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Community Moderation Basics

Keep online communities healthy

This guide outlines drafting community guidelines, onboarding moderators, using clear escalation paths, and communicating moderation actions transparently.

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Define guidelines

Publish concise rules with examples of allowed and prohibited behavior.

Equip moderators

Train on tools, tone, and evidence collection; rotate to prevent burnout.

Handle reports consistently

Triage severity, apply clear actions, and log decisions for consistency.

Communicate actions

Explain reasons briefly to affected users; share periodic summaries with the community.

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