The Role of a Moderator
What does a moderator do?
A moderator is a member from the community who is granted special permissions as to be apart of a self governing process as to keep the stability of the server manageable.
Introduction to the Channels
The channel "how-to-mod" has a link back to this document in case you need to reference it at any time.
All reasons in regards to making decisions when kicking and banning people are to be mentioned in the "moderation" before executing the command.
The "time-zones" channel exists so other moderators including the lead moderator can know when people will likely be online.
The bot of choice for Summit Studios is MEE6.
Type
If at anytime you need time off, go to the moderation roles channel and select on-break.
Chain of Command
Peer Review
When moderating and you come across an issue or have a question, ask a fellow moderator for help. If they can’t help/unable to answer your question, ask a lead moderator. If the lead moderator is not able to answer your question, then leave your question or pressing issue in the moderation channel. Once someone is available, your question may be answered.
The Chain of Command allows this Discord server to function in a highly effective manner. Supporting a more dynamic sense of what is going on in the server.
As a moderator, you are able to view all channels across the servers that the public is in.
To bring up an issue to the council of moderators follow this guide.
If the issue is obvious proceed to the next section, otherwise if you are unsure as to proceed in utilizing your ability to exile someone continue reading.
Step 1: Ask yourself would I do this if I were in their shoes?
Step 2: Identify the issue and the person(s) using a screenshot.
Step 3: Post the issue + screenshot into the moderation channel.
Step 4: Discuss as to question the person's motive, if that motive is agreed to be negative and harmful towards the safety of other people proceed to the command section.
Infractions
These commands are cause for a warning, temporary mute, kick, temporary ban, or after moderation consensus a ban, with a record of who is banned.
Racism/NSFW
First offense: !tempban
Second offsense: !ban
It is likely they will not come back and that is good.
Indirect NSFW references/Racist References
First offense: !tempmute
Second offense: !kick
Third offense: !tempban
Fourth offense: !ban
Unnecessary pinging owners/staff
First offense: !mute
Second offense: !mute
Third offense: !kick
Disrespecting other users
First offense: !warn
Second offense: !mute
Third offense: !tempban
Fourth offense: !tempban
Swearing in vc/Mic Spamming in VC
First offense: Warn with voice, if persists !warn
Second offense: !mute
Third offense: !mute
Arguing with a staff member
First offense: !warn
Second offense: !mute
Third offense: !tempban
Fourth offense: !ban
Bypassing
First offense: !mute
Second offense: !kick
Third offense: !tempban
Advertising (in chat)
First offense: !warn
Second offense: !warn
Third offense: !kick
Fourth offense: !ban
Advertising (in DMs)
First offense: !tempban
Inappropriate username/pfp
First offense: !mute and !warn
Second offense: !kick
Third offense: !ban
Alt Accounts
First offense: !tempban the Alt
Second offense: !tempban both Accounts
Third offsense: !ban offending account
Spamming (purge user messages)
First offense: !mute
Second offense: !mute
Third offense: !tempban
Chainmail (delete message)
First offense: !mute
Second offense: !kick
Third offense: !ban
IP grabbers/scam links
First offense: !ban
Controversial Topics
First offense: !warn
Second offense: !warn
Third offense: !warn and !mute
Fourth offense: !tempban
Learning How to Find and Inspire Peace
Ruling with violence does not work. Do not abuse your powers, if you need to. Put yourself on break and get some air and do what you would if you had a peaceful mind.
If you are bored while monitoring the server, check out the "resource-center" to find playlists, videos, and things you can do while monitoring the channels.
A healthy mind has a healthy body, make sure you get outside and exercise!