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...

 

[peteblue]

reported for avoidance of swear filter

It's the name of a music group......

 

[Bungle]

It's the name of a music group......

You've got me on a technicality there.

*retreats*

 

[chicoazul]

The peoples still wait and they grow tired.

Come and do the right thing mods. We don't believe you're sorry at all.

 

[Goat]

The peoples are revolting.

Theres only so long I can hold back the tide.

Lay down your soul, open up your heart or prepare for stormy weather.

 

[chicoazul]

The peoples are revolting.

Theres only so long I can hold back the tide.

Lay down your soul, open up your heart or prepare for stormy weather.

Shows the moderating arrogance and the disconnect between peoples and authoritar.

 

[Goat]

Todays phrase is peoples disconnection.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

The peoples are revolting.

 

[chicoazul]

We've had your "sort of" apology Wayne. You can continue to govern and not fear a cycle lane ambush.

Shame on you others.

 

[tommye]

It really is them and us ain't it.


Shame that really. Saddens me much.

 

[chicoazul]

I feel @Woolly Blue also owes us acknowledgement of his heavy handed approach souring things somewhat on here.

 

[Goat]

I feel @Woolly Blue also owes us acknowledgement of his heavy handed approach souring things somewhat on here.

Wolo is away for a few weeks and he was always a good moderationer for us, lay off him.

The peoples arent here for a witchhunt, the peoples just want some, whats the word, humanity.

 

[Sapie88]

I think banning @bizzaro would go a long way.

 

[BlueLlama]

Bring back the Texan. He is as mad as a stung honey badger but always put his hand up when he went too far

 

[tommye]

Bring back the Texan. He is as mad as a stung honey badger

lol lol lol lol lol

 

[roydo]

Get rid of the report button, it's for whingers and trouble makers....if someone really feels that a comment or a thread is not OK then just tag in a mod, openly.........I'm not a fan of secret snitchers......

You would be astonished at what has been avoided, detected, and reported by us to other forums and the Police as a direct result of some seemingly innocent posts, user names, and content being reported Pete.

It can also be a pain at times mind!