Moderation Policy

Last updated: March 2024

Overview

Vanyx uses community moderation to maintain a high-signal, respectful environment. This policy explains how moderation works, what content may be removed, and how to report violations.

Moderation Approach

No moderator pre-approval required: Posts do not wait for human approval. Automatic checks may block content before publication. Published content can be reported for moderator review.

Community reporting: Use the message Report action in community chat, or the Contact page for other content and additional context.

Moderator review: Reported content is reviewed by moderators, who decide whether to remove it or take other action.

Content Removal

Content may be removed for:

  • Violations of the Code of Conduct (harassment, hate speech, doxxing, etc.)
  • Violations of Terms of Service (illegal content, spam, etc.)
  • Low-signal content that doesn't contribute to the discussion
  • Off-topic posts that belong in a different category
  • Duplicate posts or spam
  • Content that misrepresents official Vanyx research

Enforcement Actions

When violations occur, moderators may take the following actions:

  • Warning: First-time minor violations may result in a warning
  • Content removal: Posts or comments may be removed
  • Temporary suspension: Accounts may be suspended for a period of time
  • Permanent ban: Repeated or severe violations may result in a permanent ban

Repeat Offenders

Users who repeatedly violate the Code of Conduct or Terms of Service face escalating consequences:

  • First violation: Warning and content removal
  • Second violation: Temporary suspension (1-7 days)
  • Third violation: Longer suspension (1-4 weeks)
  • Fourth violation or severe violations: Permanent ban

Severity and context are considered. Severe violations (harassment, hate speech, illegal content) may result in immediate suspension or ban.

Reporting Process

For a general community chat report:

  1. While signed in, choose Report where it is available on a community chat message
  2. Confirm the prompt to send a general message flag to moderators

For other posts or comments, or to give a reason or additional context, use the Contact page.

Reports are reviewed by moderators, typically within 24-48 hours. You may not receive a direct response, but action will be taken if the report is valid.

Appeals

If you believe your content was removed or your account was suspended in error, you can appeal by contacting us through the Contact page.

Appeals are reviewed by administrators. Decisions are typically made within 1 week.

Moderator Guidelines

Moderators are expected to:

  • Apply policies consistently and fairly
  • Consider context and intent
  • Explain removal decisions when appropriate
  • Escalate severe violations to administrators
  • Maintain confidentiality of reports

Contact

For questions about moderation or to report moderator misconduct, please contact us through the Contact page.