I consider the mods are total assholes and jerks

yes they are and i hope it's out of ignorance or inexperience or else madeline is going to be surrounded by mods who keep pushing away the people she's trying to reach.

and -- anecdotally speaking -- i wish i could say that this was unique to her, but it seems to be REALLY common for all leftist groups -- they're not all fond of new people who don't fit the image of what they're expecting.