MODERATION POLICY AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION
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This document serves as a guide to both users of Clipstar and its Moderators. As moderation issues arise, this document may be updated.
SCOPE
This Moderation Policy determines the policy for all use of Clipstar. (http://www.clipstar.com).
MODERATION AIMS
Clipstar is intended for use by the international public aged 16 years old and above.. The overarching objective of this moderation policy is to ensure that an interesting and open exchange of views and content is stimulated whilst ensuring that Clipstar is as safe an environment as possible for its intended participants.
Clipstar gathers many differing opinions and experiences. You are certain to find opinions that you disagree with and some which you may find offensive. Our goal, at all times, is to provide a space where free expression can take place whilst offending as few people as possible.
We try to be as fair as we can when moderating but in a large community of users, with differing viewpoints, there will always be some people that will not be happy with the outcome. Whilst we regret this, please appreciate that the decisions we make with regard to moderation are based on what it is felt is best for the community as a whole.
WHO SETS THIS POLICY?
This policy is set by Clipstar. No single person is wholly responsible for this policy.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON CLIPSTAR DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF Clipstar, Clipstar approved third parties OR its staff or owners.
WE ARE ALL RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS COMMUNITY
It is the responsibility of all users of Clipstar to maintain a safe and harmonious community. You can be a good user by:-
• Reading these guidelines
• Adhering to them
• Informing others about them and;
• Reporting those who do not follow them
HOW TO REPORT ABUSE
You can report abuse by clicking on the “Report†button (located top right or top left of each page). Please note that abuse reports are confidential and are not seen by the user who posted the item. When you click on the “Report†button, an email is automatically sent to a Moderator who will process the issue.
LIBELOUS CONTENT
If you are not an Clipstar user and you feel you have been defamed or libeled, your first step should be to send us a message by clicking here in order to have the offending post reviewed and if deemed to be inappropriate then it shall be removed as soon as possible.
WHY WAS MY ABUSE REPORT NOT ACCEPTED?
Moderators may or may not accept that the issue you report is offensive according to this policy. Borderline cases may be permitted.
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR POST IS MODERATED
If your post is edited or deleted, you will be sent a message by a Moderator.
Please refer to this document if you need clarification on an issue. If you still don't understand why your post was moderated, then you may message a Moderator by emailing moderator@clipstar.com
In some cases posts may be edited. In some cases the post may stand but a warning may be given.
YOU SHOULD NOT:
• Post the same item again
• Abuse the Moderator for moderating your post
• Abuse other users of Clipstar for reporting you
Any of these actions could result in a user account being cancelled.
I DON'T AGREE WITH THE MODERATOR'S DECISION
If you have a problem with a moderator's decision, send the Webmaster a message by emailing webmaster@clipstar.com.
The decision of the Webmaster is final.
I DON'T AGREE WITH THESE POLICIES
It is possible that some users will be offended both by the content of the site and by its moderation. If you are not satisfied with this Moderation Policy, then please refrain from using Clipstar.
If you have a suggestion to improve these policies, then please send us a message by clicking here
WARNINGS AND DELETION OF USERS
Warnings will be sent privately to offending users.
Infringements will result in your user account and posts being deleted.
Serious infringements or activity deemed unacceptable or illegal may result in Clipstar passing all relevant information to the appropriate authorities for investigation.
TIMELINESS
We do not guarantee to moderate any post within a specific time period.
COMPLETENESS
We do not guarantee to moderate any post or topic completely.
OWNERSHIP AND LIABILITY OF POSTS
All views and material posted on Clipstar are solely the opinion and responsibility of the poster. By registering to use or using Clipstar, users grant a license to Clipstar and its respective partners to publish their material on the site.
Please read the Website Terms of Use and Contest Terms and Conditions you accepted at the time of registration for fuller information on the provisions you, your parent or guardian has agreed to be bound by with regard to the material you post on the site.
MODERATION POLICY
1. BASIC COURTESY TO ALL
Always show respect to other users of Clipstar.
Clipstar is not a venue for the resolution of personal disputes between users or with other parties.
2. COMMERCIAL POSTS
Clipstar is not a venue for unsolicited advertisements of any kind. It will be at the sole discretion of Clipstar and its Moderators as to what constitutes an advertisement.
3. PERSONAL ADVERTISEMENTS
Personal or classified advertisements are not permitted. It will be at the sole discretion of Clipstar and its Moderators as to what constitutes a personal advertisement.
4. PERSONAL INSULTS
Do not insult or wittingly offend other users. Personal insults nearly always offend and will be checked. If someone insults you, do not insult them back. Please report the action instead.
Posts generally taunting all users of a group will not be tolerated.
5. SWEAR WORDS
The use of swear words will not be tolerated. It will be at the sole discretion of Clipstar and its Moderators as to what word constitutes a swear word.
6. RACIAL SLURS
Racial slurs will not be tolerated. Discussion of whether a racial slur is offensive or not is not permitted.
7. TROLLS
A troll is defined as a person who delights in sowing discord on the Internet. Trolls start arguments and upset people. The relative anonymity of the Internet allows trolls to flourish. In real life, such a person might be termed a troublemaker.
A troll is not someone with an opinion that is different from your own.
Trolls will not be tolerated. Please report apparent trolls to the Moderators.
8. HARASSMENT, THREATS, STALKING
Harassment of other users in posts or messages is forbidden. Threats, stalking, or other intimidating behaviour will result in immediate deletion of your account.
9. GROOMING
‘Grooming’ is defined as the process by which a child abuser seeks to prepare a minor for subsequent abuse. Child abusers are known to use public interactive spaces, particularly those targeted at the young, to seek out and meet minors.
When there is evidence that an adult intends to meet a child with the intent of committing a sexual offence against them, either then or subsequently, a criminal charge of “meeting a child following sexual grooming†under Section 15 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 can be brought.
If users believe they have been ‘groomed’ by another user of Clipstar, they should immediately report this to a Moderator by clicking here Clipstar will then investigate the claim, possibly by requesting further information from the reporting user, and, if considered appropriate, pass all relevant information to the appropriate authorities for investigation.
10. INCITING ILLEGAL BEHAVIOR
Posts about illegal behaviour are acceptable but posts inciting illegal behaviour are not permitted. This includes but is not limited to posts inciting the infringement of the intellectual property rights of third parties, such as the reproduction of copyrighted imagery or logos or the copying of software or music.
11. LINKS TO OFFENSIVE CONTENT ON THIRD PARTY SITES
Links to offensive or adult content on other sites is not permitted. It will be at the sole discretion of Clipstar and its Moderators as to what word constitutes offensive.
12. FLAMING
Flaming, denigration and calls to action against any third parties will be deleted. Direct attacks on corporations or individuals in those corporations will be deleted.
13. REVEALING ANOTHER USER’S IDENTITY
Posting of another member’s profile information without their prior consent will result in deletion of the poster’s account.
14. INAPPROPRIATE NICKNAMES
Nick names which are inflammatory, vulgar, promotional, rude or offensive will not be permitted.
15. GRAPHICS & IMAGERY
Images that contain nudity or that are of a sexual or provocative nature will not be permitted.
Images containing violence, scenes of death, of a sadistic nature or that are generally tasteless will not be permitted.
16. ENGLISH
Clipstar is an English-language community. Participants from all countries are welcome but please do not post in languages other than English.
17. COMMENTS ABOUT ADVERTISERS
Negative comments about the advertisers who help make Clipstar financially viable are not permitted. We reserve the right to delete any comment that may result in loss of revenue for Clipstar.
18. ACTS AGAINST CLIPSTAR
Any act against Clipstar such as an attempt to hack or disrupt the normal operation of the site or the incitement to commit such act in posts will result in the account of that user being deleted and should the case warrant it further action may be taken following the results of an investigation.
Last updated: June 2009.