| Moderators Preamble |
Why do we need moderators? Moderators are needed to help administer the
Registration Agreement Terms including our Rules, Terms of Use and Privacy Policy of the community. Back to top |
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How are moderators selected? Moderators are appointed by the communities
Board of Moderaters, by of a majority vote protocol. Back to top |
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Who can be a moderator? Only members who are actively participating in
the community in excess of at least one year and have shown theirselves to be both reliable and trustworthy
can be a moderator. Back to top |
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Do you need a minimum post count? In most cases, Yes. The minimum post count
in this community is 100 posts and/or topics started. However the Board of Moderators may at their discretion
vote to override this requirement. Back to top |
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Can I apply to be a moderator? Yes you can. However, this does not
guarantee that you will receive an appointment. If you are genuinely interested in becoming a moderator,
please send a PM to the community Administrator or any standing member of the Board of Moderators, stating
why you beleive you should be considered. Back to top |
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| Moderators Guidelines |
Guideline #1. Reporting violations Report any serious breaches of the Registration Agreement including our Rules, Terms of Use and Privacy Policy to the communities administration immediately and
advise the action you have taken to resolve the issue along with the outcome. Back to top |
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Guideline #2. Understanding policies Familiarise yourself with the communities Registration Agreement including our Rules, Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Back to top |
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Guideline #3. Moderating posts/topics Refer to the above documents when you try to make a decision on
a post/topic that you feel needs to be moderated. Back to top |
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Guideline #4. Effecting moderation Remove issues that arise that spark controversy, or that
contravene the communities Registration Agreement Terms, Rules, Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and need to be
resolved. Back to top |
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Guideline #5. Maintain the presentation Organize the forum content and make it easier for members to
find what they need, by moving topics that have been posted in the wrong categories to the correct
category. Back to top |
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Guideline #6. Moderating disputes Mediate disputes, edit or delete entries not complying with the
Registration Agreement Terms, Rules, Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Back to top |
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Guideline #7. Moderators intervention When the need to moderate/edit a post or topic arises, the moderator must place a statement either within or below the post in question informing everyone as to who the moderator was that performed the said action.
A report should also be filed with the Board of Moderators within 24hrs informing them of the actions taken along with the reasons.
If the moderator chooses to do so, a private message (PM) may be sent to the offending
member along with an explanation of their reasons and actions. However this is not a requirement. Back to top |
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Guideline #8. Moderator may not self impose If any moderator finds that they theirselves are involved in a discussion whom they feel is in need of moderation, under NO circumstance should they elect to intervene in the dispute on their own.
They should contact another member of the Board of Moderators (who is not involved) who will then promptly and unbiasedly take whatever action they beleive to be necessary in relationship to the matter at hand on behalf of all members. Back to top |
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