Inactivity Policy

We use the CLNR bot to automate our inactivity policy fairly and transparently — without the bot reading messages or storing chat logs.

Instead of counting days inactive, CLNR uses an Inactivity Score (Decay Score):

• Everyone starts at 0.
• The score goes up by 1 point every day that someone is inactive.
• The score resets when they show up — activity counts immediately.
• For the first 30 days after joining the server, the decay score accumulates twice as quickly.
• After 365 days since joining, the decay score accumulates half as quickly.

What counts as activity

• Text chat
• Reactions
• Joining voice & stage
• Commands & components
• Threads
• Discord Event RSVPs
• The "I'm Active" button

What happens at certain checkpoints

• Score 80+ (80 days): friendly warning (early heads-up)
• Score 87+ (87 days): Inactive role applied
• Score 90 (90 days inactive): auto-kick, with a rejoin link sent by DM

How activity reduces your score

Any activity resets your score to 0.

Check your own status anytime

Use /my_score in the #bot-channel on our Discord server to see your score, streak, and last active date.

This policy is here to keep the server fresh and fair for everyone and to avoid the falsified or vanity member counts that come from keeping "ghosts" around. If something feels off or doesn't work the way you expect, just let Vry'kodin know!

Moderation Policy

As stewards and moderators, our role is to enforce the rules fairly and consistently in line with the vision of this community. We are a Protestant Christian community, and that foundation is reflected in our stated beliefs and expectations. Within that, there will naturally be differences in how people understand and articulate certain doctrines. Those conversations are welcome — but moderation is not used to settle or enforce one Protestant perspective over another. Instead, our decisions are based on behavior, tone, and overall community health, not on choosing between secondary theological positions. This helps keep things fair, consistent, and transparent.

That said, moderators are also members of the community. We're free to participate in discussions and share our own views just like anyone else — the distinction is that moderation authority is not used to elevate or enforce those views.

A few key principles guide how we lead and moderate:

1. The role of the Waykeepers.

   The Waykeepers help maintain the health and direction of the community. They guide conversations, de-escalate when needed, and step in when discussions move outside our expectations. When they do step in, they do so with the authority to moderate as needed — including, when necessary, limiting participation or removing members to protect the community.

   This isn't about being heavy-handed, but about being clear: their role exists to preserve a space that is safe, constructive, and aligned with our shared vision. If they ask for a conversation to pause or shift, please respect that.

2. We consider posture, not just content.

   How someone engages matters.

   • If someone is teachable or asking honest questions, we respond with patience.
   • If someone is confident but respectful, we respond with clarity.
   • If someone is combative or disruptive, we respond with firmness.

   This reflects the example we see in Christ — gentle with seekers, instructive with disciples, and direct when addressing hard-hearted opposition.

3. We consider the impact on others.

   Moderation steps in when a conversation begins to affect the broader group. Scripture calls leaders to protect the community, avoid unhelpful disputes, and correct with gentleness whenever possible (Acts 20:28–30, 2 Timothy 2:23–25).

   The question we're asking is: Is this helping people grow, or is it creating confusion or derailing the space?

4. We consider the witness to those entering the community.

   We try to remain mindful of a simple question: If someone new joined right now, and this was the first thing they saw, what would it communicate?

   Our desire is that they would encounter a space that is clear, welcoming, and grounded — where conversations are edifying, not overwhelming or contentious.

5. We make room for correction before escalation.

   We aim to lead with grace.

   • When possible, we start with private or gentle correction.
   • If needed, we move to clearer, more direct guidance.
   • If behavior continues, firmer action may follow.

   This reflects the pattern laid out in Matthew 18:15–17.

6. We speak with clarity, respect, and responsibility.

   Every person here is made in the image of God, and that shapes how we speak to one another. We aim to be plain, respectful, and direct — without leaving room for unnecessary argument or escalation.

   At the same time, when moderation is necessary, we act with the authority entrusted to us, and instructions given in that context are expected to be followed.

   And importantly, leadership is not above accountability — we remain open to constructive feedback and are committed to handling that well.

7. We aim for truth, grace, and wisdom together.
   • Truth: clearly naming what is out of bounds or unhelpful
   • Grace: giving opportunity to understand and adjust
   • Wisdom: adjusting tone based on posture and impact, not just content
8. A note on discussion and community tone.

   While all are welcome to participate, we aim to keep theological discussion appropriate for a broad audience, including newer believers. That means being thoughtful about how and when more complex or contested ideas are introduced, so conversations stay clear, constructive, and encouraging.