Hey folks,
While we (the moderation team) obviously can't discuss moderation actions (just like you're not supposed to), we can tell you there's no witch hunt or anything going on.
If we notice a thread or post that violates the
Code of Conduct (whether we see it whilst perusing or it gets reported), we read through it, and address it to the best of our ability as per the CoC.
When a thread is removed, the OP is contacted in some way. It may be a simple, casual PM saying "Hey, let's not do this, thanks", or it may be more formal, as in a warning or infraction. It all depends on what the subject matter is, and whether it's a persistent issue or not.
In the case of Off Topic forums, there's a bit of leeway, we realize there's "games" people play or want to discuss something that would normally be removed without question in the General forums because it's not about Defiance. However, those threads/posts must still adhere to the CoC.
Also, I'd like to note that despite the lack of contact we have with you all, we
are human, and we do make mistakes sometimes. There've been times we've made a mistake and one of you all sends us a PM to say "Hey, I noticed..." and we say "Whoops, good catch" and fix it. Nobody's perfect!
We walk a fine line between maintaining order on the forums/enforcing the CoC and trying to let everyone have their say. You can't please everyone, and there will be times we do something you folks disagree with. When that happens, please realize it's nothing personal, we're not trying to censor anything, we're just trying to foster a civil, constructive place for people to talk about Defiance (and other topics, here in OT). In regards to discussing games, it's fine, but there's a fine line between
discussing a game, and advertising for it. One is ok (discussing), the other (advertising) is not. That's covered in the CoC.
We do ask that you refrain from making threads asking about moderation actions, or what have you, because we
can't discuss them, and I'd hate for anyone to get dinged for discussing moderation when it's easily avoided. This includes making threads targeted at any specific moderator or the team as a whole.
As always, if you see a post/thread you feel violates the CoC, please report it, and always keep your replies on topic, civil and constructive. With that, I'll end this wall o' text
Thanks so much!
The Defiance Moderation Team
Originally Posted by Alyn
Hey folks,
