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Seeing a Forum Moderator in the General is a special treat for any shitposter. While it is an exciting moment, it is important to remember that Forum Moderators are wild and can be dangerous. Their behavior is sometimes unpredictable. Although rare, attacks on shitposters have occurred,
inflicting bans and
moderated comments. Each Forum Moderator and each experience is unique; there is no single strategy that will work in all situations and that guarantees safety. Most Forum Moderator encounters end without injury. Following some basic guidelines may help to lessen the threat of danger. Your safety can depend on your ability to amuse the Forum Moderator.
When you visit the General, always remember to check with the latest page of the Staff Observation Thread or speak to a prominent shitposter for the latest Forum Moderator safety information.
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Following viewing etiquette (TBA) is the first step to avoiding an encounter with a Forum Moderator that could escalate into an attack. Keeping your distance and not surprising Forum Moderators are some of the most important things you can do. Most Forum Moderators will avoid shitposters if they see them posting. Pay attention to your surroundings and make a special effort to limit your autism if you are in an area with known Forum Moderator activity or a high newcomer attendance, such as the Announcements or Support forums.
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Once a Forum Moderator has noticed you and is paying attention to you, additional strategies can help prevent the situation from escalating.
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Identify yourself by talking calmly so the Forum Moderator knows you are an ironic shitposters and not an ass. Remain still; stand your ground but type something remotely funny. Help the Moderator recognize you as a shitposter. It may come closer or post something in response to get a better feel or smell. A posting Forum Moderator is usually curious, not threatening.[/ul]
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Stay calm and remember that most Forum Moderators do not want to attack you; they usually just want to be left alone. Forum Moderators may bluff their way out of an encounter by moderating a post and then ignoring the issue. Forum Moderators may also react defensively by issuing a warning, clarifying a question, closing a thread, rejecting a suggestion, snapping their jaws, and laying their ears back. Continue to talk to the Forum Moderator in normal tones; this will help you stay calmer, and it won't be boring to the Forum Moderator. Sperging out or posting something offensive may trigger an attack. Never imitate Forum Moderator sounds or make a high-pitched squeal.[/ul]
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Shitpost and lurk in groups. Groups of shitposters are usually noisier and smellier than a single user. Therefore, Forum Moderators often become aware of groups of shitposters at greater distances, and because of their cumulative autism, groups are also tiresome to Forum Moderators.[/ul]
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Leave the thread or take a break. If this is impossible, wait until the Forum Moderator moves away. Always leave the Forum Moderator a reason to ignore you.[/ul]