[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #6834: Support Forums: Require a reason when flagging a user

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#6834: Support Forums: Require a reason when flagging a user
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 Reporter:  Clorith         |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement     |      Status:  reopened
 Priority:  normal          |   Milestone:
Component:  Support Forums  |  Resolution:
 Keywords:                  |
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Comment (by Clorith):

 The user will know something is up when all their posts show the notice
 that their posts are pending manual review, the intent behind this
 approach is to reduce friction, and remove uncertainty from a users
 perspective.

 The moderation guidelines also state that we should not be flagging
 someone without reason (although we add those as user notes per todays
 methods), and if we are not comfortable with the flagged user knowing that
 reason, are we then not potentially prematurely judging them? If it's so
 obscure that we can't tell if it's good or bad, we should err on the side
 of good, and can instead check in on them without "negatively impacting"
 their standings. (let's not forget, the user is more likely to joion
 #forums on Slack about their posts if they don't know what's going on, and
 then you not only have to explain your self, but you have to explain your
 self in public)

 Note that the flagged status carries outside the forums as well, although
 only visually at this time, these are still things we need to be mindful
 of.

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