If you’re busy, and you want to ensure a quality forum, you may wish to consider the option of moderators.

vBulletin allows you to give moderator permissions to certain users, who would then have limited administrative rights on certain forums.  They would not be able to access the administrative control panel, and in fact have their own moderator control panel.

The purpose of a moderator is to keep the boards running smoothly.  A good moderator will delete inappropriate posts or threads, and take appropriate action against troublesome users.  As an administrator, you can then rest easy, knowing that your forums aren’t being overtaken by spam or trolls.

Whether you pay a moderator or not, what you need to do is ensure that the person or people you choose are trustworthy, and will not abuse their power to run your board into the ground.  If you surround yourself with good, on-the-ball moderators, then your boards will run smoothly, leaving you more time to run your business or tweak your server.

• No related posts.