You're not on notice.
I want to clarify the reasoning behind our auto-moderation system. This system is in place to automatically flag certain words or phrases that might be problematic for various reasons, many of which I've attempted to outline in previous general "warning" posts.
The purpose of this auto-moderation is to ensure that potentially problematic posts aren't published when there's no one available to review or moderate them. Ideally, we wouldn’t need such a system, but as I’ve explained before, it’s a necessary precaution.
If your post is held up for moderation or even removed, it doesn't necessarily mean you’ve done something wrong. The forum software doesn’t notify users about the specific word or phrase that triggered the moderation, which I understand can be confusing. Unfortunately, this is a limitation of the software. Even if you identify and edit the word in question, your post may still be held for moderation, and this too is a software constraint. It’s important to note that I can’t provide a comprehensive list of all the words, names, and phrases that are moderated, as they vary for a variety of reasons.
Another limitation is that if a post is approved but later quoted by someone else, the quote may still be flagged for moderation if it contains the previously moderated content. This is beyond our control and can be frustrating for both users and the moderation team, but it’s a necessary part of maintaining a safe and constructive environment.
Banned users are typically those who have deliberately evaded moderation, continued to break rules after being warned, or ignored repeated warnings about posts that can’t be auto-moderated.
I acknowledge that this system isn't perfect, but I’m doing my best to facilitate an important and sensitive discussion. I understand that emotions are high and that people want to express their frustrations and opinions, but my goal is to ensure that this conversation can happen in a way that is beneficial for everyone involved.
