Published on 12, July, 2020
This is mainly for the moderators to consider.
Could we have a 'Moderator alert'. Perhaps as a 'Sticky', perhaps as an easy to find 'button' or something else.
This should be a means of alerting moderators to threats, safety, spamming, or other 'serious' issues. It would need some thought as to how it would work, but it should also include a facility to private message the moderator with words of explanation as to what the problem is.
The present 'Report as abusive' is not really fit for purpose as it does not really seem to do anything or if it does it takes days to work at times. I envisage the 'Alert' facility to get a moderator to deal with the situation within two hours if possible, and also to provide information.
There should also be a sticky to explain what is acceptable and what is not. Yes we have some rules, but these appear to be subject to interpretation and are flouted. It should perhaps explain unacceptable behaviour such as trolling, spamming, and threats and the consequences. This might also help prevent public spats on the forums.
I agree, we need a more robust system to stop things getting out of hand like a few days ago.
The problem is mods are only human and cannot possible man the boards 24/7.
I think a system that prioritises their responses that counts the number of alerts to a particluar thread might speed up the locking/deleting/censoring when things get badly out of control.
Thread has been locked as requested by Tom.
Ross - mod
12:38.
Thank you Plastic. Mods do keep watch but appear to be selective in what they consider of importance.
I do agree with your comments. They are mostly volunteers as a rule of many forums and each is assigned the duty to keep an eye on things.
Ross-Mod was clearly in a rush to get back to what they were doing and not bothering with reports and unrest here.