# \[DAO:a306e66\] DAO Moderation Handover **URL:** \ **Category:** Governance\ **Created:** [January 29, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dao-a306e66-dao-moderation-handover/21779 "2024-01-29T15:05:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dao](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.decentraland.org/dao/32/386_2.png) [@dao](https://forum.decentraland.org/u/dao)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dao-a306e66-dao-moderation-handover/21779/1 "2024-01-29T15:05:47Z")
> by 0x5b5cc427c1d81db4f94de4d51d85ce122d63e244 (Fehz) The objective of this proposal is to transition the moderation role within these two options: 1) DAO Committee or 2) Moderation team hired through bidding and tendering. The objective is to renew this essential role and open a new chapter based on our frameworks and learnings. As we previously stated, Facilitation Squad will continue to be committed and manage moderation during the grant period, but will also lead and coordinate a process for appointing a new moderation team based on community consultation in the short term. Looking towards to evolve into a more cohesive and active community we believe it’s time to re-think some of the key roles within the DAO while keeping a welcoming and safe environment that brings the best out of all members. In that spirit, we are proposing a new strategy for moderation. Over the past year, many efforts have been done towards this end, being the Code of Ethics our most tangible outcome. The CoE sets the bar for how we want to address our disputes and the minimum level of respect required to jump into any debate. This is not capricious, it’s a statement of core principles that we stand for and that require monitoring and gatekeeping. That’s why we are proposing to open the moderation role and transition this vital position to the most apt and willing in order to renew energies and bring fresh air and ideas. We are confident in saying that we are down the right path and hoping that the feeling of a more tolerant environment is shared. **VOTING OPTIONS** To that end we are proposing two options to accomplish this transition: 1. Creating a Moderation Committee: would include establishing eligibility criteria, framework, compensations and SOW for a 3 people committee elected within a three-staged process: an open call, interviews conducted by the current moderation team, and a final voting using the hiring category. 2. Bidding and Tendering process for a moderation team: would include open bids for an internal or external moderation team and define a SOW and SLA for operating. - Moderation Committee - Bidding and Tendering Process - Invalid question/options **[Vote on this proposal on the Decentraland DAO](https://governance.decentraland.org/proposal/?id=95734ccf-9359-451b-94c3-0d2095942da7)** **[View this proposal on Snapshot](https://snapshot.org/#/snapshot.dcl.eth/proposal/0x0cb0290bd14b40ba0114b1be063ea2511bafc3613743ec177856e09d5a306e66)** ---
**Author:** ![HPrivakos](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.decentraland.org/hprivakos/32/20568_2.png) [@HPrivakos](https://forum.decentraland.org/u/HPrivakos)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dao-a306e66-dao-moderation-handover/21779/2 "2024-01-29T16:28:39Z")
I do not think having the current moderation team selecting new members is a good option, too much conflicts of interests. Bid & Tendering, with a simple (not easy, but simple) process to kick moderators if needed (when waiting for the end of the grant is not an option) seems to be the best option IMO. ---
**Author:** ![LandlordDao](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.decentraland.org/landlorddao/32/29640_2.png) [@LandlordDao](https://forum.decentraland.org/u/LandlordDao)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2024, 7:59am UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dao-a306e66-dao-moderation-handover/21779/3 "2024-01-30T07:59:49Z")
That sounds good, and it seems reasonable. I’d like to hear more opinions. ---
**Author:** ![dao](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.decentraland.org/dao/32/386_2.png) [@dao](https://forum.decentraland.org/u/dao)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dao-a306e66-dao-moderation-handover/21779/4 "2024-02-03T15:04:04Z")
DAO Moderation Handover This proposal is now in status: FINISHED. Voting Results: - Moderation committee 1% 4 VP (6 votes) - Bidding and tendering process 99% 5,594,404 VP (46 votes) - Invalid question/options 0% 0 VP (1 votes) ---
**Author:** ![BET](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.decentraland.org/bet/32/29843_2.png) [@BET](https://forum.decentraland.org/u/BET)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2024, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dao-a306e66-dao-moderation-handover/21779/5 "2024-02-03T18:47:50Z")
What am I bidding on exactly? ---
**Author:** ![HPrivakos](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.decentraland.org/hprivakos/32/20568_2.png) [@HPrivakos](https://forum.decentraland.org/u/HPrivakos)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2024, 8:23am UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dao-a306e66-dao-moderation-handover/21779/6 "2024-02-04T08:23:14Z")
New mod squad, out of the Facilitation squad ---
**Author:** ![dao](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.decentraland.org/dao/32/386_2.png) [@dao](https://forum.decentraland.org/u/dao)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2024, 8:25am UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dao-a306e66-dao-moderation-handover/21779/7 "2024-02-04T08:25:59Z")
DAO Moderation Handover This proposal has been PASSED by a DAO Committee Member (0xbef99f5f55cf7cdb3a70998c57061b7e1386a9b0) ---
**Author:** ![BET](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.decentraland.org/bet/32/29843_2.png) [@BET](https://forum.decentraland.org/u/BET)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2024, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dao-a306e66-dao-moderation-handover/21779/8 "2024-02-04T12:27:39Z")
So if i bid $0 what do I gotta do? 😆 ---
**Author:** ![HPrivakos](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.decentraland.org/hprivakos/32/20568_2.png) [@HPrivakos](https://forum.decentraland.org/u/HPrivakos)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2024, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dao-a306e66-dao-moderation-handover/21779/9 "2024-02-04T14:36:48Z")
No, this is not an auction to who will be the cheaper. ---
**Author:** ![BET](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.decentraland.org/bet/32/29843_2.png) [@BET](https://forum.decentraland.org/u/BET)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2024, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dao-a306e66-dao-moderation-handover/21779/10 "2024-02-04T15:21:20Z")
So I need to pay to do work? I’m out lol ---
**Author:** ![Sannin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9adbd/32.png) [@Sannin](https://forum.decentraland.org/u/Sannin)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2024, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dao-a306e66-dao-moderation-handover/21779/11 "2024-02-04T16:40:47Z")
Yet another committee/squad, yippee 👏 ---
**Author:** ![InJesterr](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.decentraland.org/injesterr/32/26746_2.png) [@InJesterr](https://forum.decentraland.org/u/InJesterr)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2024, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dao-a306e66-dao-moderation-handover/21779/12 "2024-02-06T21:03:27Z")
@Fehz I believe that this is much wiser thing to do and I said it before, I believe also @MetaRyuk could build up a team for this together with you. ---
**Author:** ![NOTjar0d](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.decentraland.org/notjar0d/32/29808_2.png) [@NOTjar0d](https://forum.decentraland.org/u/NOTjar0d)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.decentraland.org/t/dao-a306e66-dao-moderation-handover/21779/13 "2024-02-06T21:25:14Z")
The process is not “award the lowest bidder” The process is: 1. Identify DAO need 2. Submit outline of needed work 3. Have DAO vote in agreement that work is needed 4. Depending on the nature of the work, others will generally submit what they are willing or capable of doing, and at what price they can do it. 5. Community votes on all options and the one with the most support is selected. So simply placing a bid of $0 is not going to get you the chance to mod. Also, I suspect most people would want to see an offer that appeared sustainable.