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[–] trifictional@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Because they aren’t really volunteers. They love the power they wield and would do anything to keep it.

The real volunteers already quit.

[–] Dnn@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

There probably are some that like the "power" but I don't believe it's the norm. Just like forum admins back in the day it's usually just the most active people that also care the most about the community.