Staff category name changes

[OMFG!You'reActuallySmart!]

I have 4 questions hopefully the staff can answer. This is particularly directed to the staff and informed non-staff who were here prior to the big server wipe several years ago. If you don't know what I'm talking about, as much as I would like to say "don't bother posting", I figure such people do have a use: raising their post count or asking an interesting question relevant to this thread.

1) Why was the category of super-mods deleted or was it re-named?
2) Why was the category of Administrator/Admin changed to Project Coordinators?
3) Would anyone want to bring back the category names of super-mod and admin?
4) Did anyone think the category of super-mod was useful?

The third question isn't something I'm going to put in the recommendations forum (since I'm asking purely out of curiousity) so please do not suggest I do so.

My answer (only to the last question), is I did think the category of super-mod was useful. It allowed people to know which mods are seasoned and know their stuff versus a basic mod who isn't seasoned and may not know as much. Also, they could act as pseudo or quasi-admins, as well as attend to basic mod duties. In this way, if you had a certain question, both the super-mods and admins could answer it. In the current staff category system, generally only the admins and a select few mods can answer these detailed questions. By answer, I don't mean look in the code of conduct and give a quote, everyone on here can do so it doesn't show anything about one's knowledge of TH. Instead, I mean mods who can interpret the code of conduct and confidently answer issues not addressed in the code of conduct. I believe if there are mods who can do this and have plenty of experience while being a mod, they should be bumped to a higher status so they're not lumped in with mods who don't know as much. I target mods specifically, not other staff such as Buddies or Avatar designers, etc... .

[The Morrigan]

The super moderator position was renamed to project advisor so it hasn't been deleted and they're still useful moderating the site as a whole

As for why the name changes occurred I don't remember fully but hopefully someone will come and answer that question for you.

[OMFG!You'reActuallySmart!]

If super-moderators are now project coordinators, then are admins still named as admins?

[The Morrigan]

No, Admins are project coordinators and Super mods are project advisors

[Melody Pond]

Admins are Project Advisors or PA's.

Edit. Ignore me, listen to Cara.

[The Morrigan]

Wrong way round Rachel

I admit I had to go look at Rob's profile to see which one of us had it the wrong way around haha

[Melody Pond]

Meh I still say admins and supermods to be honest...

[PSY]

I don't want to directly quote Rob, because what he said may have been meant for staff members' eyes only... but the name changes were to reflect the multiple roles that Project Coordinators/Administrators and Project Advisors/Super Moderators hold on TeenHelp. For example, the PAs don't just moderate... they're also working behind-the-scenes to implement site-wide changes. In addition, Rob and Mel aren't just administrators... "coordinators" is a more appropriate title, given what they do for TeenHelp. =)

It took me a long time to get used to saying PC and PA instead of Administrator and Super Moderator... so I don't blame you for wanting to bring back the old names. xD Ultimately, though, it's probably for the better, as it more accurately describes the roles to new members, potential affiliates, etc. I doubt the titles will be changed back because 1) they've been around for quite some time, and 2) Rob wanted the change to take place.

[OMFG!You'reActuallySmart!]

Originally Posted by PSY

I don't want to directly quote Rob, because what he said may have been meant for staff members' eyes only... but the name changes were to reflect the multiple roles that Project Coordinators/Administrators and Project Advisors/Super Moderators hold on TeenHelp. For example, the PAs don't just moderate... they're also working behind-the-scenes to implement site-wide changes. In addition, Rob and Mel aren't just administrators... "coordinators" is a more appropriate title, given what they do for TeenHelp. =)

It took me a long time to get used to saying PC and PA instead of Administrator and Super Moderator... so I don't blame you for wanting to bring back the old names. xD Ultimately, though, it's probably for the better, as it more accurately describes the roles to new members, potential affiliates, etc. I doubt the titles will be changed back because 1) they've been around for quite some time, and 2) Rob wanted the change to take place.

Thank you, this was the first post that gave a good answer. What are some things that PCs do that PAs don't and vice-verca.

[PSY]

Originally Posted by The Man And XX Master

Thank you, this was the first post that gave a good answer. What are some things that PCs do that PAs don't and vice-verca.

One of the PCs or PAs could give you a more detailed answer, but to summarize, think of the PCs as the managers and the PAs as the assistant managers. Rob and Mel are the PCs (Winston isn't active on the site), and they make the major decisions for TeenHelp. They then tell the PAs what they want to do and how they want it done, and the PAs help implement the changes (keep in mind that they are working on these projects in addition to their moderating duties). Of course, some of the tasks are pretty straightforward, and the PCs can just do it themselves (ex. hiring new staff members, posting announcements); however, because there are sooo many areas on TeenHelp, some of the time-consuming or long-term tasks will be passed down to the PAs. Occasionally, tasks will be passed down to committees instead, or individual staff members who are in charge of overseeing certain areas of the website.