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# Moderator

### Description <a href="#description" id="description"></a>

The Moderator has fiduciary responsibility to protect members in the DHOs communication spaces.&#x20;

If evidence shows that a member has harassed or distracted to perform normal duties, it is at the discretion of those holding the moderator badge to take corrective action and enact a disciplinary protocol for rule violations (such as banning members from chat groups).&#x20;

To execute this duty, moderators must be aware of commenting guidelines and server protocols to remove members.&#x20;

*Note that this badge does NOT include content moderation and conflict/tension resolution.*

### Powers, Perks, and Possibilities <a href="#powers-perks-and-possibilities" id="powers-perks-and-possibilities"></a>

* accept evidence from members that show a security affront and inability to perform duties
* review and discuss evidence with other moderators (via a private or semi-private channel)
* decide on a disciplinary action, including a warning, a referral, a kick (temporary removal) or a ban (permanent removal)
* execute on disciplinary action and notify the offender

Submitted by Joachim Stroh of [Hypha DHO](https://explore.joinseeds.earth/7.-take-action-with-the-commons-organisations/the-hypha-dao-dho/)