Guidelines
As
moderators
for
the
Occupy
Seattle
Livestream
channel,
we
have
multiple
responsibilities;
to
keep
the
chat
peaceful
and
positive,
to
promote
the
sharing
of
accurate
information,
to
facilitate
progressive
conversations
between
chat
members
and
to
keep
the
conversations
focused
on
immediate
issues
of
importance.
In
a
perfect
world,
we
wouldnt
need
moderators,
and
we
all
know
this
world
is
far
from
perfect.
In
order
to
do
our
jobs
well
we
will
sometimes
have
to
enforce
rules,
rules
that
should
not
be
abused.
Heres
a
quick
rundown
of
the
moderator
controls:
There
is
a
toolbar
on
the
bottom
of
the
chat
box.
To
the
left
are
the
text
tools
To
the
right
are
the
mod
tools
These tools are self-explanatory; please familiarize yourself with these tools. To avoid moderating other moderators, please familiarize yourselves with who is who. (Click on the person icon, all mods are listed on the top).
We
like
focus
In
order
to
maintain
the
focus
on
more
important
matters,
we
should
not
allow
links
during
any
G.A.s
and
between
these
hours
7am-8am
and
10pm- 11pm
(Generally
during
any
important
broadcasting).
All
bold,
caps
and
underline
should
be
reserved
for
use
of
the
mods
only.
Exceptions
to
this
will
be
when
someone
uses
it
sparingly
to
get
points
across.
While
live,
any
questions
directed
towards
reporter
may
be
used
in
underline.
Of
course
there
will
be
exceptions.
This
is
a
global
movement
and
there
will
be
times
when
others
will
share
links
for
important
info.
We
should
never
dissuade
the
sharing
of
important
info
regarding
other
cities.
During
these
times
we
should
always
attempt
to
encourage
the
topics
of
conversation
to
be
relevant
towards
the
current
event.
During
downtime,
if
the
members
want
to
discuss
politics/religion
it
really
is
their
right
to
do
so,
as
long
as
it
stays
civil
and
as
long
no-one
attempts
to
attach
political
endorsements
or
religious
views
to
the
movement.
Use
your
judgment.
The
same
guidelines
for
dealing
with
negative
members
apply
here
as
well.
Several
warnings
followed
by
bans.