Last updated 04/10/2024
Moderator Team
For information on what we look for in potential staff members and what they're expected to do, see our #Promotion System and the "Roles of Promoted Users" thread.
Active Moderators
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Himmalerin | (she/her) | (solving problems on purpose) |
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TheSeafoam | (he/she) | (fish fear him) |
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Wings-of-Bloodfire | (she/her) | (wiki mother) |
| Administrators | |||
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Mezepheles | (he/silk/imp) | (all tragedy erased, i see only wonders...) |
| Content Moderators | |||
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Seashell the SeaWing-NightWing | (they/them) | (seashells by the seashore) |
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ShadedMoons | (she/they/lux/moth) | (through shadows into light) |
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SunsetTheSkyWing0w0 | (they/she/he) | (bee slash is a bigot) |
| Thread Moderators | |||
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Dewflightdasnoconelover | (she/they) | (flying in a dream, stars by the pocketful) |
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Dragon Cat114 | (they/them) | (lost in a sea of tranquil stars) |
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Helsingvania | (they/xe/it/she) | (goth kid) |
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Rain of the CloudWings | (she/her) | (the raindrops have a melody) |
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Snakeskinz. | (any pronouns) | (sad birds still sing) |
| Apprentice Moderators | |||
| Fish-theWizard | (he/they) | Thread Apprentice | |
| Skittle1923 | (she/her) | Thread Apprentice | |
Inactive Moderators
| Founder | |||
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Mysterygirl000 | (she/her) | (she is a mystery, after all...) |
| Bureaucrats | |||
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Snowglyphss | (any prns/doe/star/sol) | (wife of many wives) |
Promotion System
Outlined below are the wiki's requirements for becoming a moderator, as well as how to apply for the apprenticeship program. For more information on what moderators are capable of doing, see Help:User rights.
Promotion Requirements
Requirements must be met before a user qualifies for a promotion. Certain requirements (such as the activity time and the edit/post requirements) may be waived for especially promising users.
| General Requirements |
To qualify for any promotion, the user must:
The user will ideally:
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| Apprentice | See the #Apprenticeship Program section for details. |
| Thread Moderator |
To qualify for the thread moderator role, the user must:
The user will ideally:
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| Content Moderator |
To qualify for the content moderator role, the user must:
The user will ideally:
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| Administrator |
To qualify for the administrator role, the user must:
The user will ideally:
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| Bureaucrat | Due to their nature, bureaucrat promotions are handled internally by the moderator team. There are no specific requirements for acquiring the bureaucrat role, but in most cases it only happens upon a unanimous agreement by all active moderators. |
| Previously Banned |
If the user has been banned in the past, they must meet additional requirements:
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Making a Promotion Thread
Promotion threads are posted on the Promotions and Demotions Discussions board and can only be created by a member of the moderator team. Votes must be submitted by replying to the promotion thread or via a moderator team-run Google Form.
Provided the nominee qualifies for the role they have been nominated for, the promotion thread will be announced. Users whose promotion threads are unsuccessful must wait at least four months before running again.
Voting on Promotion Threads
The voting process depends on if promotion thread is using comment-based voting or Google Forms-based voting.
Regardless of the method chosen, the thread will be reviewed after seven days. If it consists of at least 75% support votes, the nominee will be promoted.
Comment-based voting
If the promotion thread uses comment-based voting, reply to the promotion thread with "Support" or "Oppose" as necessary. You may also elaborate on the reason behind your vote in your reply.
Google Forms-based voting
If the promotion thread uses Google Forms-based voting, you'll need to complete the form. It will include a field for your full username, a field to select whether you support or oppose the nominee, and an optional field to elaborate on the reason behind your vote.
To provide your input on a promotion:
- Cast your vote on the Google Form
- Reply to the promotion thread to prevent impersonation. Votes that do not have an accompanying reply on the thread will be discarded.
If you need to change your vote for any reason, please contact a moderator so your original vote can be discarded.
Apprenticeship Program
The apprenticeship program allows users to gain experience with moderator powers and train under the existing moderator team prior to a full promotion. To qualify as an apprentice, the user must meet all of the general requirements outlined in the #Promotion Requirements section.
Apprentices are chosen by existing moderators. Interested users should apply via this Google Form and contact a moderator after submitting the application. After this, the moderator team will discuss whether or not to onboard them and will notify the user of their decision. Users can send applications at any time, but the moderator team will specifically ask users to apply if they require additional help.
The moderator team reserves the right to reject an application for any of the following reasons:
- The nominee does not meet the requirements for apprenticeship
- The existing moderators do not feel the need for additional help
- The moderator team deems the nominee otherwise unfit for apprenticeship
Users whose applications have been rejected must wait at least four months before reapplying.
Upon their enrollment in the program, the user will be given content or thread moderator powers and will begin acting as a moderator. This will continue for three months, during which the moderator team will judge their ability to moderate and work with the existing team. Misbehavior during this time may lead to an extension of the apprenticeship period or removal from the moderator team, depending on severity.
Three months after a user is brought on as an apprentice, the moderator team will create a promotion thread for them. After a successful promotion thread, the user will graduate from the apprenticeship program and become a full moderator. If the promotion thread does not gather enough supporting votes, the moderator team may choose between keeping the apprentice for an additional four months or letting the apprentice leave the program.
Demotion System
In most cases, demotions are handled internally by the moderator team. Moderators may choose to step down at any time and for any reason without making a demotion thread.
Demotion Requirements
All general requirements and at least one other requirement must be met before a moderator qualifies for a demotion thread.
| General Requirements |
To qualify for demotion, the demotion request must:
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| Inactivity |
For inactivity to qualify as a demotion reason, the moderator must:
"Prior notice" can be a blog post, a note on the moderator's user page, or a note on the moderator's message wall. |
| Rule Violations |
Any form of rule violation counts as a qualifying issue. Moderators who violate the rules will receive warnings as usual. A moderator with enough rule violations to receive a ban will be demoted by the moderator team without the need for a demotion thread. |
| Abuse of Power |
Misusing moderator powers to benefit yourself or others counts as a qualifying issue. Examples include:
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Making a Demotion Thread
Demotion threads must be created on the Promotions and Demotions Discussions board. Votes must be submitted by replying to the thread. Unlike promotion threads, demotion threads cannot use Google Forms.
Where possible, evidence should be archived using web.archive.org or archive.today instead of providing live links or screenshots that could be edited or fabricated. Any edits to the demotion thread after its initial publication should be clearly noted as such.
Users must be members of the wiki for at least three months before making a demotion thread.
Provided the user qualifies for demotion, the thread will be announced.
Voting on Demotion Threads
To vote on a demotion thread, reply to the promotion thread with "Support" or "Oppose" as necessary. You may also elaborate on the reason behind your vote in your reply.
After seven days, the thread will be reviewed. If it consists of at least 75% support votes, the moderator will be demoted.