So, in the past few days there have been more than a few posts brought to our (the mod's) attention requiring or requesting action. These may be spammy posts, rude or offensive, right up to out and out trolls. (Unfortunately, we know that there is a correlation between breaks in school and the number of troll hits we get...) So, we wanted to take this opportunity to remind everyone what they can (and should) do when they see a post that the mods should review.
1. Report Post.
This has been used by many of you already, so thank you! For those who don't know about this useful button, it is the yellow triangle with an exclamation point in it at the top of each and every post. Hit that button, and it will give you a little form to tell us why you are reporting it. When you hit Send (or Report), an email will be sent to every mod on that forum.
2. OMG - it's BAD!!! Report the post, and if nothing happens it may mean that the mod(s) of that forum aren't online. Send any of us a quick PM, especially if you see us posting elsewhere. We can't be everyone at once, so we likely won't be the first to see a problem post. Also, we may not be where we get the notification emails (I get the notifications at work, since I'm there more than I am home, so evenings and weekends I don't get the emails.)
3. It's really best not to confront it in public. By this, I mean the ones that are flagrantly disregarding the rules and obviously trying to upset people. Thing is, some of these people's whole purpose is to get people upset - so if no one replies it ruins all of their fun.
It ruins their fun even more if their posts are taken down so fast they don't get many views.
This is a great community, and it is because of you guys that we are able to keep the place family friendly.
You are our eyes on the site - there's only a few of us, but with all of you watching too no one can pull one over on us!
1. Report Post.
2. OMG - it's BAD!!! Report the post, and if nothing happens it may mean that the mod(s) of that forum aren't online. Send any of us a quick PM, especially if you see us posting elsewhere. We can't be everyone at once, so we likely won't be the first to see a problem post. Also, we may not be where we get the notification emails (I get the notifications at work, since I'm there more than I am home, so evenings and weekends I don't get the emails.)
3. It's really best not to confront it in public. By this, I mean the ones that are flagrantly disregarding the rules and obviously trying to upset people. Thing is, some of these people's whole purpose is to get people upset - so if no one replies it ruins all of their fun.
This is a great community, and it is because of you guys that we are able to keep the place family friendly.