moderating

Definition

The art of keeping things balanced and civil when humans would rather go full chaos mode. Whether you're taming an online forum or keeping a panel discussion from becoming a cage match, moderating is the thankless job of turning volume down and civility up.

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After moderating the Twitter debate for three hours, she needed a vacation and several strong drinks.

Source: Common digital and event management terminology

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