🛡️ Forum Moderation Overview (Admin)

The Forum Moderation Module enables administrators and moderators to maintain a safe, respectful, and constructive environment within the CivicEdge Community Forum.

This module ensures that public discussions remain aligned with civic values by allowing admins to review reported content, take corrective actions, and guide community interactions responsibly.

🎯 Objectives

Maintain respectful and productive discussions
Prevent misuse, harassment, or harmful content
Ensure transparency in moderation actions
Protect freedom of expression while enforcing civic discipline
Build long-term trust in community participation

👥 Roles Involved

Role	Access
Admin / Moderator	Full moderation permissions
Citizen	Can report content but cannot moderate

🧩 Data Models Involved

forum_threads
forum_comments
forum_reports
user_warnings
moderation_logs

🧭 Moderation Capabilities

🔍 Review Reported Content

View all threads and comments reported by citizens
See report count, reasons, and reporter details

✅ Approve or Remove Content

Approve content and dismiss reports
Soft delete or permanently remove violations
Store moderation reason and moderator details for audit

⚠️ Issue User Warnings

Send formal warnings to users
Maintain warning history per user
Enable future escalation logic

📌 Pin or Highlight Posts

Pin important threads
Highlight official announcements
Distinguish admin or moderator posts