moderation

equilibrium

State of balance

• middle-groundIntermediate position between extremes
• evennessUniform, balanced quality
• stabilityResistance to displacement

proportionality · fairness · neutrality · impartiality · equipoise · parity · levelheadedness · centrism · nonpartisanship · objectivity

self-control

Ability to restrain impulses

• disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
• temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
• prudenceCareful, wise judgment

reserve · abstinence · constraint · self-restraint · frugality · discretion · continence · limitation · self-denial · sobriety

arbitration

Non-court binding dispute resolution

• negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
• conciliationResolving disputes through dialogue
• facilitationMaking tasks easier

dispute resolution · intermediary · diplomacy · peacemaking · intercession · adjudication · conflict resolution · third party · go-between · dialogue

mercy

Compassion toward offenders

• leniencyMildness in punishment
• forgivenessReleasing resentment toward offenders
• toleranceWillingness to accept difference

indulgence · compassion · lenity · mildness · gentleness · softness · forbearance · clemency · quarter · reprieve

flagging

Losing vigor progressively

• filteringSelective passage of elements
• reportingConveying documented information
• community guidelinesRules for group behavior

terms of service · admin · banning · shadowban · demonetization · takedown · deplatforming · comment section · forum · spam

• Playing it safecaution, prudence, baby steps, waiting, hesitation
• prudencecaution, discretion, foresight, forethought, judiciousness
• precautionscaution, double-checking, verifying, safety checks, checking mirrors
• de-escalationde-escalation, calming, defusing, pacification, placation
• Digital Ethicsprivacy, data privacy, cyberbullying, misinformation, disinformation
• platform rulesterms of service, community guidelines, user agreement, acceptable use, harassment policy