Moderation Guidelines for the Greenbriar Sustainable Living Forum

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Moderation Guidelines for the Greenbriar Sustainable Living Forum

Last Updated: May 26, 2025

The Greenbriar Sustainable Living Forum (https://forum.greenbriarliving.com) is a community dedicated to respectful and productive discussions about sustainable living. These Moderation Guidelines explain how our moderators enforce our Ground Rules to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

  1. Moderator Roles

Moderators are volunteers or staff who:

  • Review posts and reports to ensure compliance with our Ground Rules.
  • Assign trust levels or badges based on positive contributions.
  • Handle user inquiries and disputes.
  1. Prohibited Behavior

We moderate content that violates our Ground Rules, including:

  • Harassment, personal attacks, or discriminatory language.
  • Spam, off-topic posts, or commercial promotions.
  • Illegal content or links to harmful material.
  • Trolling or disruptive behavior.
  1. Moderation Actions

Moderators may:

  • Edit or remove posts that violate rules.
  • Issue warnings via private messages.
  • Temporarily mute or suspend accounts.
  • Ban accounts for severe or repeated violations.
  1. Appeals

If you disagree with a moderation action, contact a moderator within 14 days. Provide:

  • Links and screenshots of the moderated content or action.
  • An explanation of why you believe the action was incorrect. We will review and respond promptly.
  1. Community Feedback

We welcome suggestions to improve moderation. Contact us here.

Thank you for helping us build a respectful sustainable living community!