Board Moderator Question

[Teg]

Okay, so each board has the option to assign a moderator (s) to it via the board creation thing. My question is, if a person is set to be the moderator of that particular board through that route, do they need to be in a special group to be able to edit, delete etc within that assigned forum? (honestly, I've never used that option before hence the question LOL)

[Brian]

Hi, Teg.

A user must be part of a non-global group with powers in order for them to have powers on a board they're listed as a moderator of.

A global group has power throughout the entire forum while a non-global group can only use its powers in boards members of that group are listed as a moderator on.

A member of a non-global group still has no powers if they're not listed as a moderator of any board, and likewise, a member listed as a moderator of a board has no powers if they're not part of a group with powers.

[Teg]

Okay, so say I made a non global group called group moderators and put a person in that group then added them as a mod to that particular board, they’d have moderating powers in that board only or all boards!?

[Brian]

Since it's a non-global group they'd only be able to use its powers in boards that they're listed as a moderator of.

[Teg]

Okay and say that person is the leader of a particular group, could they accept members into that group without having global powers?

[Brian]

Yes.

Group leaders have complete control over whether or not someone is a member of their group. However, they cannot kick other group leaders out of the group.

[Teg]

Thanks, as always! You’ve been a great help!