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New Community Rule: "No low-effort posts. This is subjective and will largely be determined by the community member reports." (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 days ago by HybridSarcasm@lemmy.world to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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Due to the large number of reports we've received about recent posts, we've added Rule 7 stating "No low-effort posts. This is subjective and will largely be determined by the community member reports."

In general, we allow a post's fate to be determined by the amount of downvotes it receives. Sometimes, a post is so offensive to the community that removal seems appropriate. This new rule now allows such action to be taken.

We expect to fine-tune this approach as time goes on. Your patience is appreciated.

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[–] brownmustardminion@lemmy.ml 60 points 2 days ago (3 children)

This is fine if the post is something insanely low effort.

But I do worry if this ends up being too aggressive.

One of the things that made reddit so awful is how over moderated it was.

I don't really take issue with dozens of posts by newbies asking the same basic question over and over. I used to be one and am occasionally back there again if I start a new hobby. Hopefully newcomers don't get pushed off by overly sensitive moderation.

It would be helpful if you could provide a hypothetical example of what is considered a "low effort" post.

[–] ITGuyLevi@programming.dev 6 points 1 day ago

I couldn't agree more, I join selfhosting communities all over and not just because I need more stuff to host, because of the community. I love getting to read through the questions and answers, even when they are questions that could be answered by just reading the man page... Maybe it just reminds me of the good old days as I'm getting older and remember asking a lot of similar questions.

[–] pineapple@lemmy.ml 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I don’t really take issue with dozens of posts by newbies asking the same basic question over and over. I used to be one and am occasionally back there again if I start a new hobby. Hopefully newcomers don’t get pushed off by overly sensitive moderation.

I'm not sure if I agree with this, unless you need clarification on something specific the forum like nature and search should allow you to find answers to previous questions without asking it again.

But I do agree overmoderation is bad. I swear if communities start implementing a karma system...

[–] FreedomAdvocate@lemmy.net.au 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Lemmy apps already have karma systems.

[–] pineapple@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 days ago

What?? which ones?