Auto Moderation in Discord Communities

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Questions and Answers

What is a recommended channel protection against malicious actors for Verified or Partnered communities?

Vanity URL feature

Anti-spam filters

AutoMod keyword filters

Auto moderation (correct)

Which permission is required to set up AutoMod on a Discord server?

View Audit Log

Manage Server (correct)

Create Community

Manage Channels

What action does AutoMod perform when it detects a message with flagged keywords?

Sends a warning to the sender

Notifies all moderators

Blocks the message and logs it as an alert (correct)

Automatically deletes the message

Where can you find the AutoMod feature in Discord?

Server Settings tab Signup and view all the answers

How many commonly flagged word filters can you set up in AutoMod?

Four Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential feature to have for communities that are Discoverable?

Anti-raid measures Signup and view all the answers

Which channels does AutoMod monitor for flagged messages?

Threads, text-in-voice channels, and Forum channels Signup and view all the answers

What type of tools does Discord provide natively for moderation?

Built-in moderation features Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of auto moderation in Discord communities?

To enhance user experience and support moderators Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following communities would need the least auto moderation?

Private communities with limited invites Signup and view all the answers

How does auto moderation enhance the role of manual moderation?

By responding quicker to common issues Signup and view all the answers

What type of auto moderation is recommended for public communities?

Anti-spam and text filters or keyword filters Signup and view all the answers

What additional measure is recommended for large public communities?

Member verification and anti-raid functionality Signup and view all the answers

Auto moderation can prevent what type of negative activity in a community?

Malicious actions by users Signup and view all the answers

What should community leaders consider when determining the level of auto moderation needed?

The size and nature of their community Signup and view all the answers

What kind of auto moderation features are highly recommended for private communities as they grow larger?

Text filters and anti-spam features Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Auto Moderation Importance

Auto moderation is integral for communities on Discord, especially larger communities.
It provides security and a better user experience, making moderators' lives easier by responding quickly to common issues.

Auto Moderation vs Manual Moderation

Auto moderation is not a replacement for manual moderation, rather it complements it.
It helps moderators by responding quickly to common issues, allowing them to focus on more complex decisions.

Auto Moderation Levels

The level of auto moderation needed depends on the community type.
Private communities with limited invites and smaller member counts may not need extensive auto moderation.
Public communities with public invites and larger member counts should have anti-spam, text filters, and member verification.
Larger public communities with a thousand+ members may also need anti-raid functionality.
Verified and Partnered communities require stricter auto moderation measures.
Vanity URLs or Discoverable communities should have anti-raid features.

Built-in Moderation Features

Discord has built-in auto moderation features under Server Settings > Moderation.
These features provide strong safety measures to protect communities.

AutoMod

AutoMod is a content moderation feature that allows server administrators to set up keyword and spam filters.
It can automatically block messages containing specific keywords, spam, and even log flagged messages for review.
AutoMod covers messages within threads, text-in-voice channels, and Forum channels.

Setting Up AutoMod

Enable Communities feature on the server.
Navigate to server settings and click on the AutoMod tab.
Set up keyword and spam filters.
Keyword filters allow you to block messages containing specific words, characters, and symbols.
Set up one "Commonly Flagged Words" filter and up to 3 custom keyword filters with a maximum of 1,000 keywords each, allowing for a total of four keyword filters.

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Description

Explore the importance and levels of auto moderation in Discord communities. Understand how it complements manual moderation and enhances user experience for larger groups. This quiz will help you identify the right moderation strategies based on community size and type.