How to Be a GREAT YouTube Moderator in 2025 w/

#ecammfam #techtroublemaker

👋 Welcome to Tech Troublemaker Live! Tonight, I’m joined by Paul Duncan (aka Mr. Moderator) — the go-to expert on YouTube moderation.

We’ll dive into:
✅ What it takes to be a GREAT YouTube moderator in 2025
✅ The challenges of moderating live chats today
✅ How creators can support and empower their moderators
✅ Tips, tools, and tricks from Mr. Moderator himself

Whether you’re a content creator looking to build a safe community, or an aspiring moderator wanting to level up, this conversation is packed with insights you don’t want to miss.

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Here are places you can find Paul:
FB:   / thepaulduncan  
YT:    / @mrmoderatorpaul  
and YT:    / @thepaulduncan  
Blocked Words List: https://mrmoderatormerch.com

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⏩ Chapters00:00:00 – Opening: Unsung Heroes—YouTube Moderators
00:00:24 – Meet the Guest: Paul Duncan (Mr. Moderator)
00:01:04 – Paul’s Bio: From Telecom to Live Streaming & Ecamm
00:03:16 – Becoming a Moderator: Happy Accident → Lead Mod
00:04:14 – 2025 Update: How the Moderator Role Has Changed
00:06:40 – What’s New on YouTube: Tools, Levels & Anti-Spam
00:07:28 – Power Tip: Use the “3 Dots” → Channel & Comment History
00:08:27 – Top Traits of a Great Mod: Read the Room & Timing
00:11:27 – Q&A: Do Troll Comments “Boost Engagement”?
00:14:03 – Should You Pay Moderators? Volunteer vs. Paid
00:15:59 – Fast CTAs: Stream Decks & Text Expanders Workflow
00:17:23 – How Many Mods Do You Need? Wrenches & Expectations
00:19:29 – Policy: Timeout vs. Ban (and why bans are last resort)
00:21:46 – Blocked Word List: Why It Works & Pitfalls (e.g., “ball”)
00:26:31 – Results: Spam Down, Community Up
00:28:27 – Are Trolls Still a Problem in 2025? Reporting That Helps
00:30:24 – Best Practice: Don’t Acknowledge Trolls on Air
00:32:13 – How Hosts Can Support Mods: Guidelines & Back-Channel Comms
00:34:23 – Sub-Only & Delays: Requiring Sub Time to Comment
00:35:44 – Channel Raids: How to Allowlist or Turn Off
00:36:38 – The Future: AI Tools + Why Humans Still Matter
00:37:55 – Wild Stories: Bad Seasons, Facebook Group Moderation
00:39:47 – When to Add Your First Mod? Right Away
00:50:08 – Bots Talking to Bots? What Mods Can Check & Do
00:51:50 – Slow Mode: When It Helps (and When It Doesn’t)
00:52:39 – Creator Advice: Press Go Live—Improve Every Stream
00:54:20 – Thanks & Where to Find Paul + Moderator 101
00:57:00 – Outro & CTA