Terraria Wiki talk:Policy

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Support

 * 1) I like the way this is written out, and this is the way that I like to moderate when I am in chat. I will add more thoughts once i sit down and give it some good thought as I might have some points to suggest adding. But so far, I don't disagree with what is written. SquazzilTalk 16:15, August 5, 2014 (UTC)

Comments

 * I'd like to suggest an addition, perhaps added to the point of "Keep it clean" and make some specific references to topics of conversation that we can all agree is not appropriate to get into in this chatroom. Certain topics are more likely to start a heated argument than others and should be avoided, for example : religion, politics,suicide,sex,drug use. Some of these topics either spark aggressive arguments, or become very serious and those not involved in the discussion become bothered or uncomfortable. I have seen a few of these topics come up, and it becomes very heated and spams up the chat with unpleasant conversation. I feel that if those involved do not heed the warnings to cease the conversation from a mod/admin, they risk all being kicked from the chatroom.   SquazzilTalk 19:57, August 5, 2014 (UTC)
 * Another important guideline I feel, is to not "feed the trolls". This means that if someone is in chat and they are making "minor" annoyances like a bit of spam here and there, acting silly and immature, saying random things, if the other chatters ignore this behaviour entirely, the offender will most likely get bored and stop/leave. If they get attention(usually negative) their behaviour may worsen, or the situation could escalate because they are now defensive about being told to stop. Also whenever possible, it should be left to any chatmod/admin to give out warnings, because getting scolded by the regular chatters also tends to raise defenses more. I believe than many bans can be avoided if the other chatters can ignore the "minor" annoyances. SquazzilTalk 19:32, August 6, 2014 (UTC)
 * In the chance that the people in chat at any given time are able to discuss such issues maturely and without causing the types of problems you describe, I think we shouldn't flat-out say "you can't discuss ". That said, the note under "Respect other users" which reads "Do not try to force issues when other users have made it clear that they do not wish to discuss them" is intended to give the community veto (enforced by the moderators) on topics they feel are not to be discussed, just in case things do start to get out of hand. With that said, do you think that statement should be clarified, say by making the guideline read "issues or conversation topics" or something? I agree on the second part about not feeding the trolls and leaving the moderation to the moderators, though. If no one else has any objections, I'll add those points to the list. Oscuritaforze (talk) 20:28, August 6, 2014 (UTC)
 * Yeah I see what you mean about the "Respect other users" section, that basically covers what I'm saying without being specific about the topics of conversation. So what you are proposing is that if there is enough of a consensus in the chat that the current topic is bothersome, then a mod/admin would request that it stop? And then take action if needed. SquazzilTalk 23:54, August 6, 2014 (UTC)

Support

 * 1) Looks good, it also has helped me gain a better understanding of the role of rollbacker.

Comments

 * I should probably note that this is basically a summary of what is already expected of rollbackers on this wiki (and even most wikis) rather than a fully "new" policy. I just thought it was about time that this be put into writing, so if no one feels strongly on this proposal one way or the other, it will probably be put into effect after about a week. Oscuritaforze (talk) 20:28, August 6, 2014 (UTC)