Post by Random Tree on May 30, 2006 15:53:58 GMT -5
Ok, up until now the moderators have pretty much had free reign in terms of rules. I think we need to come up with some baseline rules that they need to abide by, aside from the general forum rules that apply to everyone. With greater power comes greater responsibility.
First and foremost, I want to point out that 'moderator' means a person who tries to keep a balance between people, quench flaming, ensure the following of rules, and basically keep the forums running smoothly. If a moderator is the source of flaming, it is their responsibility to deal with that issue, not the other person participating. They were chosen to be a mod because they showed themselves to be able to follow and encourage following of the rules, while the other person wasn't entrusted with the position.
If a moderator is found to be more of a hinderance than a help to keeping these forums running nicely, they will be demodded.
In addition to the above warning, I have changed the name of 'Global Moderator' to 'Keeper of the Peace', in an effort to remind everyone, including mods, of their role on these forums.
First and foremost, I want to point out that 'moderator' means a person who tries to keep a balance between people, quench flaming, ensure the following of rules, and basically keep the forums running smoothly. If a moderator is the source of flaming, it is their responsibility to deal with that issue, not the other person participating. They were chosen to be a mod because they showed themselves to be able to follow and encourage following of the rules, while the other person wasn't entrusted with the position.
If a moderator is found to be more of a hinderance than a help to keeping these forums running nicely, they will be demodded.
In addition to the above warning, I have changed the name of 'Global Moderator' to 'Keeper of the Peace', in an effort to remind everyone, including mods, of their role on these forums.
