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Moderators protect us from the worst of the internet. That comes at huge personal cost.
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this post was submitted on 31 Oct 2024
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As a moderator and admin for countless Discord communities, yeah, I've seen some vile shit.
Pretending that it doesn't have an impact doesn't help in the long run. Secondary Trauma is a thing. Create a workflow to distance yourself from the content, plan breaks, and please talk to someone (qualified) about it.
https://cyberpsychology.eu/article/view/33166
Thank you for your service o7