Checklist 11: Safety & Moderation

This checklist ensures the creator’s community is safe, respectful, and protected through clear rules, strong moderation, and proactive systems.

Community Rules

Define clear, simple community rules.
Ensure rules align with platform policies.
Document consequences for rule violations.
Post rules in all relevant platforms (Discord, Twitch, etc.).
Review rules quarterly for updates.

Moderation Team

Select trusted moderators with clear expectations.
Document moderator roles and responsibilities.
Provide training on tone, boundaries, and escalation.
Set communication channels for mod coordination.
Define mod availability and coverage schedule.

Moderation Tools

Enable automod or equivalent platform tools.
Set banned words and phrases list.
Configure spam and bot protection.
Set up reporting and logging tools.
Document how to handle raids or sudden influxes.

Safety Protocols

Define boundaries for personal information.
Document procedures for harassment or threats.
Set rules for parasocial behavior and red flags.
Plan response for doxxing or impersonation attempts.
Ensure creator has mental health and burnout safeguards.

Platform Compliance

Review platform safety policies regularly.
Ensure content meets age‑rating requirements.
Document copyright and DMCA procedures.
Verify all bots and tools comply with platform rules.
Prepare backup plans for strikes or suspensions.

Final Deliverables

Community Rules Document.
Moderator Handbook.
Safety Protocols Guide.
Platform Compliance Checklist.

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