Some questions from someone who is more used to an unmoderated board:
How exactly does one mediate disputes and attempt to avoid violence in this ascii environment?
Are there clearly stated rules of conduct which guide the moderator's actions and interference with the board?
And especially how does one moderate from a position of unbiased nuetrality when the moderators are also participate in the goings on?
Specifically, what powers over participants are vested with this position?
Is there an appeal process, and if so to whom is that appeal made?
If not, then what is the difference between moderation and rule by fiat?
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How exactly does one mediate disputes and attempt to avoid violence in this ascii environment?
Are there clearly stated rules of conduct which guide the moderator's actions and interference with the board?
And especially how does one moderate from a position of unbiased nuetrality when the moderators are also participate in the goings on?
Specifically, what powers over participants are vested with this position?
Is there an appeal process, and if so to whom is that appeal made?
If not, then what is the difference between moderation and rule by fiat?
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