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Denolth -> RE: Mini-Modding (5/19/2011 12:58:40)
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The following will contain quotes from the Key Definitions and Other Forum Notes thread, found within the Forum Rules and Resources forum.
As you know, your example is considered mini-modding, therefore ArchKnights/Moderators have the right to send you a warning depending on certain circumstances (such as your forum history and tone of post). However, cases such as this one usually do not result in a warning, especially if it's the first occurrence.
Now, I'll shamelessly copy a paragraph from the Key Definitions thread so as to show you why the quoted example is considered mini-modding:
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As a community, we should all work together to help each other out. Posting to tell someone where to find something or where their post might belong is one of the ways we can function as a team. But it's a fine line between trying to help someone out and trying to tell someone what to do. The only people with that authority are members of the moderating staff, and it's important that they be allowed to do their job. When posting to help someone out, make sure the tone of your post is friendly - everyone makes mistakes or has to ask a question so it's important to be tolerant and accepting - and be sure to provide links and quotes so that the question or issue is addressed. Your post should not consist solely of direction, it should also answer the question or address the issue that caused their post in the first place. Posting merely to instruct someone as to how they should behave is mini-modding and is prohibited behavior.
I, for one, believe this rule is fair and adequate. The forums are moderated by a highly skilled team, ready to take action in case anything is wrong. It is their duty to make sure the forums are a safe place for everyone, and not the other way around.
If you, however, wish to help other users instead of simply instructing them, and are willing to follow the guidelines quoted above, I thank you deeply! We all appreciate your will to help! Seeing forumites assisting each other everyday is truly awe-inspiring! But please bear in mind there's a line between helping and moderating.
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