Moderator Guidelines [MUST READ}

Moderator Guidelines:
What we expect from Mods:

- To follow the rules and to be role models for the members.
It is important that the members have someone to look up to. Mods should be able to guide the members and show them how things are done. The Mods should also continue to look for ways to improve the site and to motivate the members to contribute in any way they can.

- To report any misbehavior among the members.
The Mods need to keep the members in line. They should be strict, but friendly and try to solve problems among the members as efficient as possible. Members should be dealt with appropriately through Verbal Warnings, Warnings and Bans. Which ones to use depend on the situation. Verbal Warnings should be used with minor problems, such as unnecessary discussions, minor insults, etc. Warnings should be used whenever a member breaks a rule or is disrespectful towards the Staff. Bans should be used in when members go way out of line.
5 Warnings result in a Ban.
- First time: 3 Days
- Second Time: 1 Week
- Third Time: 1 Month
- Fourth Time: Permanent
In some cases Bans should be given regardless of the member's amount of Warnings. For example, in case of posting inappropriate content, serious spamming, serious disrespectfulness towards members and Staff, etc.
Mods should report to the rest of the Staff whenever they punish a member with Warnings or Bans.

- To moderate the Character Database as well as the other sections unbiased and following the same standards as best as possible.
The applications should be brought to the point of approval as fast as possible. It's the job of the Mods to help a member create an approvable application. The Mods should judge equally and with more or less the same standards. ( Every Mod is different in their way of judging, but everyone should have the same idea of what an approvable application is. )

Moving Threads: Threads need to be in their respective section. Make sure all threads are where they belong by Moving them if necessary.

Merging Threads: In order to keep the forums clean and organized, some Threads might require to be Merged. ( All Spells of 1 user for example. )

Splitting Threads: Sometimes a Thread should be split. It could happen that there are a lot of announcements in one thread, or that there is just too much going on. In that case, the Thread might be better off split.

Locking Threads: In some cases, Threads need to be locked. It is the job of the Mods to check whether a Thread still has a purpose, or can be locked.

Deleting Threads: Some Threads need to be deleted because of various reasons. ( Spam, Breaking the Rules, Unnecessary, Heated Discussions, etc. )

Editing Threads: This could also be for various reasons. Grammar errors, image errors, spoiler errors, etc.

- When approving someone, make sure to inform the owner of the usergroup that member should be added to.

- To help the members out at all times.
The Mods need to be willing to help the members out any way they can. Whether it is to approve applications or to answer some questions, the Staff should maintain a very friendly relationship with the members.

- To be active on a constant basis. ( Notify the staff if you will be inactive for some time )
The Staff should be active as much as possible. Of course everyone needs vacation or has real life to deal with from time to time. In that case, notify the Staff accordingly.

~written by Zeno