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Posted by Mod101 [Mod101] on November 18, 1999 at 06:05:10 {KEdmzBXaT6ehU3MO1aSESEGrAcKg..}:

In Reply to: **4 MODS posted by COMF on November 18, 1999 at 00:00:15:

While I appreciate where you are coming from you are stating exactly opposite to what FD1 posted at http://www.cyberpass.net/~h2o/wwwboard/messages/185970.html wherein he states:

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Human nature inclines people to test limits, so it is not surprising when participants test the limits of H2O’s Forum Participation Policy (FPP). It has been suggested that moderators provide stricter enforcement regarding inconsiderate and bashing language. I wholeheartedly agree! Furthermore, as Forum Director I offer the following green light to moderators:

Delete posts that you consider sufficiently inconsiderate or bashing. You need not clear borderline cases with Rick or myself. Just do it. If you were not considered trustworthy and possessing good judgement we would not have entrusted you with moderator tools.

In case of time constraints (e.g., high traffic periods or personal time limitations) limiting your ability to act as a moderator by deleting violations and posting a moderator citation then make the deletions without a citation. **** If you have time you can post citations later. If you do not have time then you can forget the citation all together unless there is a challenge. In the event of a challenge you need not feel compelled to offer a lengthy response. Just post a citation at that time. *** (asterisks mine)

Posting citations to FPP violators was conceived as a means of educating participants on aspects of H2O’s FPP and to attain better moderator accountability. My directions above do not dispose of H2O’s request that moderators post citations but rather it relieves them of that burden when high traffic or personal time constraints demand prioritization. Deleting offensive posts have
priority over issuing citations. Accountability remains important and is required if a deletion is challenged. In cases where deletions are challenged I encourage that moderators keep their reply simple and to the point by just posting a citation at that time.
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Therefore Comf, if you have grave concerns about the above the I suggest you contact FD1 privately and discuss it with him. I believe I have shown myself willing to be held accountable for my decisions as moderator and have always explained such when challenged.

Most know when they are pushing the envelope of propriety. It is my opinion that the deletion notices really only benefit those newer to the site so they can learn what is considered appropriate according to the FPP.

I'd be interested in discussing this further with you privately if you so desire.

Mod101
h20mod101@hotmail.com

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