Please, please, please do not blame yourself for this. This is not your fault. You did what you were supposed to do as a mod and stepped up and asked for help when you needed to, lemmy just needs better tools. Please take care of yourself.

This isn't your fault. Thank you for all you have done in regards to this situation thus far.

It's not your fault, thank you for your job!

Definitely not your fault mate, you did what anyone would do, it's a new community and shit happens

You don't have to apologize for having done your job. You did everything right and we appreciate it a lot. I've spent the whole day trying to remove this shit from my own instance and understanding how purges, removals and pictrs work. I feel you, my man. The only ones at fault here are the sickos who shared that stuff, you keep holding on.

I love your community and I know it is hard for you to handle this but it isn't your fault! I hope no one here blames you because it's 100% the fault of these sick freaks posting CSAM.

You didn't do anything wrong, this isn't your fault and we're grateful for the effort. These monsters will be slain, and we will get our community back.

Thanks for your work. The community was appreciated.

Thank you for your help. It is appreciated.

You've already had to take all that on, don't add self-blame on top of it. This wasn't your fault and no reasonable person would blame you. I really feel for what you and the admins have had to endure.

Don't hesitate to reach out to supports or speak to a mental health professional if you've picked up trauma from the shit you've had to see. There's no shame in getting help.

As so many others have said, there's no need for an apology. Thank you for all of the work that you have been doing!

The fact that you are staying on as mod speaks to your character and commitment to the community.