====== Channel Moderators and Moderation Guidelines ======

===== Moderators =====

  * Are [[https://libera.chat/guides/catalyst|Catalysts]].
  * Are servants of the community.
  * Are exemplars and stewards of community standards and improvement.
  * Demonstrate the ability to influence others positively.
  * Can demonstrate regular and consistent channel activity.
  * Can demonstrate understanding of the IRC network and its channel/network services.

===== Moderating =====

==== General ====

  * [[https://libera.chat/guides/catalyst|Catalyse]]
  * Exercise the principle of least punitive action commensurate with issue/behaviour
    * Where it makes sense: **remind > ask > warn > quiet > ban** (where ''%%>%%'' means //better-than// and/or //before//).
    * Least punitive action assumes credible, good-faith actors. It does not include obvious spamming, disruptive or abusive behaviour.
    * Use +o as a last resort. Use chanserv/bot commands where available, unless doing so is less transparent (who did what).
  * Do not idle with +o. Drop +o as soon as it is no longer required.

==== Taking Action ====

  * Provide reasons/rationale with all actions
    * Comment on the action in the moderators/moderation channel
  * All bans/quiets must be timed (use !btset with eir)
  * All actions are timely, reasonable and appropriate.
  * If unsure of a situation or course of action, ask publicly in #freebsd-irc, or privately in #freebsd-ops)

===== Onboarding =====

  * What (all channels, local/some channels, what access (flags/templates), etc)
  * How
  * When
  * Agreement
  * Trial (Period)

==== Process ====