Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:10:37 +0000

A perennial misunderstanding I see around content moderation in online spaces for programmers is that moderation consists only of enforcing the Code of Conduct.

No. CoC enforcement is just the *minimum*. It’s the floor, not the ceiling.

Moderators are broadly responsible for keeping our spaces pleasant, professional, and productive...in short, enjoyable places to hang out.

Most of the time, leading-by-example and gentle persuasion suffice to accomplish this. (Not all the time, sadly.)