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This page provides suggested guidelines for moderators and facilitators on how to apply the [https://moodle.org/mod/page/view.php?id=7080 Moodle.org site policy]. If in doubt about how to deal with a particular post, moderators and facilitators are encouraged to post in a forum in the [https://moodle.org/course/view.php?id=17220 Facilitators corner]. | |||
==Job adverts== | ==Job adverts== | ||
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Just to let you know, your recent forum post has been deleted because job adverts are not allowed in the forums according to the Moodle.org site policy https://moodle.org/mod/page/view.php?id=7080. | |||
Just to let you know, your recent forum post has been deleted because job adverts are not allowed in the forums according to | |||
You're welcome though to use the Moodle jobs database http://moodle.org/jobs for advertising your vacancy. | You're welcome though to use the Moodle jobs database http://moodle.org/jobs for advertising your vacancy. | ||
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(Edited by ... to remove job advert, since they are not allowed in the forums according to | (Edited by ... to remove job advert, since they are not allowed in the forums according to the Moodle.org site policy https://moodle.org/mod/page/view.php?id=7080 - original submission ...) | ||
==Unsolicited advertising== | ==Unsolicited advertising== | ||
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Just to let you know, your recent forum post has been deleted because unsolicited advertising is not allowed in the forums according to | Just to let you know, your recent forum post has been deleted because unsolicited advertising is not allowed in the forums according to the Moodle.org site policy https://moodle.org/mod/page/view.php?id=7080. | ||
==Spam== | ==Spam== | ||
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Just to let you know, your recent forum post has been moved to the ... forum where you're most likely to receive help. Here's a link to it: http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=..... | Just to let you know, your recent forum post has been moved to the ... forum where you're most likely to receive help. Here's a link to it: http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=..... | ||
To receive notifications of any replies to your post, you will need to go to it and then click the 'Subscribe to this forum' link in the administration block. | To receive notifications of any replies to your post, you will need to go to it and then click the 'Subscribe to this forum' link in the administration block. | ||
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Just to let you know, your recent duplicate forum posts have been deleted, since posting the same question in multiple forums is of no benefit. | Just to let you know, your recent duplicate forum posts have been deleted, since posting the same question in multiple forums is of no benefit. | ||
It only fragments the support you receive and makes it more difficult for other users to find the correct information in the future when they do a search. | It only fragments the support you receive and makes it more difficult for other users to find the correct information in the future when they do a search. | ||
(Source: https:// | (Source: Moodle.org site policy https://moodle.org/mod/page/view.php?id=7080) | ||
Note: The above applies only to duplicate posts, and not to posts about a topic which falls in two forums where one post points to another, or which differ slightly in content. | Note: The above applies only to duplicate posts, and not to posts about a topic which falls in two forums where one post points to another, or which differ slightly in content. | ||
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This forum is for discussions in English only. If you'd like to participate in a discussion in English, please stay around; if you'd prefer Spanish, please go to [https://moodle.org/course/view.php?id=11 Moodle en Español]. | This forum is for discussions in English only. If you'd like to participate in a discussion in English, please stay around; if you'd prefer Spanish, please go to [https://moodle.org/course/view.php?id=11 Moodle en Español]. | ||
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Just to let you know, your recent forum post on moodle.org has been deleted, as it seems you posted here by mistake. Moodle.org is the place where Moodle software is created and supported. | Just to let you know, your recent forum post on moodle.org has been deleted, as it seems you posted here by mistake. Moodle.org is the place where Moodle software is created and supported. | ||
If you are lost please ask your school to help you find the correct web address for your Moodle site. | If you are lost please ask your school to help you find the correct web address for your Moodle site. | ||
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(Edited by ... to remove signature, since they are not allowed in the forums according to | (Edited by ... to remove signature, since they are not allowed in the forums according to the Moodle.org site policy https://moodle.org/mod/page/view.php?id=7080 - original submission ...) | ||
[[Category:Moodle.org]] | [[Category:Moodle.org]] |
Revision as of 13:31, 7 February 2014
This page provides suggested guidelines for moderators and facilitators on how to apply the Moodle.org site policy. If in doubt about how to deal with a particular post, moderators and facilitators are encouraged to post in a forum in the Facilitators corner.
Job adverts
Any job adverts posted in the moodle.org forums should be deleted immediately to prevent replies stating expression of interest but no useful content (e.g. "I'll do the job. Email me ..."). The poster should be sent a message explaining why their post was deleted and encouraging them to use the Moodle jobs database.
Sample message:
Just to let you know, your recent forum post has been deleted because job adverts are not allowed in the forums according to the Moodle.org site policy https://moodle.org/mod/page/view.php?id=7080. You're welcome though to use the Moodle jobs database http://moodle.org/jobs for advertising your vacancy.
Any forum posts which include the offer of a job (e.g. "I need help with XYZ. I'm so desperate I will pay someone to help. Email me ...") should be edited to remove the job advert.
Sample edited by message:
(Edited by ... to remove job advert, since they are not allowed in the forums according to the Moodle.org site policy https://moodle.org/mod/page/view.php?id=7080 - original submission ...)
Unsolicited advertising
Mentioning commercial products or services is fine if it's in the natural context of a discussion such as an answer to a question. Any unsolicited adverts, such as a new discussion post, should be deleted immediately. The poster may, at the discretion of the moderator, be sent a message explaining why their post was deleted.
Sample message:
Just to let you know, your recent forum post has been deleted because unsolicited advertising is not allowed in the forums according to the Moodle.org site policy https://moodle.org/mod/page/view.php?id=7080.
Spam
Posts which are obviously spam should be reported using the 'Report as spam' link and then deleted.
Posting in the wrong forum
Until the option to subscribe to a thread rather than a forum is implemented on moodle.org, moving a post to another forum can result in the poster not being able to find any replies. Thus, it is recommended that only the most obvious mis-posts are moved to the correct forum and posters sent a message notifying them of the move.
Sample message:
Just to let you know, your recent forum post has been moved to the ... forum where you're most likely to receive help. Here's a link to it: http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=..... To receive notifications of any replies to your post, you will need to go to it and then click the 'Subscribe to this forum' link in the administration block.
Posting in multiple forums
Duplicate forum posts asking for help should be deleted to leave just one forum post in the most appropriate forum or the post(s) which has been replied to. It is recommended that the poster is sent a message explaining why their duplicate posts were deleted.
Sample message:
Just to let you know, your recent duplicate forum posts have been deleted, since posting the same question in multiple forums is of no benefit. It only fragments the support you receive and makes it more difficult for other users to find the correct information in the future when they do a search. (Source: Moodle.org site policy https://moodle.org/mod/page/view.php?id=7080)
Note: The above applies only to duplicate posts, and not to posts about a topic which falls in two forums where one post points to another, or which differ slightly in content.
Posting in Moodle in English in a language other than English
Sample reply:
This forum is for discussions in English only. If you'd like to participate in a discussion in English, please stay around; if you'd prefer Spanish, please go to Moodle en Español.
amending the language and course as appropriate. See the list of community discussion courses in other languages for links.
Confusing moodle.org with school Moodle site
Sample reply:
Just to let you know, your recent forum post on moodle.org has been deleted, as it seems you posted here by mistake. Moodle.org is the place where Moodle software is created and supported. If you are lost please ask your school to help you find the correct web address for your Moodle site.
Signatures
Posts containing a verbose signature, or a signature containing a link, should be edited to remove the signature.
Sample edited by message:
(Edited by ... to remove signature, since they are not allowed in the forums according to the Moodle.org site policy https://moodle.org/mod/page/view.php?id=7080 - original submission ...)