Subverse rules are a feature Voat is implementing to remove subjectivism from moderator actions such as comment and submission deletions as well as user bans. Currently a moderator simply has to provide a “reason” why they are performing such actions, and seeing that often times this reason is made up on the spot, we are not happy with this. Going forward when a moderator performs such actions they will be required to select a rule violation. This requirement will help to establish the validity of the action.
Rules can be created at a subverse level by a moderator and Voat has some basic global rules, both of which are available as a selection on these moderator action screens as well as all report dialogs (comment/submission reports).
Rules will also be used in all domain and user bans going forward.
This feature is now in beta on the preview site and any testing would be greatly appreciated.
What needs testing:
- Subverse Rule creation
- Reporting comment and submissions in a subverse (making sure they show up in the v/sub/about/reports page)
- Moderator user banning and unbanning (all this code has been changed)
- Moderator comment and submission deletions
Test site: https://preview.voat.co/
P.S. The Vote feature is nearly fully implemented on the preview site, meaning you can create them, vote on them, and then manually process them for full lifecycle testing. :)
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go1dfish ago
I strongly oppose this feature particularly for @system subs.
Freedom of speech should be the default.
If people want more heavily curated spaces they are welcome to create one.
I have no desire to vote to restrict what others are allowed to say and may well abstain from these votes on general principle.
Please reconsider the scope of this feature.
PuttItOut ago
We won't be rolling out this feature without proper vetting. First we need to develop the feature and this feature is a big one, so we have a lot of testing yet to do.
Once we know it works and feel it's bugs are worked out we will decide how, where, and what to roll out.
I fully know that a feature such as this has to be used carefully.
What's that quote? With great ... comes great ... ?
freshmeat ago
the people helping you vet it are the people who are going to abuse it. Stop thinking like a dev for a minute and be honest.
Samsquamch ago
You abuse alt accounts for upvoats and downvoats, not sure you should be telling others to be honest.
freshmeat ago
Bullshit, I've been against alts since my original account was brigaded into censorship. I would prefer the possibility of alts being used 0%
heygeorge ago
How many accounts have you made? How many accounts do you have right now? How many of them are moderating rPV?
freshmeat ago
how many are active?
Rotteuxx ago
So you're full of shit since you just admitted to having sleeper alts
Pissant ago
I love how it's always the same group of people making these accusations.
Sbbh has no shame.
Samsquamch ago
When have I posted or been a part of sbbh?
Pissant ago
I already directly addressed you, Sam.
https://voat.co/v/voatdev/2424006/12076915
Samsquamch ago
That silly bait response?
Pissant ago
So you noticed Freshmeat using alt accounts? What are his alt accounts? Which threads did you notice them in?
Honestly man, correct me if I'm wrong; you're simply regurgitating the words that v/Soapboxbanhammer have put out there. Parroting their talking points.
Have an original thought, bud. I've specifically noticed you responding to SBBHs accusations, regurgitating their bullshit. I've actually called you out on it in the past. You gave me a hard time for naming ExpertShitposter as an instigator just last week? I notice you specifically because I'm also a fan of TPB, and there are very few people who parrot SBBHs talking points who aren't regular users of SBBH, so you stand out.