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What does a moderator on a forum do?
A forum moderator for a particular forum is able to edit or delete forum posts, split discussions and move discussions to other forums. This role could be useful for example if you wish a student to be able to moderate a student forum but not have editing rights over the whole course.
How do you moderate a community forum?
- 8 Tips For Online Community Moderators. 6 minute read.
- Be Objective. Guidelines are there to help keep things as black and white as possible.
- Be Considerate and Helpful.
- Have Clear Community Guidelines.
- Be Consistent and Visible!
- Use Your Powers for Good.
- Find the value for your members.
- You’re only as good as your platform.
How do you moderate an open forum?
The Beginner’s Guide to Moderating a Panel Discussion
- Do thorough research on the topic.
- Meet the speakers before the panel.
- Manage time effectively.
- Start with a powerful opening.
- Be strictly neutral.
- Mix in audience questions throughout the debate.
- Don’t be afraid to cut the panelists off.
What is a good moderator?
Good moderators are generally not focusing too much of themselves. Instead, they would like to understand who are sitting in the audience, what are they looking for from the panel and how could the speakers’ sharing relate to them. Energy monitor and attention getter.
How to choose the best moderators for your community forum?
Compared to the relatively small number of moderators in any given community, the influence that they have is quite substantial. That’s why it’s important to choose wisely; your moderators will act as key influencers for your community in the long-term, and will set the standards for the types of behaviours that are acceptable within the community.
When to report a moderator to the Admin?
Moderators should report in the Forum Moderators forum or to Admin any other situation that is not currently covered in these guidelines. This also applies to “grey areas” or when Moderator is in doubt whether a certain action should be taken.
Who is responsible for moderation on Mozilla support forums?
This is an contract between your use of the Mozilla Support Forums and Mozilla. As a community member, and a moderator, you have the role and responsibility to stay aware and be accountable for your contributions in this space.
Can a moderator deactivate an account without admin approval?
Moderators should report in the Forum Moderators forum when deactivating any account for reasons other than spam. Deactivating a spammer can be done without admin approval Admins and Diversity and Inclusion have the final decision on open Moderator Threads.