Zcash Forum updates moderation team and code of conduct rules

The Zcash Community Forum disclosed that only one full‑time moderator, @Shawn, remains active, with @Antonie serving as a backup, after two ECC moderators stepped down [4]. The foundation also rolled out a revised Code of Conduct that requires moderators to publicly explain non‑personal admin actions such as post removals or moves [2].

The changes aim to align moderation with the Zcash Foundation’s values of inclusivity and censorship‑resistant development. Moderators must now acknowledge their official capacity, uphold the foundation’s values, and are held to a higher standard than regular members [2]. The updated policy adds language urging members to avoid “flirting with offensive or sensitive issues” and to prioritize collaboration over conflict [2].

A detailed three‑step discipline process governs user violations. First, a moderator sends a private warning and may post a public notice; second, repeated infractions can trigger a suspension of up to two weeks at the moderator’s discretion; third, a third breach leads to a month‑long or permanent ban, with immediate bans reserved for egregious offenses like spam, racism, or threats [3]. The process also clarifies that flagged posts enter a moderation queue, and automatic hiding may occur depending on the flagger’s trust level [3].

To broaden community involvement, the forum is inviting volunteers unaffiliated with the ECC or Zcash Foundation to join the moderation team. If more than two candidates apply, a poll will select the new moderators, moving the team toward a majority of community‑chosen members [4]. The foundation retains legal responsibility for the forum and expects all moderators to uphold its values [4].

These adjustments signal a push for greater transparency and decentralization in Zcash’s online hub. With public reasoning for admin actions and a clear escalation path for misconduct, the forum hopes to reduce friction and retain contributors. Whether the community‑driven moderator model will sustain a healthier discourse remains to be seen.