Why rules matter
Rules are a contract wid yuh members. They set expectations, give moderators grounds to act an reduce conflicts. Without dem, any ban looks arbitrary.
What they should be
- Short — 5–10 points people will actually read.
- Specific — "no ads without approval", not "be nice".
- Wid consequences — warning, mute, ban: a clear ladder of sanctions.
Where to put dem
Pin di rules in di chat an repeat dem in di welcome message. Newcomers should see dem immediately, not hunt for dem. Requiring members to confirm agreement on entry works well.
How to enforce
Rules without enforcement are useless. Set up automatic reminders an sanctions: Mod Assistant Bot can show rules to newcomers an issue warnings an mutes by triggers, taking load off moderators. Apply rules equally to everyone — otherwise trust in di community erodes.