> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://terrarium-staff.gitbook.io/moderation-guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://terrarium-staff.gitbook.io/moderation-guide/general-information/rules/requirements.md).

# Requirements

You will be expected to engage with the community every week, moderate the channels, respond to situations in the discord staff chat, bump the server, and handle Modmails. 

We will check if you have reached the **150** messages goal.

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<summary>Message Exceptions</summary>

We count all messages except for ones sent in:

* Bot channels
* Staff command channels
* ModMail threads
* The staff server<br>

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We will also check if you have participated in **at least four** moderation situations.&#x20;

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<summary>Moderation Situations</summary>

**Situations include but aren’t limited to**:

* Handling a ModMail&#x20;
* Giving a verbal warning and noting it
* Issuing a warning through Dyno
* Muting someone through Dyno
* Banning someone through Dyno
* Constructively participating in a conversation about a situation in #🍇︲moderation-chat
* Voting at least 7 times in a week
* Bumping at least 10 times in a week<br>

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Checks are usually done on **Sunday or Monday around 8 pm EST**.

If you cannot fulfill your duties for the week, please [put in a break](/moderation-guide/general-information/rules/breaks.md) at least three days before checks. Those with serious complications will also be exempt from reviews if [Admins have been informed](/moderation-guide/general-information/contacting-admins.md) within **two weeks**.