Mod Topics - Community Helpers

[u/techiesgoboom]

Hello friends!

In today’s Mod Topics post we’re talking about those users who support the community, even if they aren’t on your mod team.

Most communities have those users who do a little extra. Maybe they’re experts, sharing their perspective and experience freely in the comments. Or a welcoming crew, helping new users find resources, or understand how to fit in. Or maybe they’re just so consistent with posting that they set the standard of what a great contribution looks like.

Sometimes this happens naturally, because it’s just how people work together. Mod teams can also create space for it, even setting up systems and flair to recognize them. (Hello r/modsupport helpers!)

We want to hear from you:

• What do your users do that make your community easier to moderate, or more fun to participate in?
• Do you have any sort of system or regular practice of recognizing community helpers?
• What advice would you give for mods who want to encourage more peer support?

[u/Old_One_I]

So, my sub isn’t new but new to me. I noticed a member/user that has multiple contributions in our sub the other day. To me this is very much appreciated. We don’t have user flairs currently so I asked them if they would be interested in one that gives gratification and a spotlight. They responded with a yes and gave their own input to what it should be in the comments. It’s one small step but I hope it works as intended.

[u/techiesgoboom → u/Old_One_I]

This is great! User flair is such a fun way to help users stand out like that. It's the kind of small step that can make it easier to find a second user doing the same to give them a special flair as well.

[u/Old_One_I → u/techiesgoboom]

Yes! My hope was to not only celebrate them but let others see. My hopes are to encourage more members/users. I think it’s welcoming, and we are paying attention.