I know a lot of people have been noticing an uptick in spam and low-effort bot posts roaming unchecked on this sub for quite a while. I agree, which is why I decided to request moderation so I can make it the best it can be for all you cat lovers!

What to expect right now

• Removal of low-quality and stolen content and a mass-purge of obvious bot accounts.
• Automod filters to automatically catch likely bot posts before they reach the feed.
• Mod applications will be opened soon, once things have been set up properly.

What's happening next?

I will be cleaning up the subreddit to get rid of the most egregious spam. Going forward, I plan to put an emphasis on original content so that low effort karma-farming doesn't take over the subreddit again. I'll also be installing Bot Bouncer and Image Sourcery to make it easier to quickly identify bot-like behaviour.

How you can help?

• Keep posting your adorable kitties!
• Report bots, spam, or anything that looks suspicious. It helps a lot.
• Please also leave feedback in the comments so I can hear from the community and better shape the subreddit.