How to handle "questionable posts"

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How to handle "questionable posts"

Post by Crystal » Sat Aug 18, 2012 7:14 pm

If ever you come across a post or PM which you feel is not likely to be "appropriate" -or if you're just not sure- (e.g. maybe it sounds like it might be rude, or possibly violating one of the conditions of our terms of service, or perhaps contains information that you are concerned might be endangering or detrimental), please let the moderating team know!

The easiest way to inform us of a "questionable" information / violation is to use the anonymous Report system.

When to use it: Please use the report system any time you come across a post, PM, or posted information which you feel might violate the forum mission statement/terms of service, which makes you uncomfortable, which you feel might constitute "fighting," "rudeness," "possibly dangerous (mis)information," which you're simply not sure about, or which is something you simply think the moderators should see. This is especially true if you do not think you would be able to intervene yourself or "diffuse the situation" (caution if you attempt this: remember to keep any debate civil! ;) ). When in doubt, Report it!

How to use it: To report a post, click on theImage report post button located on the bottom right hand side of the post/PM in question.

What happens when you use it: After clicking the Image button, the post is anonymously flagged for moderator review. Only the moderators can see the reported posts, so you don't need to worry about retribution. The moderators will then review the post and determine if any further action is indicated.Action may or may not be taken - if action is taken, it will be done privately whenever possible. Moderator action is not a guarantee that the post is now "perfect," however :-) We'll simply do our best to keep this forum true to its Mission Statement & operating within the terms of service in an effort to improve everyone's experience here!

So if you aren't sure - report it and let us decide. Better to be safe than sorry!!

Also, your vigilance in this area will be greatly appreciated, as our moderator team is in the process of adopting a "laissez faire" approach to moderating - meaning we'll step in where we happen/stumble upon rules violations, but we otherwise need your help determining where our help may be needed, because we won't be spending all our time "policing the forums!"

Thank you guys for helping us keep this forum great!!!

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