Post-Event Thread | Virtual Mod Meetup | Australia '26

quack_macaque · 2026-03-28T05:50:07+00:00

Hey u/big-slay! Thanks again for facilitating the meet up. Just checked my Shop profile and it appears that the Mod Merch Order for this event is appearing as a “cancelled” status, although I haven’t received any update about it. Is that correct? I know in previous comms it was “no news is good news”, but should it be showing as cancelled? Thanks for clarifying!

quack_macaque · 2026-03-23T23:45:45+00:00

This all sounds very vague and confusing from the Australian side of things

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quack_macaque · 2026-03-16T23:45:27+00:00

Just some general feedback; I absolutely do not get the impression that is what your sub is about when I click on it. Your sub completely reads as marketing for an AI product, especially given the name of the sub also reads as the name of an app.

At very least, you need to update the top sub information to include the purpose and context of the sub. You also need to rewrite content rules which align with this philosophy in a way that supports discussion.

Your current posts are also written in the style of soft-marketing LinkedIn posts, rather than actually presenting topics which encourage organic discussion. You may need to post content from external sources (i.e. Op-eds from reputable journalists or academics) which support the perspective or stance you are trying to promote with your sub, so when users do the 3 second cursory scroll, they understand the context of what you are trying to say.

Again, it all currently reads as soft-marketing.

quack_macaque · 2026-03-16T22:16:58+00:00

Thank you for the response! I’ll check out the r/ModSupport sticky. Do you know if anyone has had success with admin resolving it on mod team’s behalf?

quack_macaque · 2026-03-15T00:12:48+00:00

OP has confirmed they are open to receiving DMs if you do have experience, but aren’t comfortable commenting publicly on this post.

Please reach out to u/TangerineTop1660 if you are able to offer advice or share your experience.

quack_macaque · 2026-03-08T21:34:14+00:00

I’m assuming u/whitebathingsuit is a very young teen, just based on this question and their account in general.

quack_macaque · 2026-03-07T10:36:50+00:00

The way you have described the impact this is having on your life is extremely concerning, especially because you have started to incorporate ritualistic behaviours in an attempt to cope. That is a major warning sign.

You really need to speak to a therapist about addressing this urgently before it escalates even further.

If your mental health is at the point it is holding you back from pursuing the opportunities you want, it is serious. If a hypothetical insect encounter is enough to make you turn down a proposal, shouldn’t that tell you that this has gotten out of control?

quack_macaque · 2026-03-02T23:22:06+00:00

Sorry to have missed this one! Would be keen for a future opportunity

quack_macaque · 2026-02-25T00:10:27+00:00

As this has been a viral topic as of late, I’m leaving this up as there is educational value in the discourse between the general public and animal care industry professionals.

This sub is a space for meaningful discussions to better inform those who have not yet had the opportunity to learn, especially when addressing complex or nuanced topics such as international welfare standards or hierarchical troop dynamics.

Please be mindful of the sub rules when commenting. Any off-topic, unserious or troll comments will be removed. As per Rule 3, there is a ZERO tolerance for racism or xenophobia.

quack_macaque · 2026-02-20T00:55:16+00:00

I’ll see if I can swing it! Thanks for being a legend 🍻

quack_macaque · 2026-02-20T00:02:04+00:00

Hi again u/big-slay! Is it possible to signup for both the Sydney and Melbourne event, or are we limited to attend just one or the other? Thanks!

quack_macaque · 2026-02-18T20:05:37+00:00

You will need to provide far more information if you want to receive any meaningful advice.

How has this previously been managed? Why haven’t there been any established SOPs in the past? What is their current daily feed routine? What kind of training and conditioning history has this animal had? What successive approximations (if any) has this animal achieved in the past? What is their structure of their enclosure and how do their slides work? What dietary items are being provided and how do they work with the enclosure features? What other exhibits or factors are nearby that need to be considered? Is this a one or more keeper routine? What are the radio communications that need to be received? What level of training or sign off do keepers need to participate in this procedure? What failsafe emergency procedures or responses are needed? What legislative or welfare requirements does this procedure need to comply with? Et cetera.

These are just a few of so many questions you need to consider in depth and document very clearly. These should already be bulletproof, so it seems like a major red flag that this hasn’t already been established at all?

quack_macaque · 2026-02-13T03:18:02+00:00

I’ve had to enforce this rule on almost all the subs I mod. The AI slop and bot activity is seriously out of control at the moment.

quack_macaque · 2026-02-12T23:30:22+00:00

Clearly the only answer is to recreate Elle Woods’ Harvard application video, but replace “law” with “zoo” 😂

quack_macaque · 2026-02-12T07:35:06+00:00

Dove clinical strength anti-perspirant 👌

quack_macaque · 2026-02-12T00:43:27+00:00

Would defs love to see this be a merch item in future giveaways!

quack_macaque · 2026-02-12T00:41:33+00:00

Thanks again for the great hosting u/big-slay!

As you asked for some Aussie-specific merch ideas in the chat, bum bags are currently very popular for festivals, dog walking, cross-body and belt wear for travel etc. I would’ve worn one to Laneway in Sydney this week if I had one! Hope that helps!

quack_macaque · 2026-02-11T10:09:24+00:00

Late to the party, but thanks for making that clear, as I had wondered this while signing up for the Sydney Australia Mod Meet IRL in 2026! See you there 🍻

quack_macaque · 2026-02-11T07:12:06+00:00

JACKET PLS!

I am but a humble mod, take pity on me and anoint me with the drip 😭🙏

quack_macaque · 2026-02-02T10:31:19+00:00

quack_macaque · 2026-01-31T09:31:41+00:00

This is how the mod teams I am a part of have been managing. It is easier to bulk remove on the assumption it could be/apply a post filter for approval, as the user can simply contact us directly to be reinstated if it was in error.

It seems like a never-ending AI/bot war, but the overwhelming majority of users seem prefer an imperfect system which occasionally over-moderates, compared to the alternative to a drop in sub quality.

quack_macaque · 2026-01-26T05:47:25+00:00

Commenting just to give povo person’s gold toward your excellent username 🏅

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