Forum Usage Policy

[SendTrash]

Hello,

I am curious on the usage policy of the anandtech forums. From reading the FAQ, it seems pretty lean on details:

"9. Sometimes a moderator will delete a thread, other times they will lock it, and leave it to delete later. Locked and left up usually means that we want other users to have a chance to view the thread to get an idea of what is/is not allowed.

A thread that is deleted immediately is either 1) Because it is offensive, or 2) There is a similar locked thread existing in the forum."

Now, who/what determines what is/is not allowed? Is there already a defined set allowed? Is it by the moderator's discretion? Or are there guidelines and such?

I am developing a forum system, but the moderators are not going to be forum experts, so I just want to give them an idea of what is/is not allowed and how to deal with it... just wondering how things are done on a professional site.

 

[Azraele]

It seems to me that common sense is the rule of thumb. Inappropriate links, speech, and behavior are not allowed. Depending upon your forums' age/maturity group is where you should decide to draw the line.

 

[DannyBoy]

Overdoing swearing, pornographic material, warez, just common sense like whats already been said...

 

[ClueLis]

They don't write down the rules. That way, there's no strict standard and they can ban people for anything they deem bad enough.

 

[thomsbrain]

don't be offensive or talk about illegal stuff and you'll stay clear of the mods wrath. hopefully.