Hi there, Hops! @omtl
We’ve received requests for greater transparency regarding suspensions and silencings. So, we’re sharing with you all something that we’ve been using internally - with a few changes aimed at helping you understand what went “wrong” if you are ever warned, suspended, or silenced. As always, our moderation policy is consistent with the Community Guidelines and Guideline Extension Topic, so if you’re ever confused about a situation, be sure to check in those places first!
The below text will be added into the Community Guidelines under Guideline #9, as well as the original post of this topic, for easy access.
If you break a community guideline, you will receive an official warning. If you receive three warnings, your account will be silenced for a day. If, after two silencings, you continue to break a community guideline, you will receive a two-week suspension. After that, any continued breach of guidelines will result in a permanent suspension.
For an easy way to remember this: just think 3-2-1!
As always, we’re here to help!
~ your forum leadership team 