Moderator Code of Conduct

Fancy Rats Moderator Code of Conduct:

Moderator discussions and votes are to be kept confidential within the rat world.

Information on the database should only be accessed as and when necessary.

Moderators must make all judgements fairly, even when dealing with friends and enemies.

Moderators must not take any but minor actions unilaterally if it can be avoided, major decisions must always be made with the consensus of the available admin team.

Moderators must never abuse their powers, or their position of power.

Moderators must keep in mind at all times that they represent FR as a whole. Posts on the main forum must therefore be calm, informative, and must be in line with the FR ethical statement.

Moderators must endeavour to create as welcoming an environment as possible for new members, actively supporting them where possible.

To ensure that all "sections/duties" are covered, moderators must keep others informed when they are not around temporarily, or if they feel that they are not currently in a fit state to moderate fully.

Moderators should be proactive members of the Fancy Rats community.

Moderators agree to uphold the Fancy Rats ethical statement in their own lives. Moderators who breed agree to uphold the Fancy Rats ethical breeders statement in their own breeding program.

Moderators are subject to the rules of the forum, as well as the moderator code of conduct and the ethical statements. The Admin Team may moderate any member of the team if this becomes necessary.