imho, i don't really care who a mod is, since, to me... mods should only exert some level of power over others when things go out of wack...ergo, the word Moderator. In this case, I don't think it's a matter of controversy, speculation, dispute, etc... a moderator strictly follows the definition....ehh...of course this has been done before, but whatever:
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mod·er·ate Audio pronunciation of "moderate" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (mdr-t)
adj.
1. Being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme: a moderate price.
2. Not violent or subject to extremes; mild or calm; temperate: a moderate climate.
3.
a. Of medium or average quantity or extent.
b. Of limited or average quality; mediocre.
4. Opposed to radical or extreme views or measures, especially in politics or religion.
n.
One who holds or champions moderate views or opinions, especially in politics or religion.
v. mod·er·at·ed, mod·er·at·ing, mod·er·ates (md-rt)
v. tr.
1. To lessen the violence, severity, or extremeness of.
2. To preside over: She was chosen to moderate the convention.
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