Our 'Rules' + Moderator Defaults

[GrandOldTeam]

Blues,

We're busier than ever;



This has prompted us, over in our plush mod central - to discuss our moderating stance for the season ahead.

The crux of the discussion is - can we moderate GrandOldTeam a little more leniently? Have we as a moderating setup become a bit miserable? (don't answer that...).

Anyway - it would be good to have some feedback on the below.

• What should the moderating warning system be?

As in, how should the moderators of your Everton forum, moderate.

We last revised our community guidelines in 2008 - I think they're still applicable, but I think we could improve on how we ask and prompt the community to follow the guidelines.

Currently, if a moderator sees a post that goes against our guidelines - they hit 'warn' and have a predetermined setup like so;



These allocate warning points - as below;

Warning System
30 Points = Suspended for 2 Days.
60 points = Suspended For 7 Days.
80 points = Suspended For 14 Days.
100 points = Permanently Banned.

Inappropriate Language: 10 points
General Behaviour Warning: 20 points
Off Topic: 20 points
Minor Spamming: 20 points
Posting Abusive/Offensive Material: 60 points
Spammed Advertisements: 100 points
10 and 20 point infractions expire after 30 days, the rest after 45 days.

The lower value warnings can be issued as a warning (0 points) at the discretion of the staff member.

You will be automatically notified via private message if you receive a warning - meaning the points wont mount up without you realising.

So...
Can our system be better?

Is it easily understood?

Is it fair?

How do we keep GrandOldTeam 'sound' and civil, but don't go to far and lose the fun.

Above all - If you could setup the moderating structure for GOT, what would it be?

I know it's difficult blues, but serious suggestions/feedback please...

 

[Elong]

You suggesting a free for all lad?

I'll strip to the waist and take you on lad.

 

[Darth Vader]

I'll strip to the waist and take you on lad.

*Unzips*

 

[Elong]

That's a consistent theme.

You want to analyse this recurring theme too Herr @Ashtonian?

Thing is, currently, the minority are getting their way. Like Ashtonian. I'm not trying to have an in thread squabble or pick on a particular poster, it's just an example, but at the moment there's more chance of a thread being locked because of one person. Perhaps ban that one poster from the thread so he doesn't have to be morally offended anymore and we can get on with it.

 

[Elong]

Think it's about time you piped down.

We have the best football forum by a country mile and an amazing community which offers much help to others both online and in private.

Yet you spend most of your recent time complaining about people voluntarily doing something you are not prepared to do yourself just because things aren't the way you remember them or want them to be.

Your constructive comments are noted but we can do without the rest.

Chico contributes to the forum in other ways. Like writing over 200 hours of match previews each season for starters.

 

[dholliday]

how about a slightly more lenient points system where the points also relate to the number of days banned (for ease of reference), and also tidying up the expiration times. Plus the ability to see our own points and those of @MoutsGoat too.

Add a generally more lax approach to thread closures unless things are really getting too tasty (except Everton forum, where it's often necessary).

The moderation has always been good at keeping a lid on proper damaging nastiness (which has been the chaotic death of lesser forums), so not much would change in their approach when handling stuff like that.


Warning System
20 Points = Suspended for 2 Days.
70 points = Suspended For 7 Days.
140 points = Suspended For 14 Days.
(at discretion of mods/admins) = longer bans or permaban.


Off Topic (mostly only applicable in Everton forum): 5 points
Inappropriate Language: 5 points
General Behaviour Warning: 10 points
Minor Spamming: 10 points
Posting Abusive/Offensive Material: 70 points
Spammed Advertisements: 70 points

all infractions expire after 30 days.



Other potentially bad vibes should be dealt with at the discretion of the mods during those fabled cups of cocoa, things like

- trolling (which could be all-sorts, even fun harmless stuff but also danger-weirdos like Roberta and kopites)
- targeted abuse or abuse in general (when it's funny it's funny, but can get mean-spirited and nasty)
- genuine racism/hate-speech (actually quite rare, but the really bad stuff is deffo worth more than 70 points)


And a particular oft-punished jaunt could possibly be relaxed upon, depending on the poster, namely multi-adventures...who doesn't love those valiant attempts to return?

 

[Goat]

how about a slightly more lenient points system where the points also relate to the number of days banned (for ease of reference), and also tidying up the expiration times. Plus the ability to see our own points and those of @MoutsGoat too.

Add a generally more lax approach to thread closures unless things are really getting too tasty (except Everton forum, where it's often necessary).

The moderation has always been good at keeping a lid on proper damaging nastiness (which has been the chaotic death of lesser forums), so not much would change in their approach when handling stuff like that.


Warning System
20 Points = Suspended for 2 Days.
70 points = Suspended For 7 Days.
140 points = Suspended For 14 Days.
(at discretion of mods/admins) = longer bans or permaban.


Off Topic (mostly only applicable in Everton forum): 5 points
Inappropriate Language: 5 points
General Behaviour Warning: 10 points
Minor Spamming: 10 points
Posting Abusive/Offensive Material: 70 points
Spammed Advertisements: 70 points

all infractions expire after 30 days.



Other potentially bad vibes should be dealt with at the discretion of the mods during those fabled cups of cocoa, things like

- trolling (which could be all-sorts, even fun harmless stuff but also danger-weirdos like Roberta and kopites)
- targeted abuse or abuse in general (when it's funny it's funny, but can get mean-spirited and nasty)
- genuine racism/hate-speech (actually quite rare, but the really bad stuff is deffo worth more than 70 points)


And a particular oft-punished jaunt could possibly be relaxed upon, depending on the poster, namely multi-adventures...who doesn't love those valiant attempts to return?

This is some kind of sick joke surely.

 

[Elong]

ffs, enough of the blood doping jibes. I have feelings.

See Ashgoebbeleon, that's how you deal with it. Laugh it off.

 

[GrandOldTeam]

Chico contributes to the forum in other ways. Like writing over 200 hours of match previews each season for starters.

You call that contributing?

We tolerate them to not hurt his feelings.

 

[Darth Vader]

how about a slightly more lenient points system where the points also relate to the number of days banned (for ease of reference), and also tidying up the expiration times. Plus the ability to see our own points and those of @MoutsGoat too.

Add a generally more lax approach to thread closures unless things are really getting too tasty (except Everton forum, where it's often necessary).

The moderation has always been good at keeping a lid on proper damaging nastiness (which has been the chaotic death of lesser forums), so not much would change in their approach when handling stuff like that.


Warning System
20 Points = Suspended for 2 Days.
70 points = Suspended For 7 Days.
140 points = Suspended For 14 Days.
(at discretion of mods/admins) = longer bans or permaban.


Off Topic (mostly only applicable in Everton forum): 5 points
Inappropriate Language: 5 points
General Behaviour Warning: 10 points
Minor Spamming: 10 points
Posting Abusive/Offensive Material: 70 points
Spammed Advertisements: 70 points

all infractions expire after 30 days.



Other potentially bad vibes should be dealt with at the discretion of the mods during those fabled cups of cocoa, things like

- trolling (which could be all-sorts, even fun harmless stuff but also danger-weirdos like Roberta and kopites)
- targeted abuse or abuse in general (when it's funny it's funny, but can get mean-spirited and nasty)
- genuine racism/hate-speech (actually quite rare, but the really bad stuff is deffo worth more than 70 points)


And a particular oft-punished jaunt could possibly be relaxed upon, depending on the poster, namely multi-adventures...who doesn't love those valiant attempts to return?

See yer

 

[GrandOldTeam]

how about a slightly more lenient points system where the points also relate to the number of days banned (for ease of reference), and also tidying up the expiration times. Plus the ability to see our own points and those of @MoutsGoat too.

Add a generally more lax approach to thread closures unless things are really getting too tasty (except Everton forum, where it's often necessary).

The moderation has always been good at keeping a lid on proper damaging nastiness (which has been the chaotic death of lesser forums), so not much would change in their approach when handling stuff like that.


Warning System
20 Points = Suspended for 2 Days.
70 points = Suspended For 7 Days.
140 points = Suspended For 14 Days.
(at discretion of mods/admins) = longer bans or permaban.


Off Topic (mostly only applicable in Everton forum): 5 points
Inappropriate Language: 5 points
General Behaviour Warning: 10 points
Minor Spamming: 10 points
Posting Abusive/Offensive Material: 70 points
Spammed Advertisements: 70 points

all infractions expire after 30 days.



Other potentially bad vibes should be dealt with at the discretion of the mods during those fabled cups of cocoa, things like

- trolling (which could be all-sorts, even fun harmless stuff but also danger-weirdos like Roberta and kopites)
- targeted abuse or abuse in general (when it's funny it's funny, but can get mean-spirited and nasty)
- genuine racism/hate-speech (actually quite rare, but the really bad stuff is deffo worth more than 70 points)


And a particular oft-punished jaunt could possibly be relaxed upon, depending on the poster, namely multi-adventures...who doesn't love those valiant attempts to return?

Thanks very much mate - appreciate the effort there. Will add to my notes

 

[Elong]

You call that contributing?

We tolerate them to not hurt his feelings.

I just look at the pictures, I haven't read one in nearly 4 years.

 

[chicoazul]

Chico contributes to the forum in other ways. Like writing over 200 hours of match previews each season for starters.

* that no one reads and everyone rates an average 2/10

 

[GrandOldTeam]

I just look at the pictures, I haven't read one in nearly 4 years.

I read one once in December 2014. Wasnt great.

 

[Elong]

* that no one reads and everyone rates an average 2/10

If your feelings are hurt you should report them to the moderating team sir.

 

[chicoazul]

how about a slightly more lenient points system where the points also relate to the number of days banned (for ease of reference), and also tidying up the expiration times. Plus the ability to see our own points and those of @MoutsGoat too.

Add a generally more lax approach to thread closures unless things are really getting too tasty (except Everton forum, where it's often necessary).

The moderation has always been good at keeping a lid on proper damaging nastiness (which has been the chaotic death of lesser forums), so not much would change in their approach when handling stuff like that.


Warning System
20 Points = Suspended for 2 Days.
70 points = Suspended For 7 Days.
140 points = Suspended For 14 Days.
(at discretion of mods/admins) = longer bans or permaban.


Off Topic (mostly only applicable in Everton forum): 5 points
Inappropriate Language: 5 points
General Behaviour Warning: 10 points
Minor Spamming: 10 points
Posting Abusive/Offensive Material: 70 points
Spammed Advertisements: 70 points

all infractions expire after 30 days.



Other potentially bad vibes should be dealt with at the discretion of the mods during those fabled cups of cocoa, things like

- trolling (which could be all-sorts, even fun harmless stuff but also danger-weirdos like Roberta and kopites)
- targeted abuse or abuse in general (when it's funny it's funny, but can get mean-spirited and nasty)
- genuine racism/hate-speech (actually quite rare, but the really bad stuff is deffo worth more than 70 points)


And a particular oft-punished jaunt could possibly be relaxed upon, depending on the poster, namely multi-adventures...who doesn't love those valiant attempts to return?

Lad we've just voted against your ability to organise a system.

You're still not allowed a navy too Lol.