“Why is zippy included in the mod staff picture for the collab?” and various other inquries
To address the vocal elephant in the room so to speak.
Zippy has experience with the Philomena software that runs the booru. During the early days of the sites launch, zippy was willing to lend a helping hand and get us on our feet. While we are significantly established and familiar with the tools, he still holds the unofficial title of consultant. His inclusion in this picture is not indicative of mod status, but more or less friends of the staff. Does that make sense?
If I put so and so’s oc next to or in the staff group, does that mean the are actual staff? No its just happenstance. Sorry about this confusion. I can see where you all are coming from.
It should also be noted, zippy does have access to the mod tools, both for consultant purposes and as a back up moderator. HOWEVER, hidden/inactive mods are not permitted to use said tools and are subject to immediate termination for any discovery of said tools. The only exception, being illegal content that requires immediate intervention such as Child pornography. Our policy is immediate deletion, ban of user(s) involved, and forwarding of any relevant information to authorities. If zippy wishes to become active at any time they are required to become listed on the staff list. The decision to hide inactive staff, is to allow them to use the site without expectation of staff responsibilities. If someone has a staff title, users may attempt to message them for support and giving support while not acting in the capacity of a staff member is against our internal moderation polices. A more detailed moderation policy will be made written and made public following the completion of the rule rewrite. This will take time as I have a full time job and must balance that, ponybooru and free time.
“Is zizzy trans, wont that kill the booru” -4channers
I’ll leave that up to zizzy to explain as thats personal and not relevant to our moderation, but all moderators, myself and zizzy included are subject to the rules and moderation policy. I have no problem banning zizzy for rule violations or rampant mod abuse should it come to that, and I expect the same in return. I trust that zizzy or any of my staff will step down, whether permanently or temporarily if they believe they cannot moderate in a capacity inline with our rules and policy.
“Zizzy is saying such and such thread is bait, or talking down to people” -4chan user
Offense is taken not given. If you have a problem with an individual, zizzy included, tell them and try to work it out at the lowest level before escalating it to a report. If you believe it has gone beyond an off handed comment and devolved into targeted harassment , report it and another moderator will investigate. Mods are not permitted to audit themselves when reported by another use. We will ask their side of the story, but decision making is not permitted for the accused staff involved.
If there are any other questions or you need clarification please dont hesitate to ask. Again, to reiterate, the moderation policy will be written when I can find the time.