[cactus2093]

> create a space where a community of people you care about can thrive

> the reward could evaporate at any moment

Wait a minute, is the reward the fact that the community exists? That's not going to evaporate overnight when Reddit replaces a mod.

The fear of your reward evaporating sounds a lot more like this work is driven by ego and the desire for control.

[munificent]

Would you want to clean your whole house and throw a party if you knew you might get kicked out before the party was over?

It's basic human nature to want acknowledgement for going something good.