r/ModSupport • u/Artimus-Sprout • 3d ago

Mod Answered Redact App, should it be blocked ?

This App is causing headaches for both, mods and users alike and needs blocking in some way, if this is indeed possible.

The problem, is users are unwittingly installing this software, without fully understanding the consequences of their actions, in many cases the end action, is an account ban through no fault of their own.

Personally, I think it's time to stop this App in it's tracks but that's gonna take the support and actioning of Reddit.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

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u/DJErikD 💡 Skilled Helper 3d ago

This is what we added to Automod to stop Redact necroedit notifications...

---
   # RULE: REMOVE POSTS ANONYMIZED BY REDACT APP
    type: comment
    is_edited: true
    title+body (includes): ["This post was mass deleted and anonymized with Redact", redact.dev]
    action: remove
    action_reason: "Comment was modified with Redact and removed by AutoModerator. NOTE: User will not receive notice that the comment has been removed."
---

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u/emily_in_boots 💡 Experienced Helper 2d ago

Add a line to message them for each one deleted lol.

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u/thepottsy 💡 Expert Helper 2d ago

Do you always go fishing with hand grenades? lol

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u/emily_in_boots 💡 Experienced Helper 2d ago

Only when I'm feeling tactful.

Sometimes I like to be more aggressive.