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Welcome to the PCGamingWiki Moderation queue: this page's purpose is for PCGamingWiki users to log dispute threads in its Talk page. This includes, but is not limited to, disputes that arise from users or staff breaking rules as stated in the [[PCGamingWiki:Code_of_conduct|Code of conduct]] or the [[PCGamingWiki:Editing_guide|Editing guide]], whether this is on the Wiki, Community site or Discord.
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Welcome to the PCGamingWiki Moderation queue: this page's purpose is for PCGamingWiki users to log dispute threads in its Talk page. This includes, but is not limited to:
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*Disputes that arise from users breaking rules as stated in the [[PCGamingWiki:Code_of_conduct|Code of conduct]] or the [[PCGamingWiki:Editing_guide|Editing guide]].
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*Includes activity on the Wiki, Community or Discord.
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*Applies to users and [[PCGamingWiki:Staff|Staff]]
  
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If you would like to log a dispute please provide as much detail as possible:
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To log a dispute:
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*The users involved, using the syntax: <pre>[[User:Username]]</pre>
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*Create a new thread within [[PCGamingWiki_talk:Moderation_queue|Moderation queue]].
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*Direct links to the 'diffs' in question. Diffs can be found on an article by clicking the 'History' tab on any article, and then direct linking the 'date/time' link of the offending change.
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*When talking about users <code>[[User:Username]]</code>
 
*If possible, please quote the specific rules that have been broken.
 
*If possible, please quote the specific rules that have been broken.
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*Include'diffs' in question. Diffs can be found on an article by clicking the 'History' tab on any article, and then direct linking the 'date/time' link of the offending change.
  
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==Moderation processing==
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Next:
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*Moderation queue will be processed by [[PCGamingWiki:Staff|Moderators]] who will acknowledge the dispute and then discuss with other Moderators internally.
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#A [[PCGamingWiki:Staff|Moderator]] will reply with acknowledgement in the [[PCGamingWiki_talk:Moderation_queue|Moderation queue]].
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*Moderators may temporarily lock the article in question, only if it becomes necessary.
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#[[PCGamingWiki:Staff|Moderators]] will discuss internally.
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*Moderators have the power to temporarily prevent users from editing, pending a decision.
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#To prevent further damage:
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*A decision will be the outcome of at least two Moderators in private discussion.
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*Article may be locked.
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*Further discussion can be made on a thread within #moderation-queue on Discord, do not directly message Moderators on the Wiki or on Discord.
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*Users involved may be temporarily banned.
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#A decision will be arrived at by at least two or more [[PCGamingWiki:Staff|Moderators]], and a conclusion will be made in the reply.
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#Discussion can be made in the #moderation-queue on Discord, do not directly message Moderators on the Wiki or on Discord regarding any moderation issue. Persistent messages or harrassment against Moderators will be punished.
  
 
==Appeals==
 
==Appeals==
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Please message [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]] directly, if you want to do the following:
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Not happy with the result? Message [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]] to appeal.
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*Log a dispute anonymously, [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]] or another Moderator can post on behalf of another user.
 
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*Log a dispute against a member of [[PCGamingWiki:Staff|Staff]].
 
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*Appeal a Moderator decision.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 18:16, 22 October 2021

This is currently a draft article, and is not currently in use.

Welcome to the PCGamingWiki Moderation queue: this page's purpose is for PCGamingWiki users to log dispute threads in its Talk page. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Disputes that arise from users breaking rules as stated in the Code of conduct or the Editing guide.
  • Includes activity on the Wiki, Community or Discord.
  • Applies to users and Staff

To log a dispute:

  • Create a new thread within Moderation queue.
  • When talking about users User:Username
  • If possible, please quote the specific rules that have been broken.
  • Include'diffs' in question. Diffs can be found on an article by clicking the 'History' tab on any article, and then direct linking the 'date/time' link of the offending change.

Next:

  1. A Moderator will reply with acknowledgement in the Moderation queue.
  2. Moderators will discuss internally.
  3. To prevent further damage:
  • Article may be locked.
  • Users involved may be temporarily banned.
  1. A decision will be arrived at by at least two or more Moderators, and a conclusion will be made in the reply.
  2. Discussion can be made in the #moderation-queue on Discord, do not directly message Moderators on the Wiki or on Discord regarding any moderation issue. Persistent messages or harrassment against Moderators will be punished.

Appeals

Not happy with the result? Message Andytizer to appeal.