Here’s a moderation tip I observe on the GEnie online service more than 30 years ago
Thursday, March 21, 2024
If you have people on your service who like to argue and use insulting language, give them a place where that’s OK. Many of these arguers and insulters will prove perfectly civil outside that little playground.
I recently stumbled across a subreddit called /r/stupidpol which describes itself as a “Subreddit focused on critiquing capitalism and identity politics from a Marxist perspective.” A better desription would be “liberals are stupid.” I was called “Blue MAGA” and an “idiot.” I was not angry; I understood the rules of that place and modified my behavior accordingly.
That said, Redditors can be a rough crowd, and if you’re going to post or comment there, you need to be ready to be insulted.