Are warned users/posts not tied to specific moderators now?

[Dynamite Cop]

I remember when this place first opened, we could put names and faces to moderators and could see interactions. If a user or post had a red warning, we could see which mod made the decision. I thought this transparency in the community was really good, especially since other places' that had trigger-happy policies tend to hide behind one single "Bot" account or ban people behind the scenes.

I'm just wondering if/when this changed. Transparency is good for this style/format of an online community.

 

[Cyclonesweep]

I remember when this place first opened, we could put names and faces to moderators and could see interactions. If a user or post had a red warning, we could see which mod made the decision. I thought this transparency in the community was really good, especially since other places' that had trigger-happy policies tend to hide behind one single "Bot" account or ban people behind the scenes.

I'm just wondering if/when this changed. Transparency is good for this style/format of an online community.

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Could simply be that it was a feature of the old system and isn't with this one.

 

[NoblesseOblige]

There was a face attached to the warning I've been given.

 

[Geoff]

I got a name for my most recent warning too.

Goddamn you Brazil, I'll see you in hell!

 

[Ketkat]

I don't remember ever being able to see that on other people's posts

 

[Transhuman]

There was a face attached to the warning I've been given.

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I'm pretty sure my most recent warning since the update had the name of the issuer as well.

Can a mod warn this post so I can check real quick?

 

[dreams]

I don't remember ever being able to see that on other people's posts

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Yeah, I really wish that we could see which mod warned/banned a user (and not just the user themselves).

 

[Volimar]

Yeah, I really wish that we could see which mod warned/banned a user (and not just the user themselves).

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That doesn't seem necessary to me, as long as the warned person knows.

 

[Deleted member 15326]

Most of the time the mod will make a specific post addressing the warning/ban

It's pretty self-evident why people get warnings/bans most of the time anyway so other than compiling an list of grievances against mods who punish posters you like, what's the point

 

[Soap]

Yeah, I really wish that we could see which mod warned/banned a user (and not just the user themselves).

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Why would you need to know that? All that matters is the person who recieved any action knows.

 

[HStallion]

Just blame Slayven. Apparently everyone else does

 

[BitByDeath]

I saw someone get a warning for swearing a while ago, thought that was odd.

 

[Lonewulfeus]

Most of the time the mod will make a specific post addressing the warning/ban

It's pretty self-evident why people get warnings/bans most of the time anyway so other than compiling an list of grievances against mods who punish posters you like, what's the point

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Transparency? Pretty sure that was one of the major gripes about the forum-that-shall-not-be-named. Being transparent most of the time isn't transparency.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

I'm not sure why this is necessary. You could PM a mod if you require more information on a warning. I also feel that the mod represents RestERA and it's a team decision so it shouldn't matter who it is issuing the warning really.

 

[Volimar]

Just blame Slayven. Apparently everyone else does

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Now that he and BronsonLee are both mods I don't know what to believe anymore.

 

[Deleted member 15326]

Transparency? Pretty sure that was one of the major gripes about the forum-that-shall-not-be-named. Being transparent most of the time isn't transparency.

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I guess. Personally I don't care which mod banned/warned somebody

 

[Ketkat]

Transparency? Pretty sure that was one of the major gripes about the forum-that-shall-not-be-named. Being transparent most of the time isn't transparency.

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I think that'll just lead to people building up grudges against certain mods/admins. Being able to see why people are warned/banned is much better transparency than gaf. There are things that can be worked on, but I think that's fine.

 

[CrankyJay]

I guess. Personally I don't care which mod banned/warned somebody

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I don't think mods who are actively participating in a heated discussion should be moderating in that thread. I'm not even aware if that's a policy or not. This would be one way to stay transparent on this, if it's actually a policy.

 

[imbarkus]

I saw someone get a warning for swearing a while ago, thought that was odd.

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[Deleted member 15326]

I don't think mods who are actively participating in a heated discussion should be moderating in that thread. I'm not even aware if that's a policy or not. This would be one way to stay transparent on this, if it's actually a policy.

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Why? If anything it would make more sense that someone with a better sense of what's going on in the thread and context for what's been said moderates than someone previously uninvolved.

 

[Dynamite Cop]

I guess. Personally I don't care which mod banned/warned somebody

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In my opinion, I think it helps build trust between users and the people who hold power. Let's use an example where a community's moderators all hid behind a "ModBot" and use that account to ban or silence people that they disagree with. I think that causes distrust within a community and in that community's case, an exodus.

 

[Deleted member 21]

To answer your question, there has been no change and warned posts were never "tied" to specific moderators. Moderation is done as a team. If you have any questions or comments about our moderation we encourage you to reach out to our Mod Team Captains Selina and Rowlf.