RULE 10.10READING / 3 PARAGRAPHS
Staff Conflicts, Recusal & Abuse of Tools
Staff must not use moderation powers to settle personal disputes, gain competitive advantage, obtain private content without need, or protect friends from ordinary review.
A staff member with a significant personal conflict should preserve urgent safety, then hand the substantive decision to another authorised reviewer where practical. Routine prior contact alone does not require recusal.
Unauthorised searches, evidence alteration, punishment without a recorded basis, disclosure of protected data, or retaliation for a complaint are serious staff misconduct and should be reported through the confidential escalation route.