Stoatmod / Moderation policy guide

How to create a Stoat moderation policy

Write the human rule first, then configure automation to support it. A threshold or warning ladder should never be the only explanation members receive.

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Translate server rules into proportionate warnings, thresholds, category actions, review and appeal processes.

  • Reviewed 31 August 2026
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Define the behaviour and response

  • Describe prohibited behaviour with examples.
  • Separate accidental, low-impact and severe conduct.
  • Choose when a warning, timeout, kick or ban is proportionate.
  • State which actions can be appealed.
  • Explain how moderator discretion works.

Configure the warning ladder

  1. 01

    Review the default

    The default timeout, kick and ban points are three, five and seven warnings.

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  2. 02

    Choose server-specific stages

    Use the dashboard for more detailed 1–12 stage policy when needed.

  3. 03

    Set warning expiry

    Decide whether old warnings should remain active forever.

  4. 04

    Test reversal

    Confirm case removal and punishment reversal are understood as separate operations.

Configure automatic categories

  • Begin with a 90% threshold.
  • Use observe or review for uncertain categories.
  • Keep self-harm safeguards enabled.
  • Document moderator exemptions and channel exclusions.
  • Review false positives before lowering or raising every category together.

Publish a member-facing summary

Members should be able to understand what is watched, the likely consequence, how long it lasts and how to request review. Do not expose internal scores, secrets or ways to evade protection.

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