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diff --git a/askbot/doc/source/moderation.rst b/askbot/doc/source/moderation.rst new file mode 100644 index 00000000..9ccaa5b0 --- /dev/null +++ b/askbot/doc/source/moderation.rst @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +==================== +Moderation in Askbot +==================== + +Regular users and forum Moderators can participate +in the content moderation. Any user with sufficient reputation +(this reputation threshold can be changed in the settings panel) +can flag offensive posts. + +When a post receives a certain number of flags (adjustable), +the post is automatically hidden. + +In addition users can delete posts, given a minimum reputation +threshold (also adjustable) is met. +Moderators can delete any post at any time. + +.. note:: + All the minimum reputation thresholds can be adjusted + at the "settings" panel. Only site administrators have + access to the settings editor. + +Forum moderators can suspend and block users, by going to +the "moderation" section in the user profile page. +From the same page moderators can send an email to the user. + +Suspended users can only edit own posts, but cannot make new posts. +Blocked users can only sign in and send feedback to +the side administrators. + +Only site administrators can assign moderator status to any user. |