As a rule, community professionals work to minimize their engagement in a community, preferring to focus on orchestrating and designing the environment, so others engage. In a crisis, however, stepping in and providing a steady, moderating voice is required as anxiety takes hold. Crisis engagement … [Read more...]
Dos and Don’ts for Happy and Healthy Community Moderation
We all know that a community manager’s to-do list can be daunting, if not paralyzing, at times. But what about a community moderator? Community moderation can be just as demanding.For several years, I was the one and only official member of the community “team” for a large company. Among my many … [Read more...]
Three ways to maintain a positive tone in your online community
For anyone who manages or moderates an online community, you know that sustaining a positive tone can sometimes be a challenge. Members view it as a safe place to provide feedback, vent their frustrations, and have their voice be heard. It’s not always pretty.In a past life, I managed a large … [Read more...]
