Of the changes for this site that will be happening, one of them is improving the way the staff work, both for the forums and as a team together. For this to happen effectively, I feel that, like the forums, we need our own rules to ensure that not only are we doing our jobs well, we don't offend or alienate you, our wonderful users. With this in mind, we feel that it's only fair that this list of rules be public so that not only do we have to look out for people not working up to code, but it allows you to tell us when you feel a moderator isn't following the guidelines we expect from our staff. As like with the forum rules, these will be modified, improved, removed or added to when necessity arises. I will post the list of rules I've written and will add them to the site rules list on the rules page by the end of the week, depending on comments from you guys. Without further ado, the list of Everypony's Staff Rules. Staff Rules: 1. Be Respectful and professional when dealing with matters. We are the staff. It doesn't reflect well on the site if we insult and disrespect users. 2. Don't tempt/bait/prod users to break rules. If they are being a problem, put their name in the problematic users list. Let them break the rules on their own and we'll act accordingly, not before. 3. Always post evidence for a ban. If not possible, try to get the witness from as many staff members as possible. 4. Posts that have/would cause drama are to be soft deleted and then reviewed by the community admin. If decided that deletion is not necessary then said post will be restored. 5. Deleting posts that criticise staff or a decision made is prohibited unless drama is created from it. Should drama arise, then look to rule 4. 6. The staff will not be prevented from posting or discussing their opinions as long as they follow rule 1, even if they oppose site held opinions or decisions. 7. If, for any reason, a member of staff feels the need to resign, they have 1 week from their announcement of their decision to reconsider. They only get this once. Any failure of a member of staff to follow these rules will result in a loss of privileges over a period of time, or in extreme/repeat offenses, dismissal from the staff entirely. Please leave comments, opinions and feedback below, and remember, this is the rules the staff have to follow.
<--- Nightmare approves of this message. This is a step in the right direction for the site. I hope that this is expanded upon, or, better yet, that all the mods follow the rules so there are no reasons to have them. I especially like Rule 5. That throws all of the arguments that we are being silenced out the window.
That's a really nice set of rules ^_^ I also like that they're up for everyone to see. It's a good trust thing =)
I am still waiting for the one that gives us all a compulsory pony. Joking aside, I'm glad this has finally been done, they act as a kind of guideline for me - being relatively new to this 'n all - so cheers.
Attaboy Foxy! Now everypony is playing the game on the same page. With this as your benchmark, your crew will find themselves in the dark less often and be more effective with your actions. Again, sharing this community with you guys has been an experience! I can't wait for next season and the fun/frivolity to come!
It was a hesitant but firm decision, I'm glad everypony seems to think this was the right thing to do, here's hoping they're never broken!
You know... I might as well and post the list of things I was going to do once I joined the staff... Seeing as how y'all keep doing things on it. XD I'll probably just post it in the new Com Watch group. That way I don't have to hold all of it in. Granted some of the things are a little questionable. lol This is really good to have done. Thank you for posting the rules that the staff must follow. It helps a lot actually and tells how y'all are running the site, and how y'all are doing when it comes to your opinions on how to run the site. If it's one thing that ponies lack these days, it's trust. ^^
