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*[[Moderator_Manual:How_to_Contact_Your_GOA|GOA contacts]]-There is a Group Outreach and Assistance volunteer for each state/province/region.  Moderators can contact the appropriate volunteer for assistance.
 
*[[Moderator_Manual:How_to_Contact_Your_GOA|GOA contacts]]-There is a Group Outreach and Assistance volunteer for each state/province/region.  Moderators can contact the appropriate volunteer for assistance.
 
*[[Moderator_Manual:Contact_Modsquad|Modsquad listings]]-Join a local or national Modsquad to get in touch with other moderators.  Feel free to ask or answer questions, offer suggestions, share with others what's going on in your region.  All moderators welcome.
 
*[[Moderator_Manual:Contact_Modsquad|Modsquad listings]]-Join a local or national Modsquad to get in touch with other moderators.  Feel free to ask or answer questions, offer suggestions, share with others what's going on in your region.  All moderators welcome.
*[[ModManual:Contact_mod|Other Contacts]]-List of all other necessary moderator contacts
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*[[Moderator_Manual:Contact_mod|Other Contacts]]-List of all other necessary moderator contacts
*[[ModManual:Other_Groups|Other Groups]]-List of all other potential leadership groups of interest
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*[[Moderator_Manual:Other_Groups|Other Groups]]-List of all other potential leadership groups of interest
 
*[[Volunteering|Volunteering]]-For those who want to participate a bit more in the Freecycle movement, take a look here for ideas on how you can help.
 
*[[Volunteering|Volunteering]]-For those who want to participate a bit more in the Freecycle movement, take a look here for ideas on how you can help.
  
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*[[Moderator Resources|Moderator Resources]]  
 
*[[Moderator Resources|Moderator Resources]]  
*[[ModManual:Moderating|Moderating Freecycle]]
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*[[Moderator_Manual:Moderating|Moderating Freecycle]]
*[[ModManual:Cafe Groups|Moderating a Cafe Group]]  
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*[[Moderator_Manual:Cafe Groups|Moderating a Cafe Group]]  
 
*[[Glossary|Acronyms/Glossary]]  
 
*[[Glossary|Acronyms/Glossary]]  
 
*[[Video|Instructional Video]]   
 
*[[Video|Instructional Video]]   
*[[ModManual:Mod orgchart|Organizational Chart]]
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*[[Moderator_Manual:Mod orgchart|Organizational Chart]]
 
*[[Pet_Moderator_Handbook|Pet Moderator Handbook]]
 
*[[Pet_Moderator_Handbook|Pet Moderator Handbook]]
 
*[[Spammers|What is a "Spammer"?]]
 
*[[Spammers|What is a "Spammer"?]]
 
*[[Staff|About the Staff]]
 
*[[Staff|About the Staff]]
*[[ModManual:Stepping_Down|Stepping Down]]
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*[[Moderator_Manual:Stepping_Down|Stepping Down]]
*[[ModManual:Data_Retention|Data retention]]
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*[[Moderator_Manual:Data_Retention|Data retention]]
 
*[[Freecycle and Facebook]]
 
*[[Freecycle and Facebook]]
  
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'''In addition to the three required files noted below, we've included a number of optional files for your potential use.'''<BR>
 
'''In addition to the three required files noted below, we've included a number of optional files for your potential use.'''<BR>
  
* [[ModManual:Files disclaimer|REQUIRED FILES - Disclaimer]]
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* [[Moderator_Manual:Files disclaimer|REQUIRED FILES - Disclaimer]]
* [[ModManual:Files farewell|REQUIRED FILES - Farewell]]
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* [[Moderator_Manual:Files farewell|REQUIRED FILES - Farewell]]
* [[ModManual:Files etiquette|REQUIRED FILES - Etiquette]]
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* [[Moderator_Manual:Files etiquette|REQUIRED FILES - Etiquette]]
* [[ModManual:Files bouncing|FILES - Bouncing Members]]  
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* [[Moderator_Manual:Files bouncing|FILES - Bouncing Members]]  
* [[ModManual:Files crossposting|FILES - Crossposting]]
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* [[Moderator_Manual:Files crossposting|FILES - Crossposting]]
* [[ModManual:Files curbsidebox|FILES - Curbsidebox]]
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* [[Moderator_Manual:Files curbsidebox|FILES - Curbsidebox]]
* [[ModManual:Files delivery|FILES - Delivery]]
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* [[Moderator_Manual:Files delivery|FILES - Delivery]]
* [[ModManual:Files denied|FILES - Denied]]
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* [[Moderator_Manual:Files denied|FILES - Denied]]
* [[ModManual:Files flyers 01|FILES - Flyers 01]]
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* [[Moderator_Manual:Files flyers 01|FILES - Flyers 01]]
* [[ModManual:Files flyers 02|FILES - Flyers 02]]
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* [[Moderator_Manual:Files flyers 02|FILES - Flyers 02]]
* [[ModManual:Files ideasoffer|FILES - Ideasoffer]]
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* [[Moderator_Manual:Files ideasoffer|FILES - Ideasoffer]]
* [[ModManual:Files organizing|FILES - Organizing]]
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* [[Moderator_Manual:Files organizing|FILES - Organizing]]
* [[ModManual:Files pending|FILES - Pending]]
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* [[Moderator_Manual:Files pending|FILES - Pending]]
* [[ModManual:Files pets|FILES - Pets]]
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* [[Moderator_Manual:Files pets|FILES - Pets]]
* [[ModManual:Files placing|FILES - Placing]]
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* [[Moderator_Manual:Files placing|FILES - Placing]]
* [[ModManual:Files welcome|FILES - Welcome]]
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* [[Moderator_Manual:Files welcome|FILES - Welcome]]
* [[ModManual:Description_Of_Items|FILES - Description of items]]
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* [[Moderator_Manual:Description_Of_Items|FILES - Description of items]]
* [[ModManual:Sob_Stories|FILES - Sob stories]]
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* [[Moderator_Manual:Sob_Stories|FILES - Sob stories]]
* [[ModManual:Too_Hot|FILES - Too hot?  Be nice!]]
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* [[Moderator_Manual:Too_Hot|FILES - Too hot?  Be nice!]]
  
 
=Sample ADMINS/Notices=
 
=Sample ADMINS/Notices=
*[[ModManual:notices_description|Accuracy in description of items offered]]<BR>
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*[[Moderator_Manual:notices_description|Accuracy in description of items offered]]<BR>
*[[ModManual:notices_landfills|Animals and landfills]]<BR>
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*[[Moderator_Manual:notices_landfills|Animals and landfills]]<BR>
 
*[[Christmas Shopping!]]<BR>
 
*[[Christmas Shopping!]]<BR>
 
*[[Freecycle and Tickets, Coupons, etc|Coupons, Tickets, etc]]<BR>
 
*[[Freecycle and Tickets, Coupons, etc|Coupons, Tickets, etc]]<BR>
 
*[[Challenge - Craft and Hobby|Craft and Hobby]]<BR>
 
*[[Challenge - Craft and Hobby|Craft and Hobby]]<BR>
*[[ModManual:Challenges|Group Challenges]] <BR>
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*[[Moderator_Manual:Challenges|Group Challenges]] <BR>
*[[ModManual:notices_crossposting|Crossposting]]<BR>
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*[[Moderator_Manual:notices_crossposting|Crossposting]]<BR>
 
*[[Distribution of Software, CDs, DVDs, et al]]<BR>
 
*[[Distribution of Software, CDs, DVDs, et al]]<BR>
 
*[[Holiday Requests]]<BR>
 
*[[Holiday Requests]]<BR>
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*[[Phone Numbers and Addresses]]<BR>
 
*[[Phone Numbers and Addresses]]<BR>
 
*[[Purple Octopus]]<BR>
 
*[[Purple Octopus]]<BR>
*[[ModManual:Notices_promote|Promote Your Group Challenge!]]<BR>
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*[[Moderator_Manual:Notices_promote|Promote Your Group Challenge!]]<BR>
 
*[[Reduce, Reuse and Recycle]]<BR>
 
*[[Reduce, Reuse and Recycle]]<BR>
 
*[[Reseller Guidelines]]<BR>
 
*[[Reseller Guidelines]]<BR>
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=Sample Responses=
 
=Sample Responses=
*[[ModManual:responses_bouncing|Bouncing Members]]<BR>
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*[[Moderator_Manual:responses_bouncing|Bouncing Members]]<BR>
*[[ModManual:responses_breeding|Breeder Pets Not Allowed]]<BR>
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*[[Moderator_Manual:responses_breeding|Breeder Pets Not Allowed]]<BR>
*[[ModManual:responses_curbside|Curbside Posts/Garage Sales]]<BR>
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*[[Moderator_Manual:responses_curbside|Curbside Posts/Garage Sales]]<BR>
*[[ModManual:responses_userid|Inappropriate User ID]]<BR>
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*[[Moderator_Manual:responses_userid|Inappropriate User ID]]<BR>
*[[ModManual:responses_fcmission|Landfill Test]]<BR>
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*[[Moderator_Manual:responses_fcmission|Landfill Test]]<BR>
*[[ModManual:responses_location|Location Missing From Subject Line]]<BR>
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*[[Moderator_Manual:responses_location|Location Missing From Subject Line]]<BR>
*[[ModManual:responses_subjectline|Location Missing From Subject Line (A friendly reminder)]]<BR>
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*[[Moderator_Manual:responses_subjectline|Location Missing From Subject Line (A friendly reminder)]]<BR>
*[[ModManual:responses_format|Message Formats]]<BR>
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*[[Moderator_Manual:responses_format|Message Formats]]<BR>
*[[ModManual:responses_petgifts|Pets As Holiday And/Or Seasonal Gifts]]<BR>
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*[[Moderator_Manual:responses_petgifts|Pets As Holiday And/Or Seasonal Gifts]]<BR>
*[[ModManual:responses_services|Sales/Services]]<BR>
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*[[Moderator_Manual:responses_services|Sales/Services]]<BR>
*[[ModManual:responses_wanted|Too Many Wanted Posts]]<BR>
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*[[Moderator_Manual:responses_wanted|Too Many Wanted Posts]]<BR>
*[[ModManual:responses_notrade|Why can't we trade, swap, or borrow?]]<BR>
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*[[Moderator_Manual:responses_notrade|Why can't we trade, swap, or borrow?]]<BR>
*[[ModManual:responses_wildcat|Wildcat posts]]<BR>
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*[[Moderator_Manual:responses_wildcat|Wildcat posts]]<BR>

Revision as of 18:06, 25 April 2013

The Moderator Manual provides the required guidelines as well as additional support information for all Freecycle group moderators.

Getting Immediate Help

  • GOA contacts-There is a Group Outreach and Assistance volunteer for each state/province/region. Moderators can contact the appropriate volunteer for assistance.
  • Modsquad listings-Join a local or national Modsquad to get in touch with other moderators. Feel free to ask or answer questions, offer suggestions, share with others what's going on in your region. All moderators welcome.
  • Other Contacts-List of all other necessary moderator contacts
  • Other Groups-List of all other potential leadership groups of interest
  • Volunteering-For those who want to participate a bit more in the Freecycle movement, take a look here for ideas on how you can help.

Moving a Local Group to Freecycle.org from Yahoo Groups

This is a Guide for moving a Local Group to Freecycle.org from Yahoo Groups which hopefully answers questions for those Moderators whose local group is currently on Yahoo!Groups, and are considering or in the process of, moving their group on site directly.

Required Guidelines & Policies

Moderator Resources

Files

In addition to the three required files noted below, we've included a number of optional files for your potential use.

Sample ADMINS/Notices

Sample Responses