Mod World’s most anticipated live AMA with u/spez is back. This is your time to ask Reddit’s CEO pretty much anything: burning questions, hot takes, literally anything you’re curious about.

Here’s how it’ll work:

1. Submit your question(s) in the comments below (one question per comment so topic voting stays clear!)
2. Upvote the questions you want answered most
3. The top-upvoted questions will be answered live by u/spez at Mod World 2026
4. Make sure to vote by October 21st, 2026 at 5:00 pm PST

⭐ If you haven’t already, SIGN UP for Mod World so you don’t miss the live AMA. 

Drop your questions ASAP! Submitting early gives your questions more visibility and a better shot at getting answered.

Note: This AMA is separate from the Mod State of the Union.

Today was wild. Y’all showed up en masse. So much so, that our team was frankly overwhelmed by the turnout. TL;DR – we didn’t even think a turnout like this was possible. 

We know parts of the experience today were frustrating. The wristband system got confusing, closing/reopening the line created some misunderstandings, and things definitely didn’t run as smoothly as we wanted.

(Some context that may or may not be helpful: we have a very strict capacity limit set by the Fire Marshal inside the bodega space, which dictates how fast the line can move.)

This is our first time doing a pop-up, but no excuses – we’re reading every piece of feedback and adjusting for tomorrow – including clear logistics for the blowout sale (stay tuned). 

Massive thanks to everyone who showed up, petted Meowdani, explored the aisles, re-homed a plushie, and rolled with the punches with us. 

If you’re coming out to 213 Bowery tomorrow, we can’t wait to see you! If you’re not, we hope you still follow along in r/bodega.

TL;DR - We are cancelling all upcoming in-person Mod Events, and not scheduling new ones until we can improve our event security and vetting processes to ensure everyone stays safe.

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Hey everyone, 

As some of you may already know, during our San Francisco meetup at Reddit HQ last week, an issue arose where our venue details were shared with mods who were not approved to attend. In my three years working alongside this incredible community of folks, I’m grateful that something like this has never happened before. However, since it did, valid security concerns were raised across several of our internal teams. 

Because your safety (and the safety of our staff and other attendees) is non-negotiable, we are evaluating our protocols and have cancelled upcoming IRL Mod Events for the foreseeable future. 

This directly impacts our previously announced events in Los Angeles and Amsterdam. We sincerely apologize to everyone who was planning to attend these, and we really appreciate your understanding as we figure this out.

Behind the scenes, we’re using this downtime to rework how we host in-person events. We’re focusing on:

• Increasing on-site security at every future venue
• Tightening communication around event details
• Beefing up vetting to ensure only confirmed attendees can access event spaces

Building all of this out properly is going to take some time, so please bear with us. 

We know this news sucks, especially since the vast majority of you had zero involvement in what happened. But please rest assured that we are not going anywhere, and Mod Events continue to be incredibly important! We're doubling down on virtual events and brainstorming ways to make them even more rewarding and engaging in the coming months. 

Thank you all for your patience, understanding, and ongoing participation. 

As always, our mod mail is open for anything you want to share directly.

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Hello, faves! Jumping in here to say hi. And also we’re hosting an IRL community pop-up in New York at the end of this month. It’s kinda a big deal because Reddit’s never done one of these before.

While the pop-up is open to the public, we’d especially love to see mods there (duh). Who knows? You might even see one or two (or three or four) admins from the Mod Events team hanging around 😎

Now, lemme cut to the chase. What the heck is this?

Step into Reddit’s very own corner store – r/bodega – and browse the aisles celebrating some of Reddit’s best communities! From custom trading card packs for r/soccer fans, to a glam counter for all r/beauty enthusiasts, we’re serving up something for everyone. You can stop by our deli counter, highlighting NYC’s top “subs.” Or ask a question at our AMA™️ and withdraw some “Snoo Bucks.”

You can even say hi to our bodega cat Meowdani, whose name was voted on by the r/bodegacats community (Mamdani if you’re reading this…we saved you a seat by the register). 

But I know what you’re thinking, u/big-slay, give me things! Say less.

Every r/bodega patron gets: 

• A Snoo plushie. I know y’all already have them, but…doesn’t yours need a friend?
• A custom r/bodega zine highlighting everything in the shop
• Scratchers to win totes, mugs, and other merch
• Postcards and stickers 
• Cold drinks 
• Opportunities to discover new communities

Heard enough? Here’s where to find us: 

Event Details

• 📍 213 Bowery, New York, NY 
• 🗓️ August 29–30, 2026
• ⏱️ 10 am to 10 pm both days
• 📅 Add this event to your calendar
• 🛎️ Join r/bodega

And as a little treat, here’s a promo video starring me and my cat. Consider the tax paid.

r/bodega promo video feat. u/big-slay and Budge, the cat.

Hope to see some of y’all there!

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Live from New York, it’s r/bodega! Reddit is hosting an IRL corner store pop-up, bringing the beauty, diversity, and chaos of online Reddit communities to life. Open for one weekend only, stocked with the internet’s best memes and moments.

That’s right, you can step inside your Reddit feed right here in NYC, and browse the aisles for the best of Reddit communities! From custom trading card packs for r/soccer fans, to a glam counter for all r/beauty enthusiasts, we’re serving up something for everyone. You can stop by our deli counter, highlighting NYC’s top “subs,” including a special sandwich called “The Champion” for our r/NYKnicks fans. We’ll also have an AMA™️ for folks to withdraw “Snoo Bucks”, so stop by to ask a question or four. 

You can even say hi to our bodega cat Meowdani, whose name was voted on by the r/bodegacats community (Mamdani if you’re reading this…we saved a seat by the register for you). 

We’ll have many trinkets for you to take home from your favorite corners of the internet! What exactly is in it for r/bodega patrons? Here’s what we’re serving up:

• Snoo Plushies for all. That’s right, every attendee will receive one of our most coveted merch items ever.
• A custom r/bodega zine highlighting everything in store
• Scratchers to win totes, mugs, and more
• Postcards and stickers 
• Cold drinks 
• Opportunities to discover new communities
• And so much more!

And if that wasn’t enough free stuff, all attendees will be invited to the store’s blowout sale from 9-10 pm on August 30, where we will be giving away all remaining merch and salvageable bodega products to anyone interested. ✨

Anyone is welcome to enter r/bodega! All you need is a Reddit account and an appetite for the internet’s finest. 

Event Details

• 📍 213 Bowery, New York, NY 
• 🗓️ August 29–30, 2026
• ⏱️ 10 am to 10 pm both days
• 📅Add event to your calendar

 

Questions? Peep our FAQs in the comments below.

And if you can’t make it, join this subreddit! Here will be our main hub for all updates, event conversations, and sneak peeks at r/bodega (not subreddit) before we open our doors. 

See you on the block soon!

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r/bodega could not be complete without the diverse communities that make Reddit the heart of the internet. From your local NYC subreddits to sports, food, and pet subreddits, our corner store will be stocked full of the internet's finest. Check out the full (Cheesecake Factory long) menu of subs being featured at r/bodega!

Any predictions on how we’ll be nodding to these communities in the pop-up? From everyday products to deep-cut easter eggs, every single subreddit on this menu will be a part of the store.

Drop your best guesses in the comments; nothing is off the table counter.

A

1. r/AMA
2. r/AskHistorians
3. r/AskNYC
4. r/aww

B

1. r/barkour
2. r/Babushkats
3. r/BeansInThings
4. r/beauty
5. r/birdswitharms
6. r/bodega
7. r/bodegacats
8. r/bootroom
9. r/Breadit
10. r/BreadStapledToTrees
11. r/bugs

C

1. r/cakeday
2. r/curlyhair

D

1. r/dadswhodidntwantpets
2. r/Devvit
3. r/DGDAG
4. r/DiWHY

F

1. r/FoodNYC
2. r/footballmemes
3. r/footballscouting
4. r/forbiddensnacks
5. r/funny

H

1. r/Haircare
2. r/HoldMyKibble
3. r/HydroHomies

K

1. r/KitchenConfidential

L

1. r/lawnporn

M

1. r/MadeMeCry
2. r/Makeup
3. r/MakeupAddiction
4. r/mildlyinteresting
5. r/MostBeautiful

N

1. r/Neverbrokeabone
2. r/news
3. r/newyorkcity
4. r/nosleep
5. r/nyc
6. r/NYCbike
7. r/NYCbitcheswhohangout
8. r/nycHistory
9. r/nycmeetups
10. r/NYCopera
11. r/nycrail
12. r/NYCRides
13. r/nyctakeout
14. r/NYKnicks

O

1. r/oddlysatisfying

P

1. r/Parenting
2. r/Perfectfit
3. r/PizzaCrimes

R

1. r/realitytv

S

1. r/SalsaSnobs
2. r/sitcoms
3. r/SkincareAddiction
4. r/snackexchange
5. r/soccer
6. r/SoccerJerseys
7. r/SoccerNoobs
8. r/spideysightings

T

1. r/television
2. r/televisionsuggestions
3. r/thingsforants
4. r/todayilearned
5. r/TvShows
6. r/TVTooHigh

W

1. r/WeWantPlates
2. r/whatisthisthing
3. r/WolvesWithWatermelons
4. r/WomensSoccer

Z

1. r/zines

Fín. If you’ve made it to the end, here’s a secret menu item just for you.

TL;DR – Reddit is opening a real-life bodega in NYC. Suggest a name for the event’s featured bodega cat for a chance to win a custom r/bodegacats tote!

ICYMI – We’re building an IRL Reddit Bodega in NYC (August 29–30), and your ideas are already coming to life behind the scenes. To show some love, we’re giving away 100 custom tote bags perfect for your next bodega run.

Custom r/bodegacats tote bag

Here's how it'll work:

• Drop a bodega cat name idea in the comments here by Sunday, Aug 2 @ 11:59 PM ET.
• Upvote your favorites. The top-voted name will be featured prominently in the store display.
• Check your chat requests. 100 randomly selected commenters will get a secure claim link via chat from a Reddit Admin to grab their tote.
• Stay tuned. We’ll announce the winning name and tote recipients in a follow-up post.

Eligibility:

• Account in good standing.
• Member of r/bodegacats. Duh. 
• Commented a cat name on this post before the deadline.
• Limit 1 entry per account.

Can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Hey y'all! Can't wait to see you next week for the Virtual Mod Meetup. Make sure to register if you haven't already!

A few notes:

• There will be no merch at this event and we will be muting anyone who talks about merch from the chat (with love).
• We're switching up the format a bit to encourage more interaction within the community. Come give it a shot!
• Don't worry, we'll still play trivia.
• This event will not be recorded since it is chat-based.

Annnnd song suggestions anyone?

• As you know, we play an intro & closing song at every event.
• This week, we're taking suggestions!
• We'll play the the top 2 most upvoted songs from the comments below.
• Please keep them somewhat clean. I'm not trying to get fired ☺️

Hey everyone! u/big-slay here from the Reddit Community Events Team.

I’m stoked to share that we’re launching Reddit’s first-ever Community Pop-Up this summer!

Hitting NYC from August 29–30, this is a fully immersive, experiential build designed like a classic bodega to celebrate the beauty, diversity, and culture of Reddit communities.

Because this sub is such a vibrant, supportive, and essential part of the Reddit ecosystem, we’re featuring r/television in the build! We’re also inviting alllllll members of this community to attend the pop-up, so save the date(s)!

We’ll have a stack of vintage TVs right by the checkout counter playing constant programming about r/television's best moments. BUT, in order to do it right, we’d love to hear directly from you. 

So tell us, what posts/comments/lore should be included? Drop your ideas (with links pls) in the comments! 

Thanks in advance ♥️

Hey everyone! u/big-slay here from the Reddit Community Events Team.

I’m stoked to share that we’re launching Reddit’s first-ever Community Pop-Up this summer: r/bodega! 

Hitting NYC from August 29–30, this is a fully immersive, experiential build designed like a classic corner store to celebrate the beauty, diversity, and culture of Reddit communities.

Because r/bodegacats is such a vibrant, iconic, and essential part of the NYC <> Reddit ecosystem, we want to feature you inside the build! We’re also inviting alllllll members of this community to attend the event, so save the date!

Our Plan 🐈

We’re creating a dedicated r/bodegacats section inside the build. Right now, the blueprint includes:

• A cozy bodega cat setup (cat bed, toys, and a fake cat – for safety/comfort reasons!)
• A "paws-on" adoption wall featuring posters of actual adoptable cats from shelters around the city.
• Plenty of photo ops.

Your Ideas 💡 

This is where you come in. How else should we bring r/bodegacats to life? We want this to feel authentic to the sub.

• Should we have a digital screen cycling through the top posts of all time?
• A "Guess that Cat's Name" game based on classic bodega snacks?
• Highlight specific stories, memes, or moments from the community?

Drop your wildest, fun, or most wholesome ideas in the comments below!

My team and I really want to do this sub justice, so please let us know what you think and leave your suggestions no matter how wild they may seem. Looking forward to building this bodega with you all!

Hey everyone! u/big-slay here from the Reddit Community Events Team.

I’m stoked to share that we’re launching Reddit’s first-ever Community Pop-Up this summer: r/bodega! 

Hitting NYC from August 29–30, this is a fully immersive, experiential build designed like a classic corner store to celebrate the beauty, diversity, and culture of Reddit communities.

Because r/zines is such a vibrant, creative, and essential part of the Reddit ecosystem, we want to feature you inside the build. We’re also inviting alllllll members of this community to attend the event, so save the date(s)!

The Project 📖

We’d love to work directly with you, the members of r/zines, to create an exclusive zine specifically for the bodega event.

Your Participation 💡 

We want this to feel authentic to the sub, so we’re asking for your participation in whatever way works best for you. Some ideas:

• Tell us what you would or would not want to see in the zine
• Share stories, moments, or memories from this community
• Drop artwork we should include that deserves a few thousand sets of eyes 
• Link us to some of your favorite custom zines
• And honestly, anything else that comes to mind

Let us know in the comments below!

My team and I really want to do this sub justice, so please let us know what you think and leave your suggestions no matter how wild they may seem. Looking forward to building with with y’all and hopefully seeing you at the bodega in August 🤞