Post by Zara on Mar 14, 2011 21:23:27 GMT 1
In order to make clear what Moderators can, cannot, should, and should not do, and to make clear why Moderators sometimes take or do not take certain actions, Real Life Forums makes public this list of rules and responsibilities which applies to all Moderators whether global or specific. If you have any questions on them, please contact one of the Moderators or Martin Blank for clarification. As with all other rules here, they may be changed from time to time, so it's a good idea to check back periodically to stay familiar with things.
Moderator Duties
* Actions taken should be logged to "Edits, Deletions, and Blatant Abuses of Power" in the General Forum.
* Threads out of place should be moved to their proper locations with a shadow link to its new location.
* Deleted threads will be moved to Crushed Cans (a non-public forum that replaces thread deletion) without a shadowlink.
* Posts should only be edited for the following reasons:
o Excessive vulgarity and profanity
o Direct, extreme attack on or flaming of another forum member (Moderators should use discretion)
o Pornography including details or images, and links that do not pertain to the thread (such as KoC, etc.)
In all cases, the original post (or at least the edited section, if it's a long post) should be saved in the notes section of the post, and the post locked from further editing by the user.
* Ice cream is yummy with chocolate.
* Posts should only be deleted (or threads removed) for the following reasons:
o Flames against a person/race/color/game/etc which includes racist or excessive vulgarity or profanity (Moderators should use discretion between editing and deletion)
o Duplicates (may be also locked at Moderator's discretion)
o Request of the originating author
o Warez and porn links
o Spam
Moderator Responsibilities
* Mods will not threaten any forum member with vulgar comments and/or use of mod powers either on the forum or elsewhere.
* Mods cannot play favorites towards another forum member.
* Mods cannot harass a forum member.
* If a major problem occurs with another forum member(s), post a message requesting for them to tone it down. If they continue, PM them another message. If they continue after that, refer them to Martin Blank or Greg Dean for possible disciplinary action.
Moderator words and actions are visible to the entire community, and they are role models. Remember this when conducting yourselves.
Moderator Duties
* Actions taken should be logged to "Edits, Deletions, and Blatant Abuses of Power" in the General Forum.
* Threads out of place should be moved to their proper locations with a shadow link to its new location.
* Deleted threads will be moved to Crushed Cans (a non-public forum that replaces thread deletion) without a shadowlink.
* Posts should only be edited for the following reasons:
o Excessive vulgarity and profanity
o Direct, extreme attack on or flaming of another forum member (Moderators should use discretion)
o Pornography including details or images, and links that do not pertain to the thread (such as KoC, etc.)
In all cases, the original post (or at least the edited section, if it's a long post) should be saved in the notes section of the post, and the post locked from further editing by the user.
* Ice cream is yummy with chocolate.
* Posts should only be deleted (or threads removed) for the following reasons:
o Flames against a person/race/color/game/etc which includes racist or excessive vulgarity or profanity (Moderators should use discretion between editing and deletion)
o Duplicates (may be also locked at Moderator's discretion)
o Request of the originating author
o Warez and porn links
o Spam
Moderator Responsibilities
* Mods will not threaten any forum member with vulgar comments and/or use of mod powers either on the forum or elsewhere.
* Mods cannot play favorites towards another forum member.
* Mods cannot harass a forum member.
* If a major problem occurs with another forum member(s), post a message requesting for them to tone it down. If they continue, PM them another message. If they continue after that, refer them to Martin Blank or Greg Dean for possible disciplinary action.
Moderator words and actions are visible to the entire community, and they are role models. Remember this when conducting yourselves.
