(internet slang, derogatory) A back-seat moderator.
(internet slang, derogatory) A back-seat moderator.
I think the difference between a minimod and a helpful community member is all in the tone each one uses, as well as what SSM said above with staff being online or not.
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(internet slang, derogatory) To act as a minimod.
Gonna be using this thread as a reference for people from now on I reckon some quality takes on Minimodding and what is defined as "acceptable" by the community.
(internet, rare) A moderator having only limited permissions.
In becoming TSR moderators (of varying hierarchical status such as supermoderators, global moderators and minimods, further also forum assistants), users are supposed to set a good example for appropriate online behavior as a by-product …