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'''Infraction Appeals and Discussion''' is a special forum on [[Total War Center]] that allows members to appeal infractions and comment/question moderation policy. It is exclusively overseen by the Hexagon Council with the exception of the Tribunal described below.
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'''Infraction Appeals and Discussion''' is a special forum on [[Total War Center]] that allows members to appeal infractions and comment/question moderation policy. As a part of site administration, it is generally moderated and overseen by the [[Hexagon Council]]. The Tribunal itself has a unique branch of [[staff]] attached to it.
  
 
==Praetorium==
 
==Praetorium==
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The '''Praetorium''' is the first line of appeal. Members can create a thread here in privacy to ask the [[Moderation Staff]] to review their infraction. The decision made here is collective and can sometimes result in a reduction or removal in cases of error and/or with good persuasion by the member. The recommended path is if this line fails, concede the infraction or muster a good case to proceed to the Tribunal.
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The '''Praetorium''' is a section to privately appeal notes and infractions to [[Moderation Staff]]. Members can start a thread about their sanction to state that an error was made, request leniency or request reclassification and review. Moderation as a whole discusses the issue, and a reduction or removal may result in cases of error and/or with good persuasion by the member. If the member is unsatisfied by the outcome, they are free to take it to the Tribunal.
  
 
==The Tribunal==
 
==The Tribunal==
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'''The Tribunal''' is a section with unique staffing. It is overseen by four members at a given time, plus watched over by the [[Hexagon Council]].
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'''The Tribunal''' is a section for users to publicly appeal their note or infraction to a panel of site judges. Note that post deletions/edits and site bans cannot be appealed here (the latter case must contact the administration). It is staffed by two [[Tribunes]] and two elected [[Magistrates]], who are all independent of site Moderation. Tribunes are appointed by the administration and Magistrates are regular [[Citizens]] in good standing who have passed a vote in the [[Curia]] to reach their position. In each case, both tribunes and one magistrate come together and decide if the note/infraction was valid under the Terms of Service.
  
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Two of these members are Tribunes, who are handpicked by the administration to serve 'for life' or at least until they no longer have time. The other two are elected Magistrates from the [[Curia]]. Generally junior to the Tribunes, they are involved in cases on a rotation. One magistrate will be in a case at a time and the other will be on standby until another case comes along. They serve for a limited term (4 months) at which point they are replaced by new elected Magistrates. Or re-elected. A magistrate may also serve in other areas (say, Content Staff) but may not take another [[Curial Officer]] position. They can be removed by the unanimous vote of Tribunes or by the Curia if there was a discrepancy in their election.
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Members start a thread, opening with what the infraction was and why it was invalid/should be changed. A Moderation Overseer will post the infraction text, and from there the Tribunal will ask any questions needed to come to a conclusion.
  
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In this forum they are known collectively as the Tribunal and have a very specific task - to review a member's appeal against an infraction, and use their judgement of the [[Terms of Service]] to see if the infraction was valid. This draws from the member's opening argument and the official details of the issue provided by the Moderation Hex. Often the Tribunal takes some time to look over the subject and get the input of its acting members in private. Typically one of them presents official questions to help influence this discussion that the Moderation Hex or infracted member may answer.
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The process has no time limit, although more than a few weeks would be unusual. Two out of three votes are needed for a decision. If the third dissents, the dissenting argument will be made available. Rulings from the tribunal are final, and an overturn from here by the administration itself would be highly unusual.
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There is no time limit and the length depends on the nature of discussion and available time of the members. It is unusual to see a case last beyond a few weeks however. Internally the Tribunal comes to a decision for the case. 2/3 makes an answer; if there is a digressing third, their line of thought is included in the final decision. Individual opinions are anonymous here, though they may reveal their takes via Commentary if they wish. In general however, it is poor form for them to discuss cases outside of the thread even after it is resolved.
 
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Formally they may uphold the infraction, remove it, or amend it if 'the punishment did not fit the crime'. This is the final, binding line and it is highly unusual for it to be overridden by administrators.
 
  
 
===Members & Badges===
 
===Members & Badges===
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==Commentary==
 
==Commentary==
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Neither the Praetorium nor the Tribunal allow much chit-chat beyond direct discussion of the cases in their threads. The Commentaries allow a public outlet. They are manned by the Hexagon Council and any interested regular member; it is heavily discouraged for non-Hex Moderation to participate and otherwise discouraged for most staff to engage here. The Tribunal may also comment (and perform light moderation in the case of their commentary) as they see fit.
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The '''Commentary''' forum allows general discussion of Moderation, the Tribunal, or threads for in-depth discussions related to either. They are moderated by the Hexagon Council, and all members are invited to participate and have their questions answered. Non-Hex moderation and general staff do not generally post in this area. The Tribunal does participate in this section, and can moderate their own commentary thread when needed.
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Most conversation relates to moderation policy or ongoing tribunal cases. New threads can be made to discuss policy topics in detail.
 
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
 
* [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?779689-Guide-to-the-Tribunal Guide to the Tribunal]
 
* [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?779689-Guide-to-the-Tribunal Guide to the Tribunal]
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* [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?525733-A-Short-History-of-the-Tribunal A Short History of the Tribunal] (2004-2012)
 
* [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?272653-Moderation-Commentary-Thread Moderation Commentary Thread]
 
* [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?272653-Moderation-Commentary-Thread Moderation Commentary Thread]
 
* [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?707746-Tribunal-Commentary-Thread Tribunal Commentary Thread]
 
* [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?707746-Tribunal-Commentary-Thread Tribunal Commentary Thread]

Latest revision as of 12:49, 10 April 2024

Infraction Appeals and Discussion is a special forum on Total War Center that allows members to appeal infractions and comment/question moderation policy. As a part of site administration, it is generally moderated and overseen by the Hexagon Council. The Tribunal itself has a unique branch of staff attached to it.

Praetorium

The Praetorium is a section to privately appeal notes and infractions to Moderation Staff. Members can start a thread about their sanction to state that an error was made, request leniency or request reclassification and review. Moderation as a whole discusses the issue, and a reduction or removal may result in cases of error and/or with good persuasion by the member. If the member is unsatisfied by the outcome, they are free to take it to the Tribunal.

The Tribunal

The Tribunal is a section for users to publicly appeal their note or infraction to a panel of site judges. Note that post deletions/edits and site bans cannot be appealed here (the latter case must contact the administration). It is staffed by two Tribunes and two elected Magistrates, who are all independent of site Moderation. Tribunes are appointed by the administration and Magistrates are regular Citizens in good standing who have passed a vote in the Curia to reach their position. In each case, both tribunes and one magistrate come together and decide if the note/infraction was valid under the Terms of Service.

Members start a thread, opening with what the infraction was and why it was invalid/should be changed. A Moderation Overseer will post the infraction text, and from there the Tribunal will ask any questions needed to come to a conclusion.

The process has no time limit, although more than a few weeks would be unusual. Two out of three votes are needed for a decision. If the third dissents, the dissenting argument will be made available. Rulings from the tribunal are final, and an overturn from here by the administration itself would be highly unusual.

Members & Badges

Current Tribunes and Magistrates are listed with their badges below:

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Commentary

The Commentary forum allows general discussion of Moderation, the Tribunal, or threads for in-depth discussions related to either. They are moderated by the Hexagon Council, and all members are invited to participate and have their questions answered. Non-Hex moderation and general staff do not generally post in this area. The Tribunal does participate in this section, and can moderate their own commentary thread when needed.

See Also

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