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Old 08-02-2007   #21 (permalink)
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Default Re: How to: Moderating in our community

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· merge threads with the same topic

· separate different topics in one thread

· observe polls and encourage the creator (of the poll, not god) to add options to vote if available options seem to biased and would lead the poll in only one possible direction.

· may caution users if they annoy with continuous flaming and/or
tend to start flame wars

· delete posts, threads and polls inconsistent with the board
rules
I would qualify this to "delete or edit"

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· may warn, caution users not obeying the board rules and may be able to ban them after continuous transgressions and consultation with the other moderators
We are reserving banning to admins only on a temporary basis until everyone gets used to the new rules. It's the easiest way to avoid members being banned and reinstated which would undermine the mods.

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· may summon lolcatz and ponies

Sorry can you explain the last one

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· delete spam and inapropriate content (warez, hackz, pr0n) as soon as possible

· Welcome new members

· Be polite and gentle especially with the Mod hat on.

· Avoid sarcasm and irony while moderating threads or users

· Think carefully about your actions.

· Show up on suspicious threads and make clear you're watching.

· Ask users to stay on topic. (use PMs)

· Move off topic discussion to another thread, if not already available create it.

· stay in contact with other moderators.

· gather user feedback and suggestion and forward them to the administrators

· try to avoid moderating threads you participate in on your own, call other moderators for help and ask them about their opinion.
All very good suggestions

"Example is more powerful than precept" - Aesop


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