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For particularly bad transgression of the rules, we can also suspend posting rights for a timed period or indefinitely. Another option is "Mod review" whereby the member can post normally from their point of view, but their posts are not visible to the rest of the community until "approved" by a mod. Mod Review status can also be applied for a fixed time or indefinite.
Mods are appointed by the site owner because they have shown themselves to be people he feels can be trusted to manage the forums. There is no "indoctrination/instruction" course when becoming a mod, mods are able to exercise their discretion. Therefore, it is by no means certain that 2 mods will have exactly the same view about any particular issue.
Abusive behaviour is not tolerated, and should simply be reported. Entering into an argument rarely helps, and may have negative effects.
At the same time, this is the internet, and we have people from many countries and many cultures. It is unreasonable to expect everyone here to adhere to a commonality. Similarly, many people are not using their first language, and may express themselves quite innocently in ways others may find offensive. Consider these points.
At the end of the day, this is a fish forum. It is not for evangelising causes, philosophical discussions, political debate or anything else.
... there is a warning system. Mods interpret the rules and can issue informal "heads up" or formal warnings. A formal warning is accompanied by a 20% increase in the members "meter" which we can see against every post. Once the meter reaches 100% there is an automatic ban.
For particularly bad transgression of the rules, we can also suspend posting rights for a timed period or indefinitely. Another option is "Mod review" whereby the member can post normally from their point of view, but their posts are not visible to the rest of the community until "approved" by a mod. Mod Review status can also be applied for a fixed time or indefinite.
Mods are appointed by the site owner because they have shown themselves to be people he feels can be trusted to manage the forums. There is no "indoctrination/instruction" course when becoming a mod, mods are able to exercise their discretion. Therefore, it is by no means certain that 2 mods will have exactly the same view about any particular issue.
Abusive behaviour is not tolerated, and should simply be reported. Entering into an argument rarely helps, and may have negative effects.
At the same time, this is the internet, and we have people from many countries and many cultures. It is unreasonable to expect everyone here to adhere to a commonality. Similarly, many people are not using their first language, and may express themselves quite innocently in ways others may find offensive. Consider these points.
At the end of the day, this is a fish forum. It is not for evangelising causes, philosophical discussions, political debate or anything else.
