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moot Gets Rid of Dedicated /a/ Mod, Warns IRC to Stop Being Political Lest They Face Termination



moot (moot@4chan.org)
12/22/14
To: moot@4chan.org
moot@4chan.org

"The primary purpose of #janiteam is to coordinate moderation efforts between janitors and moderators. Its secondary purpose is to inspire closer bonds amongst our team of volunteers.

I am disturbed by a recent uptick in conversations that run contrary to both. There is absolutely no place for personal attacks against other team members for any reason, for ragging on the community and/or boards, and discussing polarizing/divisive topics. Participating in any of the above – even if you didn't 'start it' – isn't a a valid excuse. Even though you're all volunteers, you should always be respectful and act professionally towards one another and the community.

Does that mean #janiteam should be a completely sterile environment? No, but topics that run the risk of dividing the team by insulting or excluding other volunteers and/or the community should be avoided. Remember – the purpose of the channel is to bring you closer together – not push you further apart.

td;dr: Don't vent at one another, shit on the users, or prattle on about your personal beliefs in the team IRC channels.

This policy applies to both moderators and janitors. If you see anybody violating it, please e-mail me.

–moot"

I'm personally okay with reenforcing this policy in theory, but moot only sent this email out after shitcanning /a/'s mod without warning. /a/'s mod was notoriously loud with his conservative politics (le lynch Obama face)but he was the one force basically keeping /a/ out of the hand of moot and Co. Can't say what will happen, but I doubt /a/ is going to like it.