r/cats 5d ago

Discussion Letting users remove posts.

38 Upvotes

Hello everyone,

As you are aware, on reddit moderators approve and remove content and subreddit subscribers can report to us.

Today we'd like to start an experiment here on r/Cats where we will give trusted subreddit participants access to a keyword that will allow them to remove posts.

When you exceed a certain level of subreddit specific comment karma and when you have a CQS score of highest you can now use the keyword "!remove" to pull a post from our feed. (Spelled exactly like that, case sensitive, top-level comment only as opposed to a reply to a comment.)

This will work for posts only, not for comments.

There are some things to keep in mind:

  • When you comment here on an account that exceeds the limit automod will assign you a special flair class and send you a message explaining you can now use the keyword.

  • Users will keep their existing flair text. However, changing your flair to a different pre-made flair option will also reset the flair class giving you access to this removal ability. Next comment you make it will be re-applied and you will be sent another message.

  • We are sent a modmail when a subscriber removes a post, explaining what post was removed and who used the keyword. Please do not abuse this ability. If posts are removed for bad reasons we will take away your ability to remove posts.

  • That means, use this keyword if you see spam or other rulebreaking posts only.

  • Please keep in mind that it is currently very popular to accuse posters of making an AI generated post. An accusation does not mean that what they are being accused of is true. Human beings can detect AI at 60% accuracy, just a little better than the results of flipping a coin. An AI can only accurately detect AI content if an AI watermark is attached to the image. It is best not to remove a post just because someone is accused of something. Use your own best judgement and our rules as your litmus, not what other people are saying.

  • Since this is a test run, when I ran a very minor proof of concept trial, a few people have already been assigned this special flair class who have not been sent a message. /u/kiaeej, /u/chux4w, /u/MilmoWK, /u/ms_rdr, /u/Electronic_Ad357, /u/WhiteMouse42097, /u/BeMoreKnope, /u/bluecedarood, /u/Robobanditos, congratulations, you can remove posts.

  • Should you for any reason not want to have this ability then you should send us a modmail after receiving the message from automod. That way we can exempt you in our code.

  • Initially we are going to monitor how this functions closely so we can see if we need to make changes to the threshold level for activation.

  • Nothing will change about the way we handle user-made reports on content. This is not a replacement for that, but an addition. If you see rulebreaking content of any kind, please report.

We hope that this change will be something that has a positive influence on the content on this subreddit.

Thank you for reading, and thank you all for making this subreddit a great place to be


r/cats 4h ago

Cat Picture - OC FINALLY!!! The Cat Distribution System chose me!!!

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Born under a neighbours decking these babies were seen about a week ago exploring her garden, within 48 hours my partner and I successfully trapped and fostered 4 kittens and a mama (who is very obviously pregnant again).

All of our local rescues are full so we’ve become emergency placements 🤣

Mama is struggling with separation, so we’re placing one kitten on with her every couple of hours and this working to help them both, mum is now going longer between frantic searching for her babies.

One of the kittens (Long haired Ginger) was struggling to feed so has gone to a more experienced fosterer and is doing really well.

Mama will be neutered (and termination) next week.

And these little three have gone from hissy murder mittens to love bugs in less than a couple of days. Will be ready for adoption in the coming weeks, we’ve fallen in love with the little short haired ginger and he will be staying with us and our two resident cats who have actually taken to the current lodgers really well.

Only said to my partner a couple weeks ago that it would be wonderful to find a litter… whoops!!

Names
Mama - Doris
Grey - Dio (f)
Black - Ozzy (m)
Short haired Ginger - Axl (m)
Long haired Ginger - Lemmy (m)


r/cats 10h ago

Cat Picture - OC This cat is so... cat.

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34.1k Upvotes

r/cats 2h ago

Cat Picture - Not OC My cat sat on my lap for the first time in 15 years.

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2.1k Upvotes

My baby is 16 and sat on my lap for the FIRST TIME EVER yesterday. I’m so joyous I thought I’d share this with the world.
We found him in our backyard when he was one and he’s never been an affectionate cat.


r/cats 1h ago

Medical Questions What is this?

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I was petting my cat and found this on him and tried pulling it off but it wouldn't budge. It seems to remove the fur surrounding it and worried it could be a harmful organism, cyst, or something.


r/cats 4h ago

Video - Not OC Look at it

1.8k Upvotes

r/cats 7h ago

Cat Picture - OC My boy, Big The Cat.

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2.6k Upvotes

He is certifiable. I love him. Figured I'd share.


r/cats 5h ago

Cat Picture - OC Goku looked really pretty so we took some pictures 💖

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1.8k Upvotes

r/cats 17h ago

Advice Cat attacking automatic feeder

26.6k Upvotes

My cat does this several times a day. If the automatic feeder lifts at the correct angle, a few niblets of dry food comes out. He will even do it 10 times in a row even if it means one small piece of dry niblet comes out. It does get quite annoying as the sound of the feeder hitting the ground echoes throughout the entire house.

Any ideas on how to get him to stop?


r/cats 9h ago

Cat Picture - OC Why are her eyes so big? Lol

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2.4k Upvotes

r/cats 6h ago

Mourning/Loss Gonna miss this ball of fluff

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745 Upvotes

Albie was loudest cat I ever had, loved belly rubs and made up for his lack brain cells with his huge personality. Genuinely one of the most fun cats I've ever had and I am devastated to lose him so soon.

He was only 3 years old

Rip Albie


r/cats 13h ago

Cat Picture - OC Sharing my Mojito with the World

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3.0k Upvotes

This is my 15-year-old boy, Mojito.


r/cats 1h ago

Cat Picture - OC fell in love on the first sight🥹🐱

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In a few weeks shes finally coming home❤️


r/cats 20h ago

Video - Not OC I just wanted to withdraw some cash. The security cat said no.

12.4k Upvotes

r/cats 19h ago

Humor What did you dooo??

8.7k Upvotes

r/cats 15h ago

Cat Picture - OC This sub liked Frankie's massive growth in only 6 weeks last time.... so how about 8 years later??

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3.4k Upvotes

Australian man and Australian cat Frankie. I posted Frankie on this sub 8 years ago, because I was amazed by how much he grew in only 6 weeks!

Frankie got a lot of love from this sub, so I thought I'd give you all an update. Does anyone remember Frankie?? I have a lot more grey hairs these days at age 43, but one thing that didn't change.... Frankie still loves being held like a baby!!

Ps. My old Samsung phone had a camera setting called "Beauty Face" enabled, which I didn't know about for 10 months of owning the phone. 😅😅 Just in case anyone was wondering why the photos from 8 years ago looked "pretty."


r/cats 13h ago

Video - Not OC Now that's a cat with an actual job

2.2k Upvotes

r/cats 17h ago

Cat Picture - OC My parents fed a feral orange gal... she went on to have orange girls 😍

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4.0k Upvotes

Mama on left, daughter on right. Mama also had 2 other orange gal cats (they're all indistinguishable), and 1 orange male cat. My parents trapped em' all and took them all in for sterilization (hence the ears), shots, etc. Parents continue to feed/house them... the girls make pretty poses throughout their home (and occasionally will find a bedroom to sleep in), but do not accept pets or cuddles (parents are hoping that changes). The boy is much more affectionate and has bonded with my father. They're all extremely vocal and very smart.


r/cats 8h ago

Humor to be loved is to be pawed

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470 Upvotes

he likes to hold my hand while he sleeps on my lap


r/cats 6h ago

Cat Picture - OC You were my best friend

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289 Upvotes

Grief is hitting hard today but I know you loved me and you were loved. You really were my best friend because in this fast life I wanted quiet companionship more than anything, and Declan gave me that in spades. I'll never forget him and will always love him. Please give your kitties a big hug and kiss; they're a lot more than a house pet and truly enrich our lives ❤️

I love you Monkey Man 💜💜💜💜💜


r/cats 1h ago

Cat Picture - OC She thinks she’s shoes

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I found Luna on my shoe tray, being one with the shoes. Babysitting a roommate’s cat for a while


r/cats 16h ago

Cat Picture - OC I Have Mice, Don’t I?

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1.7k Upvotes

r/cats 19h ago

Cat Picture - OC Skunk stripe?

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2.7k Upvotes

Excuse all the lint on my shirt. I’ve been doing laundry all day.

My baby, Sashimi, is all black with two white stripes that go down most of his back and a few stripes on his legs. I’ve never seen markings like this on a cat. Just curious if there’s a name for it.

First photo is his skunk stripes. Second photo is from a few weeks ago, when I first found him/brought him home.


r/cats 20h ago

Video - Not OC Burdburd is a chatty one

3.8k Upvotes

r/cats 1h ago

Cat Picture - OC New loaf tech ?

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