Super Moderators?

[faithmd 14]

I've not been on much in the past couple of weeks, but I now notice lots of Super Moderators. It is nice to see more folks doing some moderating, I'm sure that will help the mods we already had.

But what are Super Moderators?

Did I miss a thread calling for those interested?

[AppleSmith1226 1]

I have been wondering this too LOL ... what are moderators LOL where do they come from ... how do they become moderators??

[Wheetsin 714]

As I understand it "Super Moderator" is the default title for all moderators. It's just that some of us have our own titles, so Super Moderator (default) doesn't show.

[BJean 16]

I was emailed to see if I would be interested in becoming a moderator. I was surprised. I had always wondered how one became a moderator. I wish I had the time.

Wheet, you're my hero.

[Wheetsin 714]

Moderators are basically just helpers. Very rarely do we have to actually moderate. Most of it is making sure posts are in the right place, helping things stay on topic, answering questions when we can, handling issues with accounts, etc.

Generally moderators are either identified because they (for whatever reason) stand out to either the Admin or other moderators. Reasons might include activity, how you've handled situations, how helpful you are, post count, etc. I know on my board, I select moderators based on their activity level, the knowledge behind their information, their behavior, etc. but most board owners have their own criteria.

[Wheetsin 714]

Wheet, you're my hero.

No, you're MY hero!