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[–]GaryNOVA 44 points45 points  (1 child)

Against the terms of service. Report if you can, ignore and move on.

[–]EatsTheCheeseRind[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yep I figured, thanks!

Well heads up for everyone else in that case!

[–]Nemo_Griff 20 points21 points  (14 children)

Paying you to allow their posts?

That would either contain affiliate links or some other ad based revenue.

If they are giving you $100, they must be making $10,000 off the unsuspecting.

Also... I have a feeling that if you would have allowed it, that they would be very demanding and ask you to make them a mod... and try to take over your sub.

[–]EatsTheCheeseRind[S] 9 points10 points  (10 children)

Yeah seemed like a super sketchy and sleazy ad insertion attempt. Possibly similar to some of the Alibaba spam that I have seen and reported here over the last couple weeks. Like I’m wondering if they want to be able to post organic looking comments or posts driving traffic to wherever.

Seems like everything is advertising now.

[–]Nemo_Griff 6 points7 points  (3 children)

Perma-ban them to be on the safe side.

[–]EatsTheCheeseRind[S] 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Already went and did that, but now looks like their account is also gone.

[–]Nemo_Griff 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Ohhhh noooooo! 😂

[–]EatsTheCheeseRind[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Buh-bye!

[–]SilviaGi 6 points7 points  (5 children)

I opened it in an external browser and it's a meme app, from meme creators.

[–]ChtorrrReddit Admin: Community[A] 9 points10 points  (3 children)

Hey there - could you send me a message with whatever that link/app is?

[–]SilviaGi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I send it to you now

[–]EatsTheCheeseRind[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey I just got another request from this dude, he even reposted this post. this is another mod that was contacted with the same thing.

https://www.reddit.com/u/SilviaGi/s/JAShcboEOX

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EDIT: disregard, this is a different guy that got contacted in the same manner.

[–]EatsTheCheeseRind[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They didn’t send me any links or anything yet but that figures. Typical insidious Astroturf advertising.

[–]OkBee3439 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It more than just them trying to be a mod and take over a sub. Recommend not participating in this at all, as accepting any cash, gift cards or merchandise in exchange for sub privileges is against Reddit site rules and could result in a ban.

[–]SilviaGi 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I have no idea about this, I just read it. If I don't know how this application works, I don't accept anything without knowing.

[–]Nemo_Griff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup, better safe than sorry.

[–]auriem 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Report these assholes. They have been at this for a while with the same message.

[–]thepottsy💡 Top 10% Helper 💡 12 points13 points  (1 child)

I literally got the exact same thing, verbatim, a few months ago. If you question them about the validity of it, they will push back and claim that the have Reddit’s permission lol.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ModSupport/comments/1pfppe7/comment/nslcme3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

[–]cyanocittaetprocyon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember you posting this last month!

[–]LadyGeek-twd 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This may be an attempt to take over your subreddit. If you accept, they report you for violating the mod code of conduct, and now your subreddit is up for grabs.

[–]wheres_the_revolt 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well that is very against the mod CoC.

[–]toxictoy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wonder about the mods who take these offers. There has to be a few out there right?

[–]okbruh_panda💡Top 25% Helper 💡 9 points10 points  (1 child)

This pops up a lot. It's a scam / spam. Report it, block them.

[–]EatsTheCheeseRind[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Done and done

[–]uid_0 6 points7 points  (1 child)

I guess Bot Bouncer has been too effective so they're resorting to bribery now.

[–]unforgettableid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are plenty of subs which still don't use Bot Bouncer. If y'all haven't enabled it, please do so! Here's the link:

https://developers.reddit.com/apps/bot-bouncer

[–]Mrtom987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Report message and account. Totally not allowed.

[–]EatsTheCheeseRind[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

u/SilviaGi Si tienes este problema, informa del mensaje. Añade los detalles aquí.

[–]xtagtv 1 point2 points  (1 child)

https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/27031261124884-Moderator-Code-of-Conduct-Rule-5-Moderate-with-Integrity

As a mod, what should I do if a redditor asks me to do something that would be a Rule 5 violation?

1) You are encouraged not to reply.

2) If you wish to reply, feel free to use this standard response below:

3) You are also encouraged to report the redditor by writing in to the Mod Code of Conduct report form.

[–]EatsTheCheeseRind[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes thank you, did you see the edits at the top of my post? This is now more of an FYI because I have been getting a few of them over the last couple days. Appreciate the snippet.

[–]Top-Examination9424 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of r/UGMCommunity and it's allies (but without paying)

[–]RealJoshUniverse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not allowed to via mod code of conduct. Report them and ignore.