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moderation [2025/06/05 13:14] – [The "Holding" Board] melonmoderation [2025/06/05 13:16] (current) – [Deletion] melon
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 Topics can be merged with other topics; this is especially done when two topics have a nearly identical content. To do this, click the "Merge"-Button (either above or beyond a threads text corpus). You can then either select a board and a target topic, or enter the target topics ID. In the next step, the name for the merged topic can be selected. Topics can be merged with other topics; this is especially done when two topics have a nearly identical content. To do this, click the "Merge"-Button (either above or beyond a threads text corpus). You can then either select a board and a target topic, or enter the target topics ID. In the next step, the name for the merged topic can be selected.
  
 +Its a good idea to add a [mod] note to the thread, either to the OP or as a new message to let people know threads have been merged and there may be a slight context shift.
 ==== Editing ==== ==== Editing ====
 Members postings can be edited by using the "Edit" button in their posts. Only do this when needed and use the [mod]-Code to document the changes you've done and why. Members postings can be edited by using the "Edit" button in their posts. Only do this when needed and use the [mod]-Code to document the changes you've done and why.
  
 ==== Deletion ==== ==== Deletion ====
-Moderators can delete posts and topics, but this usually shouldn't be done. Move them to "Holding" instead (see above). +Moderators can delete posts and topics, but this usually shouldn't be done. Move them to "Holding" instead (see above). The main case that this is ok is if a post is very sort or unneeded such as "Thanks" or "Ok" posts.
 ==== Private Messages ==== ==== 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. 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.