [deleted] at 19/07/2022 at 20:26 UTC
45 upvotes, 3 direct replies
[deleted]
Comment by CryptoMaximalist at 19/07/2022 at 20:42 UTC*
16 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Can removal reasons be extended to allow bots to leave action reasons like automod does? (shown on the modlog, compatible with old reddit and modtoolbox, reasons available for actions beyond removals)
Comment by catastrophized at 20/07/2022 at 00:38 UTC*
6 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Could we make the removal reasons pop-up optional on mobile? Also the new sort feature in the mod queue requires two clicks now.
Lately all of the updates have made things more difficult instead of easier for mobile from a UI/UX standpoint.
Comment by liamdun at 20/07/2022 at 04:46 UTC
6 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Do these previews stay if the content is deleted by the user? Honestly tired of people appealing their ban and deleting what got them banned so I have no proof of it
Comment by [deleted] at 19/07/2022 at 22:22 UTC
15 upvotes, 1 direct replies
[deleted]
Comment by Zavodskoy at 19/07/2022 at 21:23 UTC
25 upvotes, 3 direct replies
Why do you keep refusing to provide features to Old Reddit which is used by well over half of the sites moderators?
Comment by trebmald at 20/07/2022 at 16:19 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
you’ll begin to see removal reasons in the Mod Log on **new Reddit**
Why do you folks keep doing this when you know most serious moderators are using old Reddit so we can continue to use our tools (Toolbox, RES, etc.)?
Comment by binchlord at 19/07/2022 at 20:25 UTC
11 upvotes, 1 direct replies
That's exciting to see thanks y'all
Comment by Igennem at 20/07/2022 at 05:41 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Will this change affect how content removed by subreddit moderators is visible on user profiles or via direct link?
Comment by hypd09 at 20/07/2022 at 14:26 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Now when content is removed by Reddit for violating Reddit’s Content Policy, the entry in the Mod Log will include the site-wide rule that was violated, **except certain content that is removed automatically. Such removals will not appear in Mod Log.**
Need some clarification on this, would automatic AEO removals not show up in modlog?
Comment by IranianGenius at 20/07/2022 at 17:56 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
This looks like a good update. Wish I could see it on old reddit too.
Comment by OmgImAlexis at 20/07/2022 at 01:49 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Quick question when are you finally going to suspend accounts for breaking rule 4? Currently all that seems to happen is you give them a short ban. 🤔
Comment by ScottManAgent at 20/07/2022 at 04:50 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!
Comment by rebutv at 20/07/2022 at 05:47 UTC
2 upvotes, 1 direct replies
most policy violating content will also no longer be viewable from a user's profile or via direct link to the content .
can you elaborate on this? does this mean when i open a post or a user profile, any removed content within my sub would only show a blank [removd] text, without the actual violated content inside? and moderator need to go to modlog page manaully to check?
Comment by OGWhiz at 20/07/2022 at 16:30 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
These are great updates. For the new removal reasons feature on mobile, can we have an option to *not* notify the poster of a removed comment? I don’t see a need to modmail them, as that just leads to rule lawyers arguing with us. Public comments just come off as spammy in threads in which we have to remove a lot of comments. I’d prefer to have the option of *not* notifying them, and they can reach out to us if they have questions.
Comment by cyrilio at 20/07/2022 at 18:31 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
At first glance this seems like an improvement. Will edit if I discover any issues
Comment by f_k_a_g_n at 28/07/2022 at 01:50 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
With these two changes that have increased visibility into what content Reddit is removing and why, most policy violating content will also no longer be viewable from a user's profile or via direct link to the content .
However, as stated above, you’ll still be able to go to your Mod Log to see content that Reddit has taken down, find out what rule was violated, and view the content itself
I don't know if this was intended but almost all logs for admin removals no longer show the content that was removed when fetching modlogs through a user feed. Instead of showing the `target_body` or `target_title` of the removed item, it now shows "[ Removed by Reddit ]"
Comment by TheNerdyAnarchist at 04/08/2022 at 21:42 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Can something be done (**IN OLD REDDIT**) to indicate whether the removed content had already been actioned by moderators/AutoModerator?
It's incredibly anxiety-inducing to see a bunch of new admin actions in the sub and having to worry about whether we're missing rule-violating content and putting our subreddit at risk.
Comment by Bardfinn at 19/07/2022 at 20:32 UTC
5 upvotes, 0 direct replies
With these two changes that have increased visibility into what content Reddit is removing and why, most policy violating content will also no longer be viewable from a user's profile or via direct link to the content .
Allons! Snoo de la Redditie!
Le jour de gloire est arrivé
Comment by ThatGreenGuy8 at 20/07/2022 at 10:17 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Hey Reddit admins.. I recently ran into someone being blatantly transphobic on their own subreddit, and when I called them out for it they banned me. As a reaction to the ban I suggested the moderator should take a good look back at their life and their decisions that led to them being such a transphobe. In response they reported this message and now I have a warning while they can roam free spreading hate towards trans people.
Is there anything I can do to appeal this warning or at least get that hate spreading rogue moderator a warning/ban?
I have all the evidence needed.
Comment by Overgrown_fetus1305 at 19/07/2022 at 23:48 UTC
2 upvotes, 2 direct replies
This is good news. Is there any possibility to set up an option to modmail us when things are removed by AEO, should there be false positives, and also so we can more easily track problematic users and bring the hammer down when necessary?
Comment by Moggehh at 19/07/2022 at 20:39 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
