Apparently they used an existing mechanism where a lower-ranked mod can request to take over a subreddit if the higher-ranked mods are inactive or hostile or whatever. Which has never been used quite this way before, and has never moved this fast before, but is officially a thing they do.
Thought it was worth pointing out, since the people with actual power twisting existing rules to fit new needs is the beating heart of liberalism.
Apparently they used an existing mechanism where a lower-ranked mod can request to take over a subreddit if the higher-ranked mods are inactive or hostile or whatever. Which has never been used quite this way before, and has never moved this fast before, but is officially a thing they do.
Thought it was worth pointing out, since the people with actual power twisting existing rules to fit new needs is the beating heart of liberalism.
Wonder if they are gonna learn from this :agony-acid:
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Even that is a change in mindset. I expect less.