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 Hello!
 This page is intended as an overview regarding the moderation of the Melonland Forum. It is intended both as a information for users regarding the targets and reasons of the moderation, and as a short introduction for new moderators.
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 ====== Basics ======
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 ==== Deletion ====
 Moderators can delete posts and topics, but this usually shouldn't be done. Move them to "Holding" instead (see above).
+==== Private Messages ====
+Moderation over private messages are - in cause of their inherent non-transparency - a tricky field, so it is better to leave the more delicate tasks here to Melon, the boards administrator. In cases where a private message is needed or most practical, be sure to include a block using the [mod][/mod] in your message, and check for the members profile for a favored name and pronoun.
 ==== Sticky ====
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   - are there any other "red flags" you spotted?
-If you think that everything is in order, select the account and use the "Approve and send E-Mail"-Action. If there is a problem or you are unsure, write a short note at the "Moderation Chat"-thread.
+If you think that everything is in order, select the account and use the "Approve and send E-Mail"-Action. If there is a problem or you are unsure, write a short note at the "Moderation Chat"-thread; only the Administrator can reject users for safety reasons.
 For further information and help about member approval, see the "Advanced Questions" section.
 ==== Reports ====
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+Open moderation reports appear as a notification in the banner section, below private messages and member approval (if present).
+The Reported Posts page will show the //post// that was reported, not the reason or reporter. To view the report reason, and any discussion, click the "details" button in the top-right of the reported post. You can leave new comments at the bottom of the discussion.
+It's often enough to visit the thread and leave a post. Try to steer the conversation in a more constructive direction.
+If the issue raised is particularly serious or alarming, consider moving the thread to the Holding board while you or other moderators decide what to do about it. If it was an active thread, create a redirect (see [[moderation#moving|Moving]]).
+Moderators may make reports if they want opinions before they take action, or aren't able to deal with the situation themselves.
+You can close a report when you feel the situation is resolved, and the discussion about it has ended. If it was opened by another moderator it's best to leave it for them to close so they can respond to the discussion if they need to.
 ====== Advanced Questions ======
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+The following sections try to give some more in-depth information about moderation and related topics, and tries to give hints for tricky questions and situations.
 ===== Tips for Member approval =====
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-===== Member site rules =====
+===== Policy towards links =====
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+The Melonland-Rules and Guidelines are also applied to links posted in the forum and member sites in the Profile, but are usually less strictly enforced, especially if numerous links lie between a posting and the problematic content. Sites that promote or enable hate, crime, or other highly problematic content should not be linked, promoted, or in any other way discussed here.
 ===== Board Vibe =====
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-===== Policy towards links =====
+===== User safety / Banned Topics =====
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+Posts and links posted in the Melonland shouldn't cause harm to an assumed, relatively innocent user. Postings that put the poster or others at risk (including the revealing of data that allows identification) should be moderated.
-===== User safety =====
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+Topics that are potentially harmful to users should be moved to "Holding". This especially includes medical or juristic specialty subjects and advice, as we lack the expertise to give sound information in these areas.
 ===== External conflicts =====
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+External conflicts or behavior by users generally do not matter for the membership at the Melonland-Forum, if said users respect and uphold the rules and guidelines. Extreme cases might be discussed and handled on case-to-case basis by the moderation team.
 ===== "Toxic" Communities =====
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+There is a small number of Online-Communities that had tensions with the Melonland-Forum in the past, or that cultivate a board culture that is incompatible with the board culture of Melonland. Some of the names of these communities are auto-redacted, and mentions, discussions, and links to these communities might be subject to moderation. Being active in one of these communities is, however, not a substantive reasons for exclusion from the Melonland-Forum.
+The general policy towards links also applies for mentioning and linking online communities.
 ===== Netiquette =====
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+The [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etiquette_in_technology|Netiquette]] is a list of informal rules for online communities that developed over the last decades. Upholding the Netiquette isn't required at the Melonland-Forum. Users are, however, expected to interact in good faith with each other, and forgo behavior that might be disturbing or annoying to others.
 ===== Politics and Activism =====
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+Politics and political activism on the Melonland are encouraged, as long as it is compatible with the general Rules and Guidelines. As such, the promotion of hate, violence, or discrimination is strictly forbidden.