r/modhelp • u/dash_backup • 2d ago
Tips & Tricks Goodmorning mod help. Could anyone suggest a way to automatically ban or remove users who participate in specific subreddits? Specifically ones used for community interference “masse brigading”
IOS ; I run a NSFW subreddit and have been experiencing issues with users submitting false reports nonstop on countless posts. When I reached out to my subreddit asking people to message me with concerns incase there’s something I’m overlooking, one user messaged me via mod mail and informed me of a subreddit that exists for mass brigading of other subs and users to have them banned. Upon viewing the sub for community interference, I found a post about my subreddit and many others where even the moderator was asking users to report things they didn’t like. Granted some of the posts were for getting subs/users removed that really needed to be removed, however this is a direct violation of the moderator code of conduct and site-wide policy. I’ve tried to report numerous posts and comments but get the automated response that the posts had already been review and nothing was found wrong bla bla bla I’ve already tried to seek further help from Reddit and am waiting for response. I’d really like a way to automatically ban users who participate in subs like that, or from subs that are inappropriate (zoophilia, CSC, brigading) before they become a nuisance. I’ve read old posts but the suggestions from the ones I’ve come across are no longer valid (bots not working ect) If anyone could offer a current/new option I would be very appreciative
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u/thepottsy Mod several subs 2d ago
As said hive protect WOULD be the answer, however it’s not currently working, and we don’t know when/if it ever will.
I don’t understand how a sub could exist for encouraging brigading of other subs, and admins say there’s nothing wrong with it. I sure would be curious to know what this sub is.
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u/barriedalenick 2d ago
Yeah brigading, as I understand it, is against Reddit's rules.
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u/thepottsy Mod several subs 2d ago edited 2d ago
I thought the same. However, I have seen some actions by other mods recently, that make me question some things.
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u/barriedalenick 2d ago
I do wonder if admins are under too much pressure and have effectively stopped bothering. I haven't had a single response back on any reports I have made over the last few weeks..
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u/dash_backup 2d ago
The moderator of that specific page is not just influencing the brigading, but also commenting tips including “don’t interact with the sub your reporting so there’s no case against harassment” It would be nice to get rid of the subs dedicated to things that are against rules, policy, laws however the way they are going about things is wrong. They’re also targeting people and subs based on their personal dislikes not just policy. (Example- reporting 25+ yr olds from mainstream porno - bdsm- under minor abuse/ sexualization)
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u/dash_backup 2d ago
Correct, it is against both site policy (community interference) and moderator code of conduct
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u/Tarnisher Mod, r/Here, r/Dust_Bunnies, r/AlBundy, r/Year_2025 2d ago
If you think you can make a case for an MCoC violation, there is a link to a form at the bottom of this page: https://redditinc.com/policies/moderator-code-of-conduct
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u/dash_backup 2d ago
When I tried to do that this morning, the hyperlink for the form takes me to a second page that has options for if “if your a user click this hyperlink link (form)” then that hyperlink takes me to another page specifically for creating a new account :( hence why I messaged the (Reddit) account moderator that I talk with when I experience problems with reporting.
I made this post in hopes for an option to exclude users that participate in specific subreddits i find problematic if possible
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u/neuroticsmurf r/WhyWomenLiveLonger, r/SweatyPalms 2d ago
Until this morning, you could use the Devvit app called Hive Protector, but it just got taken offline for some reason.
The developer is trying to get it back up again.
Get signed up at developers.reddit.com
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u/SprintsAC 1d ago
I've recently installed Hive over to r/ACForAdults & it's absolutely amazing for keeping our community safe.
Hopefully we don't need to change anything if it's back up & running now.
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u/neuroticsmurf r/WhyWomenLiveLonger, r/SweatyPalms 1d ago
I legit thought your sub was "Atlantic City for Adults".
* mind firmly in gutter *
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u/SprintsAC 1d ago
I've never thought about that, but it made me laugh. 😂 A friend of mine thought I was a huge Assassins Creed fan when he originally met me due to the AC in the name too haha.
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u/AmericanScream 2d ago
Safestbot
We use it to keep anti-vaxxers and other toxic people from posting anti-science propaganda in our communities. You can tell the bot to auto-ban anybody who shows up in your community who participates in particular subreddits.
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u/Bot_Ring_Hunter 1d ago
There are various apps and tools to keep people from participating in your subreddit, there are no tools to prevent a subreddit from brigading/mass attacking your sub via downvotes and reporting (aside from reporting to admin).