This has now changed! Discussion threads are welcome in Moderation.
To keep things orderly, please respect the separation between the two different types of threads: Reports and Discussion.
Report Threads
A report thread points moderators toward content you believe may contravene site rules. Report threads should:
- Refer to a specific incident.
- Use a "[Report]" prefix, such as "[Report] Flaming in Arms Trade thread."
- Not be replied to except by moderators and posters who are either (a) directly involved in the incident, or (b) can provide specific, relevant additional information about it. You may also reply to a report thread to appeal a ruling, if it affected you.
- Not contain discussion (e.g. asking how the ruling might apply in different circumstances, suggesting a policy change). Please start a new discussion thread for that instead.
Discussion Threads
Discussion threads are for informal chat about moderation processes, including rules, rulings, and policies. The purpose of a discussion thread is to share ideas for making the NationStates forums a better place. In a discussion thread:
- Anyone may post.
- Opinion is welcome.
- A topic prefix is not required.
- Reports about specific incidents should not be made. If you require a ruling about an incident, please start a report thread instead.
Moderators are free to participate in discussion threads, but they aren't interviews where players ask mods questions. Instead, as in the Technical forum, discussion threads are for players to raise ideas and share opinions with each other about how to improve NationStates for all. While mods and/or admin may contribute to those discussions, they don't have to.
That's it for the bare rules! For a longer discussion of WHY and some context and explanation, please see the following post.