I sait on another comment on this article that being a mod allows you to strongly astroturf and control the narrative. From there, and having loads of bots, allows you to manufacture consent or dissent. And the moderation power allows you to remove what you wish not to address.
It's sheer power. It's not about the money, per se... But those with power get money, and those with money seek power.
It has nothing to do with good, in most cases.
(And yes, I'm a moderator of small groups. I just remove spam and malware.)
It's sheer power. It's not about the money, per se... But those with power get money, and those with money seek power.
It has nothing to do with good, in most cases.
(And yes, I'm a moderator of small groups. I just remove spam and malware.)
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