Positive contribution to a community is more important than following the rules strictly. If a thread technically is against the rules, but is relevant to the community and has positive interaction, it usually gets a pass from me.

Be fair and equitable. There are times when strictness benefits a community, and there are times where laissez fair, laid-back moderation benefits a community. But nothing hollows out a community like moderators being unreliable or unfair.

If you’ve got a “don’t be a dick” rule and someone is making a point you agree with but being a dick about it, you still have to step in. If you’re having a bad evening, don’t let yourself be extra hard on people because you’re angry or rushed. Etc.

I’m the only person who’s ever posted, so it isn’t fully fleshed out yet lol. But in general, it’s just “does this add to the community?”. If it does, it’ll stay. If it doesn’t, it won’t. The whole “issue” is lack of engagement/content right now. I’m largely the only one posting in two communities, so I’ll take anything right now, even if it’s self-promotion. Just don’t post every single day.