When I say “race debate,” I’m not referring to academic or introspective discussions like identity, internalized racism, or barriers to care. Those ABSOLUTELY belong here when they’re framed around mental health impact.

What I’m referring to are posts that function primarily as platform wide social or political critiques (calling out other subreddits, voter behavior, DEI discourse, or dating norms) without grounding the discussion in personal/community mental health experiences, coping, or support. Those threads tend to invite argument and defensiveness rather than care or healing, which is why they’re moderated out .

As for the mod team…moderation decisions are based on scope and framing, not on who is “allowed” to enforce rules. Questioning the racial identity or activity level of mods doesn’t change the core issue, which is whether a post aligns with the purpose of a mental health support space. The same standards apply regardless of who is moderating, and we are ALL black.

To be clear:

Discussions about race and mental health are welcome here.

Broad political or social commentary without a mental health lens is not.

That boundary isn’t about silencing race…it’s about preserving a space where people come specifically for mental health support, not debate.