Working on some software, in the moderation we are using the word "ignore" for reported/flagged topics by users, but we didn't see anything wrong with what was reported. I don't really want to use the word ignore, because it sounds like an individual action rather than a group action.
Choosing to "ignore" a flagged post, makes that post invisible to all moderators. What are some other terms that cane be used in place of "ignore".
Not knowing enough about your software what about something like "Reviewed" or "Acknowledged"? That way other moderators would know that certain moderators have seen the flag but found no foul? @ChristopherE's "duck" phrase made me think of the poker phrase "pass" - to refrain from calling or betting when it is your turn to act.
Bypass, disregard, shelve, and my favorite: duck.
The users have offered reports and flags for the moderators to consider.
If the reports and flags are found to be without basis, their offers will be declined.
I think "decline" might be preferred to terms like "refuse", "reject", "ignore", etc, because it is generally considered to be more polite and respectful (which is obviously very important in a group activity like moderation).
