Forum ModerationWe have had trouble with moderation in the past, this is an effort to simplify the rules and procedures for moderation.
The new system now in effect removes the Committee from the usual moderation role, allowing them more time to focus on Club duties.
Mod Hierarchy- President / Vice President
- Club Captain
- Moderators
Note: Area reps will not have moderation rights by default. Rights are given to persons decided on by the committee. Area Reps will however have default access to the calendar and limited rights in their respective areas.
Moderators will be the front line and any problems or issues are passed upward to the Club Captain. Issues needing further attention can be passed up to the President / Vice President.
Occasionally a moderator does not fully understand all the circumstances of am argument on the forum, in this case it is in the best interest to query the Club Captain.
If moderation becomes personal at any time, the issue is to be passed upwards immediately.
This is most important and moderators ignoring this will be stood down.
Process for moderation:Usually a Report is filed by forum users. The forum will automatically notify moderators where they can discuss and take action, if needed, based on the following:
Personal attacks: If you have a disagreement with someone, fine, but keep it civil or take the fight away from the forum. A personal attack is obvious, it is something you would not say to someone’s face without expecting a negative reaction. Baiting or stirring for a reaction is also a personal attack.
Conduct unbecoming of ClubSub:Description or bragging of your own illegal activity has no place on this forum.
R18 Content:ClubSub is a family site, vulgar content is not acceptable. This includes nudity and cruelty to animals etc.
Advertising:Tasteful advertising of other clubs / forums is welcome. Advertising of car parts or services is only by prior approval of the Committee. The Club has sponsors who contribute to the Club and must be looked after.
Classifieds:New users are not welcome to post adds in the classifieds, please introduce yourself first.
Complaints:Any queries or complaints regarding the rules or moderation can be lodged with the Club Captain.
If a post contains unsuitable material, the
whole post will be deleted and the user marked as ‘watched’. This brings attention to the user and moderators will keep a close eye on posts made. A message will be sent to the user either by the warning system or by PM stating this. Watched status will last several days.
If while ‘watched’ the same user continues to post unsuitable material, he/she will be marked as ‘moderated’ whereby each post must be approved by a moderator. This also lasts several days. Posts made are invisible until approved and will be seen to in the moderators own time.
The Committee will be notified of users who continue to cause trouble who may decide to hand out a temporary or permanent ban.
Yes you can report moderators. Such a report will be taken seriously by the Committee.
Thanks, and enjoy the forum.
