Why do Reddit comments get locked?

We’ve just released a new feature, locked posts. Moderators can lock a post to prevent it from receiving any new comments.

Can people see Downvoted them?

No. Voting is an anonymous function on reddit.

What does the yellow lock on Reddit mean?

It means a moderator of that sub locked the post for one reason or another. Usually there is a stickied comment at the top of the thread, by the mod (you can tell it’s a mod because their name is in green with a green shield next to it) explaining why the post has been locked. There’s nothing you can do to unlock it.

Why does Reddit lock a post?

We’ve just released a new feature, post locking, to all moderators. This feature lets moderators stop a post from receiving any new comments.

What does the green pin mean on Reddit?

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You can see a post is stickied because it will have the green pin icon (in redesign) or say ‘announcement’ in green text (in old reddit), and it will stay at the top of the page no matter what karma it has, or how old it is (only in ‘hot’). Image showing the green pin icon on a sticky post.

What does the lock next to your name on Reddit mean?

ago. Additional comment actions. It means a moderator of that sub locked the post for one reason or another. Usually there is a stickied comment at the top of the thread, by the mod (you can tell it’s a mod because their name is in green with a green shield next to it) explaining why the post has been locked.

Can you be banned from a Reddit subreddit?

Reddit, as a site, has a content policy by which all users, including subreddit moderators, must abide by. Upon infringement of any one rule, Reddit admins reserve the right to ban you as a user, or ban the community which you moderate.

What is Reddit and how does Reddit work?

Reddit is a popular news, discussion, and information sharing website. In its entirety, are a collection of communities which users can participate in by commenting on others’ posted content, or posting their own content to be discussed by others.

What is Reddit doing about bad moderators?

Reddit as a site, does not interfere with moderators who set unrealistic rules for the subreddits they moderate, and does not discipline moderators who act inconsistently toward members of their own community.