Guidelines for Moderation

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Trusted Hackr is a title awarded to active members who deserve special recognition for their knowledge and contributions, with optional moderation abilities to handle issues that they may encounter in their day-to-day participation on this forum.

The purpose of moderation is to keep the forum organized (e.g., making sure topics are in the correct category) and to intervene when topics get out of hand. It’s completely optional for Trusted Hackrs to exercise their mod powers, but if they do, we trust that they use them responsibly.

Moderation Guidelines

  1. Trusted Hackrs may close, move, or merge a TOPIC for the following reason(s):
    a. Spam
    b. Duplicate topic by the same user
    c. Not in compliance with Marketplace Guidelines or expired Marketplace or Private Transfers deal
    e. Topic has outlived its usefulness (e.g., replies beating a dead horse or circular conversations)
    f. Topic in the wrong category

    Topics should be closed as a last resort. Instead, we encourage Trusted Hackrs to deploy the Slow Mode on escalating conversations.

  2. Trusted Hackrs may move a POST to the Off-Topic Landfill for the following reason(s):
    a. Spam
    b. Profanity, insults, racist, misogynistic, and other derogatory content
    c. Off-topic posts that negatively disrupt a discussion
    d. “PM me the info!” requests
    e. Public requests for dealer/salesperson info (please directly PM the user instead)

  3. Trusted Hackrs may move a “wanted” ad to Wanted Ads Here.

Note that all users can flag inappropriate posts. Posts flagged by multiple users are automatically hidden and deleted after three days.

Last edited January 18, 2021. Moderation guidelines will be updated over time based on feedback and necessity.

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Updated Moderation Guidelines

  • Users found in violation of Moderation Guidelines will receive a warning from @admins via private message (PM).

  • Users who have received one warning but continue to engage in the same violation may have their accounts suspended or silenced by @admins.

  • @trusted_hackrs may continue to close, move, and merge topics and posts in accordance with the Moderation Guidelines above. However, any subsequent posts related to moderation shall be done via PM, so as to not take the conversation off-topic.

  • Trusted Hackrs are held to a higher standard than normal users. In addition to complying with these guidelines, Trusted Hackrs shall be professional and courteous. This includes:

    1. No profanity directed at other users.
    2. No commenting after thread closure.
    3. If a thread is closed or Slow Mode is activated, include an explanation (e.g., state the rule that was violated).
    4. If insults are directed at Trusted Hackrs, flag the posts for @admins to review, rather than engaging.
    5. Do not lock necromanced threads if the topic is not time-sensitive (e.g., a Leasing 101-type discussion).
    6. Do not use your mod powers to “win” an argument or stifle views you disagree with, or otherwise act rudely.

  • This is a Civilized Place for Public Discussion. The intent of moderation is to keep topics on track and the trolls at bay. Trolling and deliberate misinformation is not allowed.

  • Users, including Dealers and Brokers, found to have duplicate non-commercial accounts will have those accounts suspended.

  • Effective 1/1/2024, no politics please.

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