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In May 2016 all national and regional Freecycle(R) ModSquad groups were consolidated into two groups, FIOD and Freecycle Leadership Community. These forums are open only to Freecycle moderators.
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==Freecycle Moderator Discussion Groups==
  
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=== FIOD ===
 
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FIOD -- [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/fiod/info Freecycle.org(R) Indie On-Site Discussion Group] -- is a discussion group for moderators having problems with MyFreecycle. There they can ask questions, make suggestions and search for past messages to see if they can find the answers to their questions. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/fiod/info
 
  
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If you are having a technical problem this is the first place to make it known or find out if others are having the same problem. Whenever you post on FIOD always include your Group name and Unique TFN Group ID number which are found on your [[How_To_Use_Mod_Tools#INFO_AND_OPTIONS_PAGE|Info and Options Page]].
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There are two main discussion groups for moderators, open only to Freecycle moderators. All general communication to moderators is posted on Freecycle Leadership Community and all updates about technical issues and planned downtime are posted to the Tech Group, so please join both groups. To join, click on the link for each group below to go to the group page, and click on ''Apply for Membership in This Group''.  
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If you are not already a member of this group, send a join request to: fiod-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Only mods on active MyF groups can join FIOD. Do NOT apply until you finish training and are promoted to Moderator.
 
  
 
=== Freecycle Leadership Community ===
 
=== Freecycle Leadership Community ===
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[https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreecycleLeadershipCommunity/info Freecycle Leadership Community]. FLC is a forum where moderators from around the world discuss issues with their groups, offer advice and opinions, and share fun stories from their own groups. Moderators come here for the latest news and updates about Freecycle.org. [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreecycleLeadershipCommunity/info
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'''[https://thefreecyclenetwork.groups.io/g/FLC Freecycle Leadership Community].''' FLC is a forum where moderators from around the world discuss issues with their groups, offer advice and opinions, and share fun stories from their own groups. This is also where the latest news and updates about Freecycle.org are posted, including information and announcements about Freecycle 3.0.  
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== How to join a Modsquad ==
 
  
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To join either group, go to the group's Yahoo page and click "Join this group." Please note the following:
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''Please note: there are also [https://thefreecyclenetwork.groups.io/g/FLC/subgroups special subgroups of FLC] for [https://thefreecyclenetwork.groups.io/g/mod-decheznous French] and [https://thefreecyclenetwork.groups.io/g/moderatoren-treff German] mods.''
  
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* Applications will be approved for personal email addresses only. The email address on the application must match the email address used on the local Freecycle.org group.
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=== Tech Issues discussion group ===
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A subgroup of FLC is the '''[https://thefreecyclenetwork.groups.io/g/Tech/topics Tech Issues discussion group]'''. If you are having a tech issue, this is the first place to make it known or find out if others are having the same problem.  
  
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* Upon application, an auto sent file will be sent. If you do not receive this, please check your spam folder. Mods will need to respond to this auto-sent file by following the directions found in that email.  
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Whenever you post about a technical problem, always include your Group name and Unique TFN Group ID number which are found on your [[How_To_Use_Mod_Tools#INFO_AND_OPTIONS_PAGE|Info and Options Page]].
  
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* Approval will be within 2 weeks if the above criteria are met. If membership times out, please double check to make sure that the above guidelines have been followed.
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=== Setting subscription options for moderator discussion groups ===
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Moderator discussion groups are hosted by Groups.io. '''[https://groups.io/static/help#suboptions Click here to find out how to personalize your email delivery options on Groups.io.] '''
  
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* In the future if you have to change your personal email address for any reason, be sure to [[Moderator_Manual:How_to_Contact_Your_GOA|notify your GOA]]. Otherwise you risk removal from leadership groups.  
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=== Guidelines for Joining Moderator Discussion Groups ===
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To ensure timely approval, please note the following:
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#Mods working with GOA Support or NGA Support must wait until they are promoted to LM after New Moderator Orientation
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#You must join with the email address you use to moderate your local Freecycle.org group
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#Applications will be approved for personal email addresses only. These also must match the email used on the local Freecycle.org group. Any email address containing the term 'freecycle', 'moderator' or any abbreviation of these terms is considered to be 'generic', even if your name is also included. That being said, we understand that some people might be wary of using a personal address publicly for the group; therefore we can allow two email addresses per mod per group; one 'personal' and one 'generic.' It is fine to use a generic email for modding the group and a personal email address for discussion groups, provided that you inform GOA of the two email addresses you are using.
  
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* New moderators cannot apply to leadership groups until they have been promoted to Mod or Lead Mod. If mods have been working with Freecycle teams like IMOD or NGA, those teams must have already left the group.  
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=== Approval ===
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Approval will be within one week if the above criteria are met. Please contact your GOA if you have any difficulties joining FLC.
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http://wiki.freecycle.org/Moderator_Manual:How_to_Contact_Your_GOA
  
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* If there are any questions, please [[Moderator_Manual:How_to_Contact_Your_GOA|contact your GOA]]
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Latest revision as of 16:35, 15 June 2021

This page has moved here: https://freecycle.org/pages/ModManual/FLC



Freecycle Moderator Discussion Groups

There are two main discussion groups for moderators, open only to Freecycle moderators. All general communication to moderators is posted on Freecycle Leadership Community and all updates about technical issues and planned downtime are posted to the Tech Group, so please join both groups. To join, click on the link for each group below to go to the group page, and click on Apply for Membership in This Group.

Freecycle Leadership Community

Freecycle Leadership Community. FLC is a forum where moderators from around the world discuss issues with their groups, offer advice and opinions, and share fun stories from their own groups. This is also where the latest news and updates about Freecycle.org are posted, including information and announcements about Freecycle 3.0.

Please note: there are also special subgroups of FLC for French and German mods.

Tech Issues discussion group

A subgroup of FLC is the Tech Issues discussion group. If you are having a tech issue, this is the first place to make it known or find out if others are having the same problem.

Whenever you post about a technical problem, always include your Group name and Unique TFN Group ID number which are found on your Info and Options Page.

Setting subscription options for moderator discussion groups

Moderator discussion groups are hosted by Groups.io. Click here to find out how to personalize your email delivery options on Groups.io.

Guidelines for Joining Moderator Discussion Groups

To ensure timely approval, please note the following:

  1. Mods working with GOA Support or NGA Support must wait until they are promoted to LM after New Moderator Orientation
  2. You must join with the email address you use to moderate your local Freecycle.org group
  3. Applications will be approved for personal email addresses only. These also must match the email used on the local Freecycle.org group. Any email address containing the term 'freecycle', 'moderator' or any abbreviation of these terms is considered to be 'generic', even if your name is also included. That being said, we understand that some people might be wary of using a personal address publicly for the group; therefore we can allow two email addresses per mod per group; one 'personal' and one 'generic.' It is fine to use a generic email for modding the group and a personal email address for discussion groups, provided that you inform GOA of the two email addresses you are using.

Approval

Approval will be within one week if the above criteria are met. Please contact your GOA if you have any difficulties joining FLC. http://wiki.freecycle.org/Moderator_Manual:How_to_Contact_Your_GOA

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