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Community handbookDMfirst-owned · Edition 055

Distinguish moderators from support

Community moderators usually manage conversation and rules. They may have no access to an operator’s account systems or formal support process.

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Inside this edition

One topic. Three useful perspectives.

3 sections

01

Understand the idea

Community moderators usually manage conversation and rules. They may have no access to an operator’s account systems or formal support process.

Context
02

Put it into practice

Read the group’s stated role and route account-specific issues through the service’s verified support channel. Treat moderator identity claims cautiously.

Practical step
03

Know the limits

A moderator cannot establish legitimacy merely by promising to escalate a payment problem privately.

Important limit

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