Moderating of Topics

[PoshinDevon]

When moderating on the forum, moderators can move topics to the correct category, amend posts and lock or delete topics. They can also make “moderating” comments on topics if things are in their opinion falling outside of the forum rules. Likewise, moderators can also contribute to a discussion on a topic and put across their thoughts on a subject.

Following some feedback, if any topic is deemed by a moderator to be fast going downhill, falling outside of the forum rules or has been requested to be removed by a member, a moderator will remove the topic and it will be placed in the MODS ROOM. This will then allow all moderators to view the topic and discuss/agree collectively what action if any is required going forward. Moving the topic in most cases will be temporary.

After discussion between moderators the topic may return to the forum as is, it may be amended in some form, locked or deleted completely. Members may or may not receive a pm regarding any comments they may have made. As moderators are not always on line, it may well take up to 24hrs before a decision is made or any action taken.

Moving the topic to the MODS ROOM will serve two purposes:-

1. Allow moderators time to discuss and collectively agree on any action required. This will remove any suggestion of moderator bias should they take action on a topic without other moderators having an input into their decision. This would be especially useful if a moderator has contributed to the discussion on the topic.

2. Allow everyone who has posted on the topic time to gather their thoughts before things get to contentious.

So if a topic disappears from the forum, it is likely to have been moved to the MODS ROOM and is currently subject to moderation. Please note that only moderators and not members have the facility to see/view topics that have been moved to this area.