Mod Monthly: August 2026

Howdy, mods! Welcome back to your monthly mod newsletter. 

Keep reading for upcoming events, a bunch of platform updates, opportunities to share feedback, community stories, subreddits up for adoption, and, as required by law, at least one very cute pet.

Events 🪩

NY-based mods, join us at r/bodega 🍎

Live from New York, it’s r/bodega! Join us at Reddit’s first-ever community pop-up: an IRL corner store bringing the beauty, diversity, and chaos of online communities to life. We’re popping up at 213 Bowery (Aug 29–30, 10 AM–10 PM both days) with NYC "subs" at the deli, a glam counter, our very own bodega cat Meowdani (named by r/bodegacats), and so much more! While it’s open to everyone, we’d particularly love to see mods in the aisles. Drop by for fresh merch and a fun time. Until then, you can add the event to your calendar and join r/bodega for sneak peeks and more info. See you on the block!

r/bodega: Find your corner of the internet!

Upcoming Mod Events

The 2026 Mod Events calendar is in full swing. Over the next few months, we’ve got options for both leaving your house and staying cozy on your couch:

In-person

• AUG 27 – Mod Meetup – Los Angeles 🇺🇸
• SEP 17 – Mod Meetup – Amsterdam 🇳🇱

Virtual

• AUG 19 – Moddit [Community Growth] 📈
• SEP 10 - Moddit [Future of Mod Tools] 🛠️
• SEP 15 – Moddit [Content Creation] 📝
• SEP 29 – Mod Meetup 🌏

Get the full calendar here, and be sure to join r/ModEvents so you don’t miss a thing. 

Platform 🛠️

Dev Platform app of the month: SubCard

Built by u/Adrikshit, SubCard gives members a localized snapshot of your community, a bit like a welcome card. Feature a glowing welcome banner translated into your sub’s set country language, customizable entrance animations, local time, a flag badge, and an animated subscribe button. Complete with a playful cat member-progress bar, SubCard transforms your subreddit's front door. Learn more and try it out here. 

SubCard in r/bangalorebikes

Games with a Hook Hackathon winners 🎮

Last week, we wrapped up our month-long hackathon offering $40,000 in prizes for games built on Devvit (Reddit’s Developer Platform). After a record 700+ entries, we announced the winners! Highlights include Sketchy Solutions by u/Xenuoziem (Best App with a Hook), Cattack! by u/derppherppp (Best Use of Phaser), Dictionary Fills by u/JeffBritches (Best Use of Retention Mechanics), and TinTen by u/thejohnnyr (Best Use of User Contributions). Check out the project gallery to explore all submissions, and read the full post for the complete list of winners and honorable mentions. Big thanks to all who participated. 

What’s next for Mod Tools

In case you missed it, u/spez recently shared a post about how we’re modernizing Reddit’s infrastructure. For mods, that means we’re working on better tools to handle spam, abuse, and generic rule-breaking so you can focus on making judgment calls on what’s best for your community. 

We shared an update in r/modnews about that area specifically: Nothing is changing for existing communities today. We're expanding Post and Comment Guidance for everyone, and looking long-term at building tools like Rules Hub to handle tasks you rely on AutoMod enforcement capabilities for (more on Rules Hub below). We don't have any specific dates in mind, and we won't change any existing AutoMod workflows until replacement tools are tested and proven to meet your needs.

(Separately, if you manage any custom bots or apps, we also announced long-term changes to our Public Data API. Please register your apps by September 30, 2026 to help shape our roadmaps and ensure your developer account is properly established.)

P.S. We’re hosting a Moddit session on the future of mod tools on September 10. RSVP here. 

Rules Hub now available in more communities 

Rules Hub is now rolling out to all communities created on or after July 5. It gives moderators a simpler way to create, test, and enforce community rules. With it, you can:

• Create and automatically enforce rules without writing code
• Preview how rules behave against sample content before turning them on
• Review logs to understand why a rule triggered and fine-tune it over time

This gradual rollout started last week and will continue over the coming weeks.

More categories of Reddit removals

We’re now including more categories of Reddit removals (the removed content and why it was removed) in the Mod Log for added transparency. 

Bug fixes 🐛

• Fixed the subreddit rules widget failing to load in some communities; it now renders as expected across apps and web. [iOS/Android/Web]
• Resolved subreddit mentions on wiki pages not displaying as links; they are now tappable links as expected. [iOS/Android]
• Stopped users from removing post flair after submission in communities where post flair is required. [Web]

For more platform updates and bug fixes, see the latest Changelog here. 

Programs 🤝

Join our feedback programs!

We recently announced a handful of new ways for mods to partner directly with Reddit admins through our feedback programs. Since then, we’ve recruited a few mods from the Feedback Roster to new Community Councils and Roundtable Discussions. We’re always looking for mods to collaborate with, so whether you’ve been a moderator on Reddit for years or you just started, we’d love for you to apply! Your perspectives are exactly what we need to ensure our new tools and policy changes work for every type of community. Fill out the Feedback Roster form to get involved, and read the full post for more details. 

Community 💚

Spotlight: r/natureisbeautiful ⛰️

After adopting the community, u/derppherppp got to work planting seeds for the subreddit’s success: weeding out irrelevant content and freshening it up with a new look and a snazzy community home app (shout out r/Devvit). The growth has bloomed since then, with the community tripling in size and still branching out to this day. A thriving nature community, built with the same care that it celebrates. What’s more beautiful than that? Check out their full community spotlight here.

r/natureisbeautiful

Want your community's story to be featured? We’d love to spotlight you. Reach out here for the chance!

Looking for a community to lead?

Speaking of community success stories, yours could be the next one! We have a handful of animal and pet-related communities that need new mods, and the right folks for the job just might be reading this right now. Just click the “Request here” link next to any community below and follow the instructions in that post. If it’s a match, we’ll be in touch!

• r/piratecats | Members: 5,703 | Request here
• r/AdventureKitties | Members: 4,392  | Request here
• r/Catgrooming | Members: 785 | Request here
• r/puppytraining | Members: 19,704 | Request here
• r/AnimalsMadeMeSmile | Members: 12,917 | Request here

Communities up for adoption: r/piratecats, r/AdventureKitties, r/Catgrooming, r/puppytraining, r/AnimalsMadeMeSmile

Mod Topics series in r/ModSupport

Here’s the latest from the r/ModSupport team’s post series where they share knowledge, highlight tools, answer questions, and learn from each other:

• Share your username origin stories!
• Guidance, Not Guesswork: Getting Smart with Post & Comment Guidance
• User Flair
• What happens when mods disagree?

Pet(s) of the month: 

White Orchid the orchid and Spot the bunny

• White Orchid (u/AdForeign6112): Beautiful, quiet, green, and thriving on minimal water.
• Spot (u/Adventurous-Year-463): An extremely adorable expert flopper who loves sleeping right in the middle of walking paths.

 

Want to submit a photo of your pet for a chance to be featured in the newsletter? Reach out here!

That’s all, folks! We’ll be back with another edition in September. 

Mod Monthly: July 2026

Howdy, mods! Welcome back to your monthly mod newsletter. 

Keep reading for upcoming events, a handful of platform updates, opportunities to share feedback, community stories, subreddits up for adoption, and, as required by law, at least one very cute pet.

Events 🪩

Join our first-ever community adoption fair

We’re hosting our first-ever Subreddit Adoption Fair on July 29 to match lonely, abandoned subreddits with new, loving mod parents! Whether you want to rescue a niche game space or revive a tech-driven one, this is your chance. Join us for a live walkthrough to ace the official r/redditrequest process, browse eligible communities looking for a fresh start, and get your pre-adoption jitters settled with a live Admin Q&A. RSVP here. 

RSVP to New Mod Bootcamp [Q3]

New Mod Bootcamp 2026

New mods assemble! We’re back with our third New Mod Bootcamp of the year, a virtual event designed to onboard, educate, and celebrate new mods. Just created a brand new subreddit and wondering what to do next to help it grow? Still trying to figure out how to schedule posts? Whatever stage you’re at, we've got you covered! Come through and leave with new tips and tricks (and yes, merch). 📅 Join us on Tuesday, August 11 from 11:00 am–1:00 pm PT — RSVP here.

Note: If you’re an experienced mod, you can attend, but please be respectful of newbies in the chat. 

Upcoming Mod Events

Fresh 2026 Mod Events just dropped. We’ve got options for both leaving your house and staying cozy on your couch. Here’s what’s coming up:

In-person

• JUL 18 – Mod Meetup – Toronto 🇨🇦
• AUG 1 – Mod Meetup – Bangalore 🇮🇳
• AUG 13 – Mod Meetup – San Francisco 🇺🇸
• AUG 27 – Mod Meetup – Los Angeles 🇺🇸
• SEP 17 – Mod Meetup – Amsterdam 🇳🇱

Virtual

• JUL 15 – Mod Meetup 🌏
• JUL 29 – Subreddit Adoption Fair 🧑‍🍼
• AUG 6 – Moddit [Subreddit Revival]
• AUG 11 – New Mod Bootcamp [Q3] 🏕️
• AUG 12 – New Mod Meetup 🌏
• AUG 13 – New Mod Office Hour 🎒
• AUG 19 – Moddit [Community Growth] 📈
• SEP 15 – Moddit [Content Creation] 📝
• SEP 29 – Mod Meetup 🌏

Get the full calendar here, and be sure to join r/ModEvents so you don’t miss a thing. (Especially the new weekly pet threads.) 

Platform 🛠️

2026 Mod Tools and Migrated Apps Devvit Hackathon winners 🏆

After weeks of building, tinkering, and polishing, the results of our 2026 Mod Tools and Migrated Apps Devvit Hackathon are officially in! We had a blast seeing what you all built, and while we appreciate every single one of our 3,000+ participants, we’re thrilled to spotlight our Grand Prize winners:

• Moderator’s Choice Award: Mod Recruit (by u/Oddie-hoodie369) – An all-in-one mod recruitment, application, and screening tool that lives right inside your subreddit.
• Best Ported Bot: Image Magician (by u/CosmicKeys) – Previously known as MAGIC_EYE_BOT, this app is designed to help moderators automate and manage image/video reposts and removals.
• Best New Mod Tool: Image Post Scheduler (by u/thommy_) – A highly requested utility to schedule image posts with flair directly from Reddit, with no third-party image hosts.

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to create and participate, and a special shoutout to the community judges of the Moderator’s Choice Award (hi u/SampleOfNone, u/PitchForkAssistant, u/westcoastcdn19, u/Drunken_Economist, and u/Mrtom987) who helped test and score the entries.

Head to the full announcement to see the rest of the impressive runners-up and who took home the Helper and Feedback awards!

Decoupled post content type settings

You can now toggle images, videos, and links individually in your community’s content settings. We’ve officially uncoupled media and link settings so you no longer have to allow one just to get the other. This update gives you more flexibility over the exact types of media formats allowed in your community. Read the full announcement here.

Logging in to use Old Reddit

Old Reddit’s logged-out experience is a significant source of abusive scraping and automated traffic on the platform. It’s also an important interface for many long-time mods and redditors. To strike the right balance between preserving your access to Old Reddit while preventing this type of platform abuse, we recently announced that by the end of July, we will start requiring everyone to log in. All logged-in users will continue to have access to Old Reddit, and this change will not impact logged-out browsing on reddit.com. 

Reducing exposure to harmful and inauthentic content

We recently shared an update on how we're using machine learning to catch harmful and spammy content before anyone has to see it. Recent upgrades are now blocking 23 million spam views a day and have cut enforcement times for hate and violence to under five seconds. We’ve also reduced false positives by 40% and are working to ensure these actions appear in your mod logs for full visibility. Get all the details in the full post here. 

For more platform updates and recent bug fixes, see the latest Changelog here. 

Programs 🤝

Join our feedback programs!

We recently announced a handful of new ways for mods to partner directly with Reddit admins through our new Community Council Network, Mod Early Access, and Roundtable Discussions. We want to collaborate with a true variety of backgrounds — so while this invitation is, of course, open to everyone, we are specifically encouraging newer mods to apply. Your fresh perspective is exactly what we need to ensure our new tools and policy changes work for every type of community. Fill out the Feedback Roster form to get involved, and read the full post for more details.

Community 💚

Spotlight: r/indianrailways 🚆

Running a community for one of the world’s busiest railway systems means one thing: people need real answers fast. For u/vpsj and the mod team, it’s been full steam ahead growing r/indianrailways into a trusted hub for ticket tips, travel hacks, and more. 

Like many, u/vpsj was an active community member answering travel questions. After joining the mod team, they helped with the subreddit overhaul, tightening up the rules and wiki. They also started a community competition called ROTM (Railfan Of The Month), where beautiful videos of Indian railways and trains are awarded with special flairs and honored in the ROTM Hall Of Fame.

Two images of trains from r/indianrailways

Their biggest tip for new mods? Two words: quality posts. "Focus on making sure quality content is posted in the community, even if you have to post it yourself at first... it can lead to a more loyal and dedicated fanbase..."

Check out their full community spotlight here.

Looking for a community to lead?

Speaking of community success stories, yours could be the next one! We have a handful of abandoned gaming communities that need new mods, and the right folks for the job just might be reading this right now. 🎮

• r/unexpectedskyrim  | Members: 34,995 | Request here
• r/dota2dadjokes | Members: 7,817 | Request here
• r/CounterStrikeStrats | Members: 5,911 | Request here
• r/unexpectedpokemon | Members: 4,575 | Request here
• r/WowClassicMemes  | Members: 3,327 | Request here

P.S. - In this edition, we’re trying a new approach for available sub adoptions. Just click the “Request here” link next to any community above and follow the instructions in that post. If it’s a match, we’ll be in touch!

Gaming communities up for adoption

Mod Topics series in r/ModSupport

Here’s the latest from the r/ModSupport team’s post series where they share knowledge, highlight tools, answer questions, and learn from each other:

• Origin Stories: What were you like as a user before becoming a mod?
• Troll Avoidance 101
• Mod Misconceptions
• Community Helpers

Pet(s) of the month

Tuffy the dog and Norbert the bearded dragon

Say hello to this month’s featured duo:

• Tuffy (owned by mod u/Redskinrey): This 9-year-old Yorkie is 15 pounds of pure, nonstop adventure. He loves hiking, riding four-wheelers, and looking cooler than all of us in his red bike goggles.
• Norbert (owned by mod u/Runepup): A rare, scaleless "Silkie" bearded dragon who is nearly 20 years old. Norbert’s hobbies include hating absolutely everything and looking adorable in his yellow flower hat.

Want to submit a photo of your pet for a chance to be featured in the newsletter? Reach out here!

That’s all, folks! We’ll be back with another edition in August. 

Mod Monthly: June 2026

Howdy, mods! Welcome back to your monthly mod newsletter. 

Keep reading for upcoming events, a bunch of platform updates, community stories, subreddits up for adoption, and, as required by law, one two three very cute pets. (We clearly can’t control our urge to increase the pet quota.)

Events 🪩

Pitch a session for Mod World 2026 🌎

u/kongsworth Mod World 2026 call for session proposals

Mod World 2026 is officially coming to a screen near you on October 24 (save the date!). And we’re kicking things off with a special opportunity for y’all. Because what would Mod World be without mods? Every year, we’ve seen tons of incredible sessions pitched by this community. And this year is no exception. Session proposals are officially open NOW!

We’re open to all ideas. Lead it. Co-present it. Or nominate it. Just make sure to submit your proposals by July 3, 2026. Have questions? Check out our FAQs here and feel free to send a mod mail to r/ModEvents.

Upcoming Mod Events

2026 Mod Events are in full swing, with options for both leaving your house and staying cozy on your couch. Here’s what’s on deck for the rest of June:

Virtual:

• JUN 30 – Moddit – Hosting AMAs

In-person:

• JUN 27 – Mod Meetup – London

P.S. - We’ll be announcing events for the rest of the year veerrrryyy soon! Be sure to join r/ModEvents so you don’t miss a thing. 

Programs 🤝

Join the Feedback Roster! 

If you’re looking to share your community expertise by providing feedback on new mod tools, sharing feedback on new concepts and ideas that Reddit has to shape the future of the platform, we’d love to connect with you! Complete the feedback roster form to be considered for roundtables, the Mod Early Access program, and other programs. Once you complete it, our Community Feedback team will reach out once an opportunity becomes available.

Platform 🛠️

Dev Platform app of the month: Community Chats 💬

Looking for a live, real-time chat within your community to boost engagement? Community Chats is a Dev Platform app (built by u/Ancient_Tour_3090) that transforms standard comment threads into real-time, fast-paced hubs, complete with inline images and emoji reactions, and no page refreshing required. It’s perfect for letting members discuss live events, matches, or breaking news, making it a fun way to spruce up your space. 

Community Chats Dev Platform app by u/Ancient_Tour_3090

Plus, it was built with moderation in mind (makes sense since the dev is also a mod!). Every chat message is treated as a native comment, so your existing AutoMod rules and safety filters apply instantly, and folks can report messages from within. Learn more about the app and how to add it to your community here.

Post ideas experiment for mods in new and emerging communities

We’re testing a new "Post Ideas" feature to help mods in new and emerging SFW communities keep their spaces active with on-topic conversations. This tool surfaces relevant discussion prompts and vetted publisher articles right at the top of the feed, allowing mods to quickly publish with a single click.

Publisher article recommendations began rolling out on June 2 for a percentage of eligible communities, with custom post prompts launching as a separate experiment soon.

Launching video in comments 🎥

In case you missed it, we’re introducing a new way to experience conversations on Reddit: video replies directly in comment threads. To give you time to prepare and manage settings in your communities, we’re doing a phased rollout:

• May 27 - June 11: Mod early access to adjust and manage community settings.
• June 11: Feature officially launches (enabled by default) for all users in public, SFW communities.

If you want to keep the feature set to mods only, you will still need to update and save the setting. To do this, temporarily change it to mods and approved users, save, then change it back to mods only and save again. You can still adjust this setting at any time after the launch. For more details, please read the full announcement post here.

Protecting communities from scrapers and abuse

To combat sophisticated spam networks and large-scale scraping, last week we updated a few policies and system access rules. Key changes include explicit updates to Rule 8 targeting automated abuse, and the deprecation of unauthenticated JSON endpoints to prevent anonymous scraping (authenticated users and Devvit developers won't be impacted). 

The team is also looking for moderator feedback on how you use RSS feeds before making future changes. For the complete breakdown, read the full post here.

Modern composer decoupling settings

On June 10, your community's media and link settings will be decoupled. Previously, images and videos were tied to links, meaning you couldn't allow one without the other. Starting June 10, you can toggle images, videos, and links individually. This allows you to customize your community’s content settings to reflect your preferences and makes posting easier for your members. Keep an eye on r/modnews this week for a larger announcement with all the details. 

For more platform updates and recent bug fixes, see the latest Changelog here. 

Community 💚

Spotlight: r/furniturerepair 🛠️

It’s not always easy building anything from scratch, especially when it comes to furniture and a new community. Let alone crafting both at the same time. For u/kingoptimo1, it has been a rewarding journey doing both as he grew r/furniturerepair for redditors looking to repair or refinish wood furniture. 

Before and after furniture restoration by u/kingoptimo1

As u/kingoptimo1 shared daily before-and-after pictures of their projects, the community grew to ~4000 members in a few months. The subreddit quickly evolved into a space where people offer advice and connect on mastering the art of furniture repair. And their biggest tip to new mods? “Just stay the course. If you build it, nurture it, and stay committed to building an inclusive community, new members will come and join…”

Read the full community spotlight here.

Want your community's story to be featured? We’d love to spotlight you. Reach out here for the chance!

Looking for a community to lead?

Speaking of community success stories, yours could be the next one! We have a handful of abandoned communities that need new mods, and the right folks for the job just might be reading this right now. Check out these communities up for adoption!

•  r/nostalgiafilms | Members: 4,319 | Request here
•  r/veggieshake | Members: 44,121 | Request here
•  r/CatMechanics | Members: 26,571 | Request here
•  r/Sephultareviews | Members: 12,695 | Request here
•  r/TalesFromYourBarista | Members: 9,591 | Request here

Communities up for adoption through r/RedditRequest

If you’re interested in any of these communities (or others), head over to r/redditrequest! You can find instructions in the community’s sidebar or here. Just make sure you read through the eligibility requirements first. 

Mod Topics series in r/ModSupport

Here’s the latest from the r/ModSupport team’s post series where they share knowledge, highlight tools, answer questions, and learn from each other:

• What Devvit apps does your mod team use and why?
• Where do mods get support from other mods?
• Origin Stories - why did you become a mod?

Pet(s) of the month

Rex the bunny, Flerken the cat, and Parker the dog

• Rex 🐇: Belonging to mod u/KorvKung69, Rex may be small in stature, but what he lacks in size, he makes up for in pure speed. Catch him if you can.
• Flerken 🐈: Holding down the fort at mod u/Funny-Patience7407’s desk, Flerken reigns supreme from his "prince pillow" right behind the second monitor, silently judging every single moderation decision.
• Parker 🐕: This energetic 1.5-year-old pup keeps mod u/ailish and her husband on their toes. Parker is pure, beautiful chaos!

Want to submit a photo of your pet for a chance to be featured in the newsletter? Reach out here!

That’s all, folks! We’ll be back with another edition next month. 

Mod Monthly: May 2026

Howdy, mods! Welcome back to your monthly mod newsletter. 

Keep reading for upcoming events, platform updates, community stories, subreddits up for adoption, and, as required by law, one two very cute pets.

Events 🪩

RSVP to New Mod Bootcamp

New Mod Bootcamp 2026

Calling all new mods! We’re hosting our second New Mod Bootcamp of the year, a virtual event designed to onboard, educate, and celebrate new mods. Maybe you’ve created a brand new subreddit and are wondering what to do next to help it grow. Or maybe you’re still trying to figure out how to schedule posts. Whatever stage you’re at, we've got you covered! And yes, there will be merch.

Note: If you’re an experienced mod, you can attend, but please be respectful of newbies in the chat. 

Event Details:

📅 Friday, May 29 from 1:00–2:30 pm PT

📍 RSVP here

Upcoming Mod Events

2026 Mod Events are in full swing, with options for both leaving your house and staying cozy on your couch. Here’s what’s on deck for the rest of May and June:

Virtual:

• MAY 29 – New Mod Bootcamp [Q2] 
• JUN 30 – Moddit – Hosting AMAs

In-person:

• MAY 14 – Mod Meetup – Chicago
• JUN 27 – Mod Meetup – London

Get the entire calendar here, and be sure to join r/ModEvents so you don’t miss a thing. 

Platform 🛠️

Dev Platform hackathon: mod tools edition 

From now until May 27, our virtual Dev Platform hackathon is on – and it’s focused completely on building and upgrading mod tools and porting existing Data API apps to Devvit. It’s an opportunity to inspire developers to create new community tools or improve the ones you already rely on. Whether you’re a developer looking to build something new or a moderator interested in testing or providing feedback, there are many ways to participate. Did we mention there’s a total of $45,000 in prizes? Get more details on prize categories, what we’re looking for, and how to get started in the full post here!

Join Reddit's hackathon

Post and comment guidance updates

Over the next few weeks, we’re rolling out new post and comment guidance capabilities to give you more control over how you alert users to posting requirements before content is submitted:

• Post flair support: Trigger guidance based on selected post flair, helping you guide users based on the type of post they’re creating.
• Comment-level distinctions: Differentiate between parent comments and replies, so you can tailor guidance to different types of conversations.

New mod tools navigation and interface

In the coming weeks, we’re updating how you access and move between mod tools to make features easier to find and faster to use. This includes:

• A single, more consistent entry point for mod tools.
• A streamlined menu that makes it easier to jump between key surfaces.
• Search built directly into the experience so you can quickly find what you need.
• Easier switching between communities while moderating.

Bug fixes 🐛

• Moderator lists: Fixed an issue where the mod list within certain subreddits would display a “Wow, so much empty” error instead of showing all usernames.
• Android delay: Resolved a delay folks were experiencing when trying to access mod notes or the user mod log.
• Ban length adjustments: Fixed a bug on the restricted users page preventing mods from adjusting ban lengths on web.

For more platform updates and recent bug fixes, see the latest Changelog here. 

Community 💚

Mod hubs around the globe 

Did you know we have local mod communities around the world to support you on your journey? Whether you want to swap tips, learn about local events, or just find a group that speaks your language, these hubs are here to help. Join the conversation in:

• r/DeutscheMods 🇩🇪
• r/NederlandseMods 🇳🇱
• r/IndianMods 🇮🇳
• r/UKMods 🇬🇧
• r/ModsBR 🇧🇷

Spotlight: r/ImprovingEyesight 👁️

The best communities aren’t always built from scratch; sometimes, they just need the right person to see their potential and bring them into focus. When u/pcoutcast discovered r/ImprovingEyesight was abandoned, they had a clear vision for what it could become and got to work. By sharing their own eyesight journey, pinning resources, and jumping into conversations, they transformed the inactive community into a thriving hub for redditors seeking vision advice.

Curious how they did it? Check out the full Q/A here. 

Looking for a community to lead?

Speaking of comeback stories, yours could be the next one! We have a handful of abandoned communities that need new mods, and the right folks for the job just might be reading this right now. Check out these communities up for adoption!

• 🛼 r/rollerskates | Members: 620 | Request here
• 🧠 r/AskNeuroscience | Members: 2074 | Request here
• 📚 r/BookCollectors | Members: 442 | Request here
• 🚪 r/HiddenDoor | Members: 1237 | Request here
• 🌿 r/adorableassnature | Members: 67 | Request here

Communities up for adoption

If you’re interested in any of these communities (or others), head over to r/redditrequest! You can find instructions in the community’s sidebar or here. Just make sure you read through the eligibility requirements first. 

Mod Topics series in r/ModSupport

Here’s the latest from the r/ModSupport team’s post series where they share knowledge, highlight tools, answer questions, and learn from each other:

• How do you communicate rule updates with users?
• How do you deal with gray areas and exceptions in your rules?
• Community Feedback and Rule Lawyers
• Finding the right words: how do you write your removal reasons?
• What does a good ban appeal process look like in your community?

Pet(s) of the month

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Bello: Owned by moderator u/AkaashMaharaj, Bello is far more than a horse – he’s a trusted partner-in-crime. Together, Bello and Akaash have even represented Canada in the sport of Equestrian Skill-at-Arms, proving they’re quite the accomplished duo.

Crouton: Owned by moderator u/Cephalopodium, this remarkable feline was always destined for greatness, originally named Ginger Unicorn Pink Sparkles Princess Fluffy. While “Crouton” may be a touch shorter, we love it just as much.

Want to submit a photo of your pet for a chance to be featured in the newsletter? Reach out here!

That’s all, folks! We’ll be back with another edition next month.