This sub is blowing up in ways that no one was prepared for, and you guys swiftly instated more comprehensive rules and expanding the team.

At the same time, I wonder if we can add even more structure to the subreddit to minimize low-effort posts and rule-breaking comments.

Some ideas

Problem: Comments calling other users shills or advocating broad bigotry against all Mormons (Rules 2 and 5).
Suggestion: Expand the list of automod keywords that will allow a comment to be posted but flag it on the backend for review.

Problem: Low-effort posts consisting of opinions that don't add anything novel to the conversation (Rule 7).
Suggestion: Instate a minimum word count for text-only posts.

Problem: Posts consisting of media coverage parroting coverage, when at this point, it's been picked up by major outlets (Rule 7).
Suggestion: Create a dedicated tag or megathread for media coverage of this, and only allow new posts if it's an actual interview of Ben himself or provides significant new information.

Problem: Rules that are vague, unenforceable, or not relevant. Bodycam footage shared in various posts, including an official moderator megathread, contains personal information like Ben's ID details and B&M employees' personal addresses (Rule 1), as well as private evidence (Rule 9). Major developments are constantly being shared (Rule 8).
Suggestion: Devote more discussion to revising the rules to meet the evolving needs of the subreddit.