Archived Will Voat go the way of Reddit and slowly hand over major subs to SJWs? (AskVoat2)
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Archived Will Voat go the way of Reddit and slowly hand over major subs to SJWs? (AskVoat2)
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[–] indelible-sarcasm 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
Social trends are hard to predict. The current state of reddit has a lot to do with a specific SJW mod culture that got a friendly reception with Reddit admins. Long before they hit reddit, the shape and character had formed at places like somethingawful.
Reddit can't function without mods (nor can voat), but moderation requires a ton of time for no particular reward. It's a form of power that doesn't really lead anywhere. Some are in it for the lulz, others are holy warriors. All of them are over involved, likely at price to their careers and personal lives. This doesn't seem like a stable situation, and it isn't likely to continue indefinitely.
Much like reddit itself, no one can figure out how to capitalize on owning moderation rights. Power has condensed with certain people, but it doesn't seem like it's worth much. Either the community moves around the power mods, or the technology changes and alters the tactics.
I suspect voat will break in new and exciting ways. The SJWs don't get in inside scoop here, so I don't think it'll thrive here. I don't think it'll last forever on reddit, either. Forum drama ceases to be profitable when advertisers get involved.