Moderators protect us from the worst of the internet. That comes at huge personal cost.
Moderators protect us from the worst of the internet. That comes at huge personal cost.
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.