[wp-forums] About the FAQ

[Petit]

Podz wrote:

>
> It's not an FAQ is it? It's forum moderation....anyway...
>
> I've altered and 'sectioned' the Forum Moderation post. It's posted to 
> the forum as well (which I hope isn't presumptive but it is 
> essentially the same)
> I've done this so it's easy to focus in on areas when we need to 
> discuss it and it's also easier to use it as a reference point.
> For instance, someone posts something abusive, you could delete the 
> post, remove it and put [Moderated - abuse removed] or you could 
> [Moderated - Check the sticky B.3] which will make people aware that 
> the FAQ is there and that it is being used.
> It doesn't make it a stick but I think we do need to use it somewhat 
> more strictly. Mods should not feel obliged to add their names to any 
> edits, closures or deletions. While adding names increases 
> transparency it also increases the chances of someone directing 
> criticism at one person which has happened all too much recently.
>
> I'll add that since we started bringing possible posts / threads to 
> this list for discussion we have all probably got a good idea about 
> what is and is not debatable. We probably know what would get a "Yes 
> delete it" from here. Delays can exacerbate the situation at times so 
> mods should delete or close. If you are in some doubt, copy the post 
> content and leave the post open but empty then seek to discuss it. 
> Mods have powers for a reason and sometime collective decision making 
> is not the best approach. This does not mean that we'll wake up to 
> find half the forum deleted. It does mean that we are expressing our 
> confidence in all the moderators to do what they do best - look after 
> the forum.
>
> And if you read this list we need people to continue leading 
> everything positively. Those who come to the forums purely to 
> criticise will get bored, will move on - but only if they get no 
> response. We've worked hard to get and keep the forums the way they 
> are - and they need to stay that way.
>
> As usual everything is up for discussion and the post below will be 
> changed to reflect agreed opinion.
>
> P.

<snip - content of sticky here>
Excellent!
Just a thought: Maybe we should not call the sticky "Forum Moderation", 
but "Using This Forum", or something to that effect.
Rational: Users of the forum, and especially new ones, may not realize 
it's written for them.

Case 1: The visitor is not used to fora and doesn't know what moderation 
is ( I know, but it could happen )
Case 2: The visitor is well aware of the meaning of moderation, and 
thinks this reddish thin is a message to moderators.

/Petit