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SW VandeCarr
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"locked pending moderation"
What exactly does "pending moderation" mean?
What exactly does "pending moderation" mean?
Math Is Hard said:It means moderators are reviewing the thread and deciding on a course of action (lock, prune, etc)
SW VandeCarr said:Thank you. What are the options: permanent locking, pruning and restoring, restoring unchanged, anything else? Is an explanation ever posted re the specific reason, such as wandering off topic, or other violations of PF rules? If the thread is restored, pruned or not, does it go to the top of list or into the place it originally held in the order?
We mods have discussed this internally. Some of us (me) have been in the habit of just leaving them if we decide to leave them locked, but it has been suggested that it would be better to edit the post after a decision has been made so people realize it has been made.SW VandeCarr said:Is an explanation ever posted re the specific reason, such as wandering off topic, or other violations of PF rules?
I'm pretty sure it stays in the order of the time of the last post (post, not edit).If the thread is restored, pruned or not, does it go to the top of list or into the place it originally held in the order?
russ_watters said:I'm pretty sure it stays in the order of the time of the last post (post, not edit).
"Locked pending moderation" indicates that a post or comment has been temporarily restricted from public view until it can be reviewed by a moderator. This is often done to ensure that the content follows the community guidelines and does not violate any rules.
A post or comment may be locked pending moderation if it is reported by other users for violating community guidelines or if a moderator notices potential issues with the content. This is done to prevent inappropriate or harmful content from being visible to the public.
The duration of the "Locked pending moderation" status varies depending on the platform and the specific circumstances. In some cases, the post or comment may be unlocked after a quick review by a moderator, while in other cases it may take longer if the content requires further investigation.
In most cases, a post or comment cannot be edited while it is locked pending moderation. This is to prevent any potential changes to the content before it is reviewed by a moderator. However, some platforms may allow minor edits to be made during this time.
After a post or comment is locked pending moderation, a moderator will review the content to determine if it follows community guidelines and if it can be published. If the content is found to be in violation, it may be removed or further action may be taken, depending on the severity of the violation and the platform's policies.