Here is the monthly moderation summary for February 2024. All actions have been logged and are available for review in the audit trail.

Action Summary

• Accounts suspended: 8 (5 for marketplace fraud, 2 for spam, 1 for ban evasion)
• Threads removed: 5 (3 phishing links, 2 off-topic marketplace spam)
• Warnings issued: 14
• Vendor bans: 1 (GreenLeaf Distributors — confirmed shipping non-existent goods)
• Appeals processed: 3 (1 granted, 2 denied)

Updated Community Guidelines

We are implementing the following changes effective immediately:

1. Vendor verification: All new vendors must now complete a 7-day probationary period before accepting orders.
2. Dispute resolution: The mandatory escrow window has been extended from 48 hours to 72 hours for transactions over $500.
3. Account security: Two-factor authentication is now strongly recommended for all vendor accounts.

Full details are available in the updated Community Guidelines v2.4. If you have questions, reply below or reach out to the moderation team directly.